Seasonal Recreation Program Specialist (Wargo Nature Center)

About the role

The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver park program activities that align with the program delivery goals and desired outcomes of the Parks Department.
• Teach outdoor recreational activities such as kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and team building to adults, youth, and family groups.
• Deliver day camp activities that align with the program goals and desired outcomes of Wargo Nature Center and the Parks Department.
• Encourage respect for personal property, recreational equipment, facilities, and the environment.
• Load, transport, and maintain recreational equipment including canoes, kayaks and trailers, paddles, Personal Flotation Devices (PFD), and paddle boards.

Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:
  • Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program.
  • In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  • Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.
  • Successfully pass driver's license and criminal history background check.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:
  • Outdoor recreational experience.
  • Degree in recreation and park administration or related field.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Needed:
  • Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program.
  • In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  • Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.
  • Successfully pass driver's license and criminal history background check.
• Preferred Education and Experience Needed:
  • Outdoor recreational experience.
  • Degree in recreation and park administration or related field.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Work Location

This position will primarily work at Wargo Nature Center, located at 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN. Travel to other Anoka County Parks as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.
• Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance equipment depending on assignment.
• Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTV's, and boats.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

About Anoka County

Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

Application

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