Flag Football Instructor: Plans coordinates, and instructs a comprehensive football program. Responsible for teaching of basic football skills, techniques, and rules to children in first through third grades. Lessons are taught at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. For more information, call John Stutzman at 952-227-1122.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and have experience playing or coaching organized and competitive football. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Wednesdays, April 14-May 12
3:30-6:30 pm
$20 per hour
Tennis Instructor: Plans, coordinates, and instructs a comprehensive tennis program using USTA guidelines and curriculum. Responsible for teaching all levels of tennis ranging from beginners to intermediate ages 4-12. Lessons are taught at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. For more information, call John Stutzman at 952-227-1122.
Qualifications: Must be at least 17 years of age and have experience playing or coaching organized tennis. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Saturdays in May
9 am-12 noon
$15 per hour
Concession Worker: Coordinate rental agreements for boats and other recreation equipment, dispensing food and drink; operating a cash register; general upkeep of the concession building, and taking daily inventories at the Lake Ann Park concession stand.
Skills: Motivated and flexible individual with strong people skills, including the ability to deal with the public effectively and professionally. Some physical work and lifting required.
For more information, contact Jerry Ruegemer at 952-227-1121.
Approximately May 23-August 23
$8-9 per hour
Park Maintenance Worker: Responsible for lawn mowing, weed whipping, ball field maintenance, garbage collection, and general park maintenance.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and the position requires a current drivers license and knowledge of lawn mower care. The position begins mid-April, or as soon as possible thereafter, through September.
For more information, contact Dale Gregory at 952-227-1304.
Mondays-Fridays
Mid-April (or as soon after as possible) through September
30-40 hours per week
$9.25 per hour
Playground Director: Temporary seasonal position runs 30-40 hours per week from the end of May through August 20. Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the overall Summer Discovery Playground Program. Coordinates the day-to-day and overall program planning and activities. Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules playground staff.
Must be a college student or graduate in the field of parks and recreation, elementary education, or a related field. Must be CPR certified by June 7. For more information, call John Stutzman at 952-227-1122.
Mondays-Fridays, 30-40 hours/week
Late May through August 20
Must be able to work July 3 & 4
$13 per hour
Playground Leaders: Temporary, seasonal position running from June through August 20 for 25-35 hours per wekk. Under the general supervision of the Playground Director. Provides leadership and direction in planning and implementing the Summer Discovery Playground Program.
Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years of age and possess a genuine desire to work with youth ages 4-12 in an outdoor recreation setting. Must be CPR certified by June 7. For more information, call John Stutzman at 952-227-1122.
Mondays-Fridays, 25-35 hours per week
June through August 20
Must be able to work July 3 & 4
$8 per hour
Chanhassen Recreation Center Sports Leaders: Temporary position runs 10-15 hours per week. Leaders are responsible for providing leadership and direction of planning and implementing the Chan Recreation Center Youth Sports programs. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and possess a genuine desire to work with youth ages 4-12 in various recreational sports settings.
For more information, call John Stutzman at 952-227-1122.
Mondays-Thursdays
Varying hours of the day
$8 per hour
Park Intern: The City of Chanhassen is offering a student internship in the Park and Recreation Department. The student will assist with the administration, supervision, and leadership of all recreation and leisure-oriented activities.
Qualifications: Must be at least a senior in park and recreation studies, have completed the necessary requirements with their respective college or university, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Duties and Responsibilities: To follow the regulations and policies of the city, to perform all given work assignments, to be a good example and positive representative of the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Department, and perform any other duties related to the internship experience as required by the supervisor.
For more information, call John Stutzman at 952-227-1122.
Mid-May through August
Hours will vary (may include evenings and weekends)
Must be able to work July 3 & 4
Salary: $100 per week
Softball Umpires Needed: USSSA certified umpires are needed for Chanhassen's adult softball leagues that play spring through fall. There are opportunities to umpire many games, or to substitute occasionally. For more information, contact Jerry Ruegemer at 952-227-1121.
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