Summer Recreation Youth Program Instructor

Overview

The City of Oakdale's Mission is to provide high-quality, reliable services and foster a safe, clean, and welcoming community. Do you enjoy being creative and staying busy? Are you responsible and reliable? Then you should consider joining our team as a Seasonal Summer Recreation Program Instructor. In this role, you will have the opportunity to direct and lead a variety of recreation activities - focusing on leisure, learning, and having fun.

• New employees receive $16.50 an hour, returning receive $17.50 an hour
• Scheduled work hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (subject to change depending on number of program registrants), occasional weekends (Splash Pad pop-ups, Tanners Park building open/close, Summerfest). Locations are various Oakdale parks
• Employment dates are June 3, 2026 (required training day) through mid-August with programs beginning the week of June 8
• Posted rate is the starting hourly rate; experienced candidates may be eligible for higher hourly compensation
• Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled
• Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received

In light of the work with minors, applicants are subject to a comprehensive BCA background check including fingerprinting.

• You will work as a team member to plan and implement weekly age-appropriate youth activities
• You will provide weekly lesson plans, schedules, forms, and other requested information to the Recreation Superintendent
• You will work cooperatively with other recreation instructors
• You will be an advocate of the city's leisure recreation activities
• You will ensure a safe environment for all participants

• have positive leadership qualities, creativity, self-initiative, a cooperative nature, and are reliable and friendly
• can effectively communicate, lead and relate to participants
• are mature and responsible and able to work effectively with others
• are sensitive to the interpersonal needs and relationships of participants
• are energetic, enthusiastic, respectful, reliable, and fulfill the needs of the program throughout the season
• are at least 16 years old by the time programming starts
• have some education/experience, skill, ability and knowledge in various activities, such as crafts, games, sports, cooking, etc.