Child Development Supervisor

Salary

$93, $110,240.37 Annually

Location

Minneapolis

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

REQ01146

Division

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Department

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 4:30 PM Central

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is accepting applications for an experienced Child Development Supervisor to assist in coordinating the implementation of Rec Plus school age care and other child development programs at Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) facilities to meet the diverse and identified needs in neighborhoods across Minneapolis. Supervise certified and seasonal part-time staff in the delivery of programs and services delivered through collaborative community partnerships that ensure high level programs and services in alignment with the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of the MPRB; meet the needs and interests of diverse communities; and demonstrate best practices in child development.

This position will be required to work alternate work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:
Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community

We are seeking employees who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play, and work

• Assist with oversight of the delivery of school-age care programs at neighborhood parks ensuring that standards are met and best practices are delivered.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline certified and seasonal staff.
• Proactively facilitate parent/guardian individual and group meetings to address behavioral issues, special needs and program delivery and operation to ensure that the needs of the children are met.
• Assist in coordinating the delivery of inclusion services within Rec Plus with the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Supervisor and the Child Development Manager.
• Assist with the oversite and requirements of the Department of Human Services requirements for childcare in regards to staff, space, records, training and onboarding.
• Assist with the web based citywide registration system including enrollment, reports, billing, training staff, data input and data collection.
• Strategically work variable hours, evenings and some holidays including working on-site during programs to support and evaluate program delivery.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

Need to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Parks and Recreation Administration, Child Development, Youth Development, or a related field.
• Increasingly responsible experience in child development work: at least five (5) years.
• Experience supervising the work of others: at least three (3) years.
• Experience using youth development program evaluation tools: at least three (3) years.
• Increasingly responsible positions demonstrating program leadership: at least three (3) years.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and organize child development programs for multiple sites: at least three (3) years.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice to Have:

• CPR and First Aid certifications required within three (3) months of hire.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Knowledge of advanced contemporary practices in school age care and other child development programs.
• Knowledge of advanced contemporary knowledge of methods of working with children with different abilities and special needs.
• Knowledge of modern principles and best practices in the development and delivery of recreation programs.
• Knowledge of modern principles and best practices of school age care facility environment management.
• Knowledge of cultural competence in engaging with people from diverse communities.
• Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Union Status: Unrepresented

Job Information Session: A 30-minute Job Information Session will be held via phone conference on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00PM CT. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the position and to gain a better understanding of the civil service application process. Interested parties are encouraged to call and use phone conference ID #.

Selection Process:

To apply for this full-time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at Late applications will be rejected.

What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
• We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
• We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above). Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
• We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board – a great place to play, work, and make a difference in the lives of others.

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.

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The MPRB cares about the community and YOU Here's how we show it.

For full-time benefited positions, the MPRB offers a competitive wage and benefits package including health care, dental, life and disability insurance as well as retirement and survivor benefits. Benefits are administered by the City of Minneapolis. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being.

Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

INSURANCE
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The MPRB offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.
Enhanced mental health services
MPRB employees and their family members covered by MPRB's medical plan will each have access to up to 20 visits for mental health services covered at 100%. The enhanced mental health benefits will include the first 10 office visits, including evaluations and diagnostic and treatment services, and 10 intensive outpatient program visits per year per person with an in-network or out-of-network provider at no charge. After the 20 visits, regular plan benefits and coverage will apply.
Employees Assistance Program
All MPRB employees – whether covered or not by the MPRB's employee medical plan – have access to the employee assistance program, which provides confidential services to help employees and their family members deal with a wide array of issues. Employees can speak virtually or in-person with an EAP representative.
Dental insurance
The MPRB offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
The MPRB offers long-term disability insurance, which helps to replace income for employees who are unable to work as a result of illness or injury, and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

BENEFITS
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.
Paid Parental Leave
MPRB employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.
Retirement
MPRB employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The MPRB participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the MPRB both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible employees may choose to participate in the Metropass transportation program. The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Tuition Reimbursement
The Tuition Reimbursement Program allows employees who take courses for credit and approved in advance which have a direct relationship to their job or which provide advancement opportunities within the MPRB, to request tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of coursework and proof of