Recreation Program Lead (Year Round)

Recreation Program Lead (Year Round)

Salary

$16.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Location

Owatonna, MN

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

Rec Prog Lead 07 2026

Department

Recreation

Division

Recreation Programming

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 12:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

DIVISION: Recreation Programming

LOCATION: Various locations within the Parks and Recreation facilities.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Recreation Supervisor

NATURE OF WORK: Implement Recreation Programs provided by the Owatonna Recreation Department. Responsible for leading, monitoring, implementing, and supervising scheduled recreational activities and special events.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Conduct necessary preparation, set-up and takedown of equipment and supplies prior to and after recreational activities and special events
• Provide a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment for all participants.
• Evaluate recreation programs with supervisor, temporary/seasonal staff and affiliated cosponsoring agencies.
• Effectively communicate and engage with participants and staff.
• Effectively monitor the behavior of participants to maintain order and safety.
• Maintain and organize inventory supplies.
• Inspect equipment and recreation areas to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Perform onsite maintenance activities such as shoveling, sweeping, mopping, and general cleaning as needed
• Provide exceptional customer service; answer questions effectively and appropriately, and follow-up as required.
• Supervise daily operation of seasonal/temporary staff according to established policies and guidelines.
• Monitor seasonal/temporary staff schedules and adjust as necessary.
• Assign seasonal/temporary staff tasks.
• Ensure all staff rules, regulations, and safety practices are properly enforced.
• Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
• Ensure guests receive appropriate first aid and proper documentation is completed and reported.
• Complete required records and reports.
• Understand and implement procedures for weather, medical, environmental, and other emergencies. Give direction in emergency situations.
• Promote Owatonna Parks and Recreation programs and facilities.
• All other duties that apply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a valid drivers license; ability to work with public; knowledge of computer operations; ability to work independently; must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire; Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED for adults and pediatrics or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous office, safety, janitorial and other equipment relative to this position which shall include but may not be limited to: personal computer, copier, fax machine, communication equipment, Point of Sale equipment and related items; concessions equipment, and other program specific items.

Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands

Hours of Work: This is a position with scheduled shifts including mornings, days, evening, weekends, and holidays. May be scheduled 10 - 20 hours per week.

Physical and Mental Demands: This position works at various facilities and locations including indoor and outdoor, with all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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01

Do you currently hold a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 18 years of age by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

03

What skills do you hope to bring to the Recreation team?

04

Do you have experience leading recreation programs?

• Yes
• No

05

Please list the recreation programs you have experience leading. If no experience, type N/A.

06

What group are you interested in working with? Check all that apply.

• Family
• Preschool
• Adaptive Rec
• Camps
• Senior Citizens

07

Do you have experience working with people who have adaptive needs?

• Yes
• No

08

Please explain your experience working with people who have adaptive needs. If no experience, type N/A.

09

How many years of experience with event planning do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5+ years

10

Please explain your experience working with event planning. If no experience, type N/A.

11

Please rate your experience working with YOUTH.

• 1 - No Experience
• 2 - Can interact with individuals
• 3 - Can help teach or lead groups. Able to step in with behavior issues when asked
• 4 - Can develop and teach materials and help train others.
• 5 - Very Experienced. Skilled at classroom management and dealing with behavior issues.

12

Please rate your experience working with FAMILIES

• 1 - No Experience
• 2 - Can interact with individuals
• 3 - Can help teach or lead groups. Able to step in with behavior issues when asked
• 4 - Can develop and teach materials and help train others.
• 5 - Very Experienced. Skilled at classroom management and dealing with behavior issues.

13

Please rate your experience working with ADULTS.

• 1 - No Experience
• 2 - Can interact with individuals
• 3 - Can help teach or lead groups. Able to step in with behavior issues when asked
• 4 - Can develop and teach materials and help train others.
• 5 - Very Experienced. Skilled at classroom management and dealing with behavior issues.

14

Please rate your experience working with SENIORS.

• 1 - No Experience
• 2 - Can interact with individuals
• 3 - Can help teach or lead groups. Able to step in with behavior issues when asked
• 4 - Can develop and teach materials and help train others.
• 5 - Very Experienced. Skilled at classroom management and dealing with behavior issues.

15

Please rate your experience working with INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ADAPTIVE NEEDS.

• 1 - No Experience
• 2 - Can interact with individuals
• 3 - Can teach or lead groups. Able to step in with behavior issues when asked
• 4 - Can develop and teach materials and help train others
• 5 - Skilled at classroom management and dealing with behavior issues.

16

How many hours would you be interested in working weekly?

• 30 -40
• 20-30
• 10-20
• Less than 10

Required Question

Employer City of Owatonna

Address 540 West Hills Circle

Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060

Phone 507-774-7344

Website https://www.owatonna.gov/