Guest Services - Programming (Year Round)
Salary
$13.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Location
Owatonna, MN
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
Rec Prog GS 07 2026
Department
Recreation
Division
Recreation Programming
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
NA
Description
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
DIVISION: Recreation Programming
LOCATION:
Primary: West Hills Social Commons and Outdoor Recreation Locations
Other: Various locations within the Parks and Recreation facilities.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Recreation Supervisor
DIRECTION OF OTHERS: None
NATURE OF WORK: Assist Lead Guest Services with duties necessary for the day-to-day operation of the River Springs Water Park, West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center, Brooktree Clubhouse, Social Commons, Lake Kohlmier Beachhouse, the Parks and Recreation Office or other city facilities. Assist Lead Programmers with duties necessary for implementation of Recreation Programs.
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist Lead staff with
Providing quality facilities and programs.
Preparation, set-up and takedown, general maintenance, implementation and clean-up of facilities, equipment, and amenities.
Ensuring all rules, regulations and safety practices are properly enforced.
Effectively communicating and engaging with participants.
Ensuring healthy and sanitary facilities.
Inspection of facilities and equipment for unsafe conditions.
Maintaining clean facilities equipment and recreation areas to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Completing records and reports.
Effectively monitoring the behavior of participants to maintain order and safety.
Daily facility operation duties.
Preparation and selling concession products, facility admissions, memberships and general merchandise
Promoting Owatonna Parks and Recreation programs and facilities.
Ensuring participants receive appropriate first aid.
Providing exceptional customer service; answering questions effectively and appropriately
Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
Knowledge and understanding of City of Owatonna and Owatonna Parks and Recreation
Policies and Procedures
Safety requirements and protocols
Weather, medical, environmental and other emergencies protocols.
All other duties that apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Ability to work with public; knowledge of computer operations; ability to work independently; age requirements dependent on location (must be at least 16 years old at Brooktree; all other areas must be at least 15 years of age at the time of hire).
Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous office, safety, janitorial and other equipment relative to this position which shall include but may not be limited to: personal computer, copier, fax machine, communication equipment, Point of Sale equipment and related items; concessions equipment and other program specific items.
Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands
Hours of Work: This is a position with scheduled shifts including mornings, days, evening, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled hours may range from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
Physical and Mental Demands: This position works at various facilities and locations including indoor and outdoor, with all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
NA
01
Will you be at least 15 years of age at time of hire?
02
Are you able to work with the public?
03
What are the beginning and ending dates you are available to work?
04
What days of the week are you available to work?
05
What hours are you available to work?
06
Which of the following best describes your experience in working with individuals with adaptive needs?
07
Which of the following best describes your experience in golf?
08
Which of the following best describes your experience in customer service?
09
Which of the following best describes your experience in outdoor activities (example: canoeing, snowshoeing, geocaching, archery, fishing, etc.)
10
Please explain your experience with Customer Service and/or Programming. If no experience, type N/A
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What skills do you hope to bring to the Recreation team?
Required Question
Employer City of Owatonna
Address 540 West Hills Circle
Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060
Phone 507-774-7344
Website https://www.owatonna.gov/
| Location | Owatonna, MN |
| Salary | $13–$15 Per Hour |