Job Description
Salary: $21.22 - $26.00 Hourly
Location : Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Seasonal Temporary
Job Number: 2025-00127-AR
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
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 team-oriented individuals to help us create quality experiences for every young person in our summer camp programs. We look for Summer Camp Coordinators who have extensive experience working in a summer camp setting in various roles. Summer Camp Coordinators are so important to the unique culture of each of our summer camps. We look for people who are creative and have a collaborative, servant leadership philosophy. Our Summer Camp Coordinators must balance their creative side with good organizational skills that are necessary to running a camp.
Summer Camp Coordinators lead in the daily management of summer camp programs, maintaining a creative and nurturing environment for staff and program participants. They will work under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor(s) in charge of youth, teen, and adaptive recreation.
Summer Camp Coordinators:
- Manage the execution of our camps located at the Community Activity Center, Norwood Park, Northwoods Park, and Willowstone Park.
- Meet regularly from February - June to interview staff, plan and prepare for the summer season.
- Summer Camp training is June 8-12 with Camp running June 15-August 6. We will be off July 2.
- Park building set up dates are to be determined between May 28-June 8.
- Summer camps are scheduled from June 15-August 6 between the times of 8:00am-5:00pm.
- Summer Camp Site Coordinator hours are typically M-Th 7:45am - 5:30pm but additional hours may be available throughout the summer for special events or programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Engage young people in recreation programs and activities
- Attend all in service workshops and staff trainings as scheduled by supervisor
- Assist recreation supervisor in training of summer recreation staff
- Work cooperatively with other summer recreation staff to create a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for young people
- Lead summer recreation staff in implementing daily lesson plans
- On site daily supervision of summer camp program location, participants, and staff
- Lead summer recreation staff in development and implementation of themes and events for program participants
- Monitor participant progress and regularly communicate with parents and caregivers about specific issues or behavior concerns
- Assist Recreation Supervisor in evaluation of summer recreation staff and volunteers
- Communicate regularly with Recreation Supervisor regarding program location, participants, and staff
- Adhere to department policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum and Desired Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalency
Experience - 21 years of age or older
- Three (3) years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment
Licenses/Certifications Valid driver's license
Equivalency An equivalent combination of related education/experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Possess a genuine interest in the needs of all young people and be able to work in a team atmosphere
- Possess advanced problem solving skills
- Ability to respond maturely to any emergency or incident that may arise
- Ability to interact with participants and parents in a responsible and professional manner and respond to concerns with tact and courtesy
- Ability to work with minimal supervision during program time
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
- Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement
Desired Qualifications - Four (4)+ years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment
- Experience supervising seasonal staff and volunteers
- Experience in coaching sports, leading art/science activities, performing arts, or outdoor education
- Experience with young people with disabilities, especially Autism or behavior disorders
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid
- Experience in curriculum development
- Additional training or coursework in the fields of recreation, therapeutic recreation, sports administration, coaching, education, special education, social work, or related field
- Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao 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: Recreation and Parks Department
Hiring Timeline and Selection Process: 01/12/26
Applications Accepted
02/01/26
Applications Closed
Week of 02/09/26
Interviews
Week of 02/16/26
Hiring Selection & Notification
02/16/26-02/25/26
Complete New Hire Paperwork
03/05/26 First Coordinator MeetingMarch through MayAdditional Coordinator Meetings to be scheduled
06/08/26-06/12/26
Coordinator Training
06/15/26-08/08/26
Summer Schedule
Anticipated Work Schedule: This is a non-benefited position that will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer, depending on participant registration. Work shifts will take place primarily Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:45am-5:30pm. During the school year, summer camp coordinators meet 4-8 hours per month to plan and prepare for the summer season.
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $21.22 - $26.00 Hourly per hour depending on qualifications
Work Environment: Work may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day, evenings, or weekends in both indoor and outdoor facilities, and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area. This position must be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.
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 year
- Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
Sick Leave
- Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
Holidays
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
Health Insurance:
- Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
- The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
- Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
Dental Insurance
- Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
Life Insurance
- The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
Disability Insurance
- Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
- Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
Retirement
- 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 savings
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
Fitness
- Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
Direct Deposit (mandatory)
- Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
Regular, 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 rate
- Decreasing Life Insurance
- Flexible 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.
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What experience do you have working at summer camp?
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What type of camp culture would you want to create--for both staff and kids?
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What experience do you have working with kids with disabilities or social/emotional/behavior concerns?
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What experience do you have communicating with parents/guardians/caregivers?
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What type of experience do you have with managing a diverse group of people?
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What is your leadership style and an example of how you will use it at camp?
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Please describe a difficult situation with a parent/guardian/caregiver and how you handled it.
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Please describe your favorite camp memory.
Required Question
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Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,