Role Summary

  • Ensure a safe environment for all park users by providing education about MPRB policies and procedures.
  • Prepare court / field space for games and/or programs.
  • Act immediately to address inappropriate behaviors by contacting appropriate staff or other emergency personnel as necessary.
  • Monitor activities and attendance on grounds; write incident reports and recommendation reports related to park use.
  • Ensure amenities are being utilized by scheduled user groups and programs.
  • Monitor daily park outdoor recreation activities and operations.
  • Promote recreational opportunities on site and provide information about park facilities and programs.
  • Recruit officials and program staff through conversations with participants and general public patrons.
  • Report any facility or participant issues to supervisor.

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of principles and best practices of customer service.
  • Knowledge of principles and best practices of working with a diverse customer base.
  • Knowledge or an ability to learn rules of athletic programs offered and league/event gameday protocols.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Ability to adapt to busy and changing environments and conditions.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule May through September.

Minimum Qualifications

  • One year of experience involving extensive interaction with the public
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Communicate respectfully and effectively with a diverse community using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
  • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to perform assigned work independently and responsibly, as well as part of a team.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, drive, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in parks, recreation, events, tourism, hospitality.
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Background investigation

Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.

Compensation and Benefits

$17-$20 per game. Non-benefited position, contracted employee.

Hours

5-30 hours per week, primarily evenings or Sunday afternoons/evenings. Employment from April-November.

To Apply

Apply by submitting the following materials:

Deadline for applications: Open until filled, with a preference for applications submitted before April 10, 2026.

Job Contact

Amy Bassett
2117 West River Rd N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
abassett@minneapolisparks.org

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.

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