The West Fargo Park District is seeking a creative professional to serve as our Program Coordinator for science and special interest classes. As a Program Coordinator, you will collaborate with a supervising Recreation Specialist and work in conjunction with the Art Program Coordinator, as well as other Program Coordinators and Assistants, to provide engaging and interactive classes for West Fargo Park District program participants.

This position is approximately 25-40 hours per week from June through mid-August, to include weekdays and sporadic weekday evenings. These hours will consist of class prep and instruction related to science technology programming and class instruction related to creative arts, in addition to working at all special events.

Responsibilities

• Prep and teach science classes, clean-up after science and art classes, and work at all special events (approximately 95% youth classes and 5% adult programs).
• Create engaging lesson plans including projects, hands-on activities, and visual presentations for single and multi-day recreation classes.
• Research current trends to keep classes content relevant.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Provide instruction and project examples for participants.
• Communicate openly with the supervising Recreation Specialist.
• Provide a great recreational experience for participants with a variety of abilities, behaviors, and backgrounds.
• Keep the Creative Studio organized and presentable.
• Maintain and inventory Creative Studio supplies.
• Submit timely supply order requests to the supervising Recreation Specialist.
• Perform other basic tasks as needed, as directed by the Recreation Specialist.

Requirements

• Ability to commit to the West Fargo Park District for the entire summer season from June to mid-August. Classes are typically Monday-Thursday with occasional Fridays. Weekend hours are not required.
• Must be able to multi-task, adapt to change, and make quick decisions.
• Experience with and genuine enjoyment working with children.
• Excellent verbal and listening skills, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to manage a classroom while also providing a fun and relaxed experience for participants.
• Basic knowledge of scientific methods and the ability to explain science experiments to children,
• Basic experience with painting, drawing, mixed media, and a variety of other art mediums, with the ability to explain directions, as directed by the Art Program Coordinator.
• Must have basic computer, smart TV, and technology knowledge. Google Slides and Google Chromecast experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for sit for extended periods of time.

Classes include, but are not limited to: Adventures in Science, STEM Explorers, Advanced STEM, No-Bake Baking, Art Around the World, Art Sampler, Canvas Creations, Jewelry Making, Crocheting 101, and Start with Art.

This position is open until filled.