Program Supervisor and Instructor for Community Education, 1.0 FTE

Administrative And Operational Assistant

This dynamic, hands-on role serves as a key administrative and operational assistant to the Minnetonka Community Education (MCE) Recreation team, while also providing afternoon support for our Explorers childcare program. Designed as an entry-level professional pathway within Community Education, this position offers foundational experience in recreation management, event coordination, league operations, and youth programming ideal for an aspiring professional looking to build a career toward a Program Manager role.

Primary Position Objective: Provide operational, administrative, and hands-on support to the Recreation Department within Minnetonka Community Education. Support the Explorers program by providing quality childcare for elementary-age students and connecting with families during the school year. Assist in the planning, logistics, and execution of MCE community events, youth t-ball leagues, and youth basketball leagues (includes some evenings and weekends).

Assignment: Full-time (35-40 hours per week, 5-6 days per week). Flexible/varying schedule based on seasonal program needs, including evening and weekend coverage (regular Saturday duties required during Winter/Spring and for MCE summer events).

Wages and Benefits: Minimum starting salary: $20.60/hour (actual placement dependent upon experience and qualifications). Medical and dental benefit eligible position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recreation Department Support
• Explorers Childcare Support
• Event Logistics & Execution
• Youth T-Ball & Basketball Operations

Job Qualifications:

• Education: B.A. or B.S. in Recreation, Sport Management, Youth Development, Education, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Experience: Demonstrated experience or strong interest in program leadership, event planning, youth athletics, or recreational programming.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, with an aptitude for learning registration and schedule management software.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication & Professionalism: Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with a positive demeanor when interacting with staff, participants, and parents.
• Adaptability: Ability to take direction, collaborate effectively within a team, and adapt to changing program needs and schedules.
• Growth Mindset: A strong desire to gain comprehensive experience in recreation management and grow professionally within Community Education.
• Physical requirements: Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects and event equipment.