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City of Brooklyn Park

Ice Skating Instructor

City of Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Salary:

$18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Location :

Brooklyn Park, MN

Job Type:

Seasonal Temporary

Job Number:

2023-00119-MP

Department:

Recreation & Parks

Opening Date:

10/27/2023

Vacancies:

4

Address:

Community Activity Center (CAC), 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Posting Type:

Open to the public

Position Summary

The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for highly motivated, team-oriented and enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to make difference in Brooklyn Park by instructing skating. A Ice Skating Instructor is responsible for teaching skating skills in the Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks programs and will work under the general supervision of the Community Activity Center (CAC) Facilities Coordinator.

A Ice Skating Instructor is a member of the Recreation and Parks staff team that works together to develop innovative service delivery methods and programs focused on quality partnerships, service to our community and achieving successful results.Application Deadline:

This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the CAC Coordinator to run an effective and efficient programStart session on timeInterpret and apply skating principlesMaintain order and assure participants are following program planReport any incidents and assist with completing required reportsMinimum and Desired Qualifications

Education/Experience

16 years of age or olderKnowledge of and a thorough understanding of skating principlesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to interact with participants in a responsible and professional mannerAbility to maturely and appropriately respond to any emergency or incident that may ariseAbility to communicate effectively and respond with tact and courtesyAbility to maintain order and securityAbility to effectively work with youthAbility to make rational and appropriate decisions based on established policy and procedureAbility to work independently and with minimal supervisionAbility to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfactionAbility to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgroundsEmbrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous ImprovementDesired Qualifications

Previous skating instruction experiencePrevious successful experience working with the public and providing customer servicePrevious experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgroundsFluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s)

Brooklyn Park

is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department/Division

:

Recreation and Parks Department

Anticipated Work Schedule

:

This is a seasonal/temporary position that will work less than 20 hours per week; work shifts will primarily be evening and may include some weekend hours.

Anticipated Hiring Wage

:

$18.00 - $23.00 per hour

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per yearVacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per yearSick Leave

Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulationHolidays

12 paid holidays per year1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approvalHealth Insurance:

Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified planThe City contributes a portion to the cost of health insuranceAvailable to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per weekDental Insurance

Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified planLife Insurance

The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group ratesDisability Insurance

Short-term disability insurance available at group ratesLong-term disability insurance available at group ratesRetirement

Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savingsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral servicesFitness

Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offeredDirect Deposit (mandatory)

Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on paydayRegular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rateDecreasing Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account(s)Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.Seasonal/Temporary employees

Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

SpanishHmongRussianSomaliVietnameseLaotianNone of the Above

02

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

None applyCurrent Brooklyn Park ResidentActive Member of Community Group in Brooklyn ParkCurrently enrolled in school in Brooklyn ParkBrookLynk AlumniOther

03

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

Required Question