Job Description
Job Description Hiring for Fall 2025. Job Title : Community Recreation Track and Field Sampler
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: Northfield Middle School (2200 Division St S)
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Melissa Bernhard
Pay Rate: Specialized CBWS Hourly Rate ($18.71/hour). This pay rate aligns with the pay scale for Northfield Public Schools and is subject to an annual wage increase.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY (CBWS) POSITIONS. Student CBWS work eligibility is subject to change due to work award re-determinations over the summer. This means even students who were a chosen applicant for the position may be ineligible to work if they do not have a state/federal work award come Fall 2025. Students who are unsure if they currently have a state or federal work award - please contact finaid@stolaf.edu before applying to find out what type of work award you have. Description of the Position: Get on track this fall, and share your love of running and field events with the youth in the community. Lead participants in short sprints; middle distance running; relays; and field events, including hurdles; shot put; and long jump. Assist participants in increasing their muscle; coordination; agility; and speed. Teach character lessons about perseverance, respect, and working as a team. A mini track meet will take place on the last day of the program.
Four Saturdays total in September and October, 9:45 am - noon, Northfield Middle School Track
Duties and Responsibilities: - Will administer the established curriculum.
- Will provide effective coaching and a quality program.
- Will oversee child behavior, and implement the disciplinary action plan as needed
- Will arrive early, know and fully execute the plan for each day, engage 100% throughout the program, teach general disciplines of each activity, enhance skill development, build relationships with youth, and communicate as needed with parents/guardians.
- Will show enthusiasm and create fun, positive experiences through words, actions, and non-verbal's
- Will keep track of time worked and record it on timesheets.
- Will openly communicate with the recreation coordinator, in a timely manner, regarding vacation requests, program issues, etc.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) - Desire to invest in individual achievement.
- Desire to provide an organized and positive learning environment.
- Evidence of relationship building with youth.
- Evidence of specific sport or program knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of initiative taking and self-directing
List any additional or specific application questions pertaining to the position here (including need for any background checks, certifications, etc.): This position is subject to a background check. Must have own transportation due to hours of the position (on Saturday mornings).
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice. St Olaf College
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Hourly pay, Day shift, Saturday,