Equal Opportunity Employer
Application forms available at the Mitchell Recreation Center, 1300 North Main

Basketball Coach for Girls and/or Boys     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Provide basic skill instruction to boys & girls in 3rd-4th Grades through a 3 week schedule of practices. Provide a fun and positive experience for all players, provide a safe playing environment, interact with parents and spectators, follow all rules and guidelines of the program. 
Description of Program: This is an after-school program which meets at local grade schools from 3:30 - 5:00.
Program Dates:

Boys   3rd & 4th Grade:  February 11 - Feb. 28

Girls    3rd & 4th Grade:  March 10 - March 27
Minimum Qualifications: Some experience in playing the game of basketball. 
Application Information: Applications taken anytime - must be received at least two weeks prior to program start date. Eight positions available for each program. For more information contact Kevin DeVries or Billie Kelly.
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour.

Ice Arena Attendant      [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Supervise children and adults at Public Open Skating. Rent skates to customers, collect entry fees, keep area clean and safe, rotate shifts between front desk duties and on-the-ice (ice-cop) duties. 
Description of Program: Open skating for the general public held each weekday from 3:30 - 5:00 and Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30. Staff members work a minimum of one and maximum of four shifts per week. 
Program Dates: Training for staff will be held between November 6 - 10. Open Skate begins November 13 and continues through mid-March. 
Minimum Qualifications: Basic ice skating skills, good math skills, good public relations skills. 
Application Information: Apply by October 20. Six positions available. For more information contact Kevin DeVries or Billie Kelly.
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour.

Fall & Winter Lifeguard or Swim Instructor     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Supervise children and adults at Public Open Swim, and/or teach Red Cross lessons. 
Description of Program: Open swim at the Rec Center is held Friday evenings 6:00 - 8:00, Saturday and Sunday afternoons 2:00 - 4:00. Guarded lap swim is held early mornings. Swim Lessons are weekdays, 3:45 - 5:00. 
Program Dates: September through April. 
Minimum Qualifications: Lifeguard Training required for guards, WSI required for instructors. 
Application Information: Several positions available -- apply anytime!! For more information contact Chris Cranny or Billie Kelly.
Wage begins at $7.00 per hour.

Rec Center Front Desk Attendant     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Provide prompt, efficient, and friendly service to Rec Center customers including duties such as collecting entry fees, renting lockers, answering the phone, registering participants for programs, supervising children in the front lobby area, and assisting with maintenance duties. 
Description of Program: Weeknight hours 4:30 - 10:00pm, weekend hours 9:00am - 9:00pm Saturdays and 1:00- 6:00 Sundays. Three to Four positions available, each staff member works several shifts each week. 
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in sports and/or fitness helpful, good communication skills, basic math skills, basic computer skills. 
Application Information: Apply Soon! Positions will be available starting in August 2008. For more information contact Chris Cranny.
Wage begins at $7.00 per hour.

Roller Skating Attendant     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Supervise boys and girls at weekend roller skating at the Rec Center. Provide a fun and safe recreational environment, assist in keeping the facility clean. 
Description of Program: Friday evenings, Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoons. 
Minimum Qualifications: Experience working with children helpful. 
Application Information: Apply soon! -- positions will be available starting October 1st 2008. For more information contact Chris Cranny.
Wage begins at $6.75 per hour.

Soccer Referee     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Officiate recreational soccer games for U6, U8, U10, and U12 boys and girls under the direction of the Soccer Coordinator. 
Description of Program: Spring League is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from mid-April to early June. Fall League is held on Mondays and Thursday evenings September & October.  Hours are approximately 5:15 - 8:45pm.

Minimum Qualifications: Certification preferred but not required. Experience playing soccer required. 
Application Information: Apply by April 10th for Spring League -- by August 22 for Fall League. Twelve positions available.
For more information contact Kevin DeVries or Billie Kelly.
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour non-certified, $7.00 per hour certified, plus payback for your certification fees. Experienced officials begin at higher rate.

Volleyball Coach     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Guide 5th and 6th grade girls and 3rd & 4th grade girls through a six-week volleyball season. Provide a fun and positive experience for all players, provide a safe playing environment, interact with parents and spectators, follow all rules and guidelines of the program. 
Description of Program: This is an after-school program held at LB Williams school. Coaches divide the participants into teams after completing two weeks of practice and play games for the final four weeks. Season begins in January 7th and ends Feb 15. 
Minimum Qualifications: Experience playing volleyball on a competitive level (high school, college, or adult). 
Application Information: Apply by December 15. Four positions available. For more information contact Kevin DeVries or Billie Kelly.
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour.

Summer Baseball Coach  [top of list]

Duties & Responsibilities: Provide basic skill instruction to boys in 2nd - 5th Grades. Provide a fun and positive experience for all players, provide a safe playing environment, interact with parents and spectators, follow all rules and guidelines of the program. 
Description of Program: Mornings, Monday through Thursday
Program Dates:  Late May through the end of July

Minimum Qualifications: Legion players or equivalent. 
For more information contact Kevin DeVries or Billie Kelly. 
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour.

Summer Softball Coach  [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Provide basic skill instruction to girls in K - 4th Grades. Provide a fun and positive experience for all players, provide a safe playing environment, interact with parents and spectators, follow all rules and guidelines of the program. 
Description of Program: Mornings, Monday through Thursday
Program Dates:  Late May through the end of July

Minimum Qualifications:  Fastpitch experience. 
For more information contact Kevin DeVries or Billie Kelly.
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour.

Summer Lifeguards & Swim Instructors     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Supervise children and adults at Public Open Swim, and/or teach Red Cross lessons. 
Description of Program: Mitchell Outdoor Aquatic Center and Mitchell Indoor Rec Center hours are included.   
Program Dates: Season opens Memorial Day weekend, ends August 25th. 
Minimum Qualifications: Lifeguard Training required for guards, WSI required for instructors. Guards must be age 16 or older. Applicants with WSI along with LIfeguard Training qualify for more hours.
Application Information:  Applications available at the Rec Center.  You may apply prior to completing the Lifeguard Training Class, but will not be hired until certification is complete.  For more information on the Lifeguard Training Class, call  Billie Kelly 605-999-2778 or email Billie Kelly.
Wages $6.50 - $ 8.50 per hour plus payback for certification classes.

Aquatic Center Managers     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Manage day to day operations of the Aquatic Center, under the supervision of the Director of Recreation.  Train and supervise aquatic center staff including lifeguards, swim instructors, and front desk attendants. Work with concession manager and head of maintenance to insure a clean and healthy environment with efficient and friendly services.
Description of Program:  The Aquatic Center is open every day of the week, 1:00 - 8:30pm.  A team of managers share (flexible) hours so that at least one manager is on duty at all times -- full-time (40+ hours per week) and part-time (15 - 30 hours per week) are available. Staff training begins in May - facility opens Memorial Day, closes August 25th. 
Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants will be mature individuals with some background in aquatics.  Certification in Lifeguard Training and/or WSI will be required, but can be provided by the Department of Parks & Recreation.   
Application Information: Contact Billie Kelly at 605-999-2778 or email Billy Kelly.
Wage begins at $10 per hour, rate depending on experience.

Aquatic Center Concession Manager & Assistant Manager  [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Manage the day to day operations of a busy concession operation, including limited hot items (pizza, pretzels, hot dogs), frozen items, slushes, candy, etc.  Coordinate ordering and maintaining adequate inventory.  Responsible for training and supervising counter workers and maintaining a clean and attractive environment which meets State health code guidelines.
Description of Program:  The Aquatic Center concession operation is open every day of the week, 1:00 - 7:30pm.  The manager and assistant managers will share hours so that at least one is on duty at all times. Must be available some mornings for inventory deliveries.  Full time (40 hours per week) and part-time (15 - 30 hours per week) are available. 
Minimum Qualifications: Experience working in food service, concessions, or education required. Ability to pass S.D. Retailers Food Service Training Class a requirement. 
Application Information: Contact Billie Kelly at 605-999-2778 or email Billy Kelly.
Wage begins at $ 9 per hour, rate depending on experience.

Aquatic Center Front Desk Attendants      [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate the selling of season passes and daily fees, maintain cleanliness and order in the lobby area, enforce facility rules, provide friendly and efficient customer service. 
Description of Program: Facility opens Memorial Day weekend, closes August 25th. Hours of operation are 1:00 - 8:30pm daily. Full time (40 hours per week) and part-time (15 - 25 hours per week) are available.  

Minimum Qualifications:  Experience handling cash transactions and public relations. 
Application Information:  Application available at Rec Center.  Contact Billie Kelly at 605-999-2778 or email Billy Kelly.  
Wage begins at $ 7.00 per hour.

Aquatic Center Concession Workers     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Sell concession items, maintain a clean environment, provide good customer service. 
Description of Program: Part-time positions available.  The facility is open seven days per week from 1:00 - 7:30pm, Memorial Day weekend through August 25th.   
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least age 15.  Concession workers will be hired after lifeguarding positions are filled, as some concession hours may be assigned to first-year guards.
Application Information:  Pick up an application form at the Parks & Recreation Department.

Tennis Instructors     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Teach basic to intermediate tennis skills in a youth lessons environment.  Coordinate a weekly league for advanced youth players.  Provide a fun and positive experience for all players, provide a safe playing environment, interact with parents, follow all rules and guidelines of the program. 
Description of Program: Monday through Friday mornings, early June through late July
Minimum Qualifications: Experience playing tennis on a competitive level (high school, college, or adult). 
Application Information: Applications available at the Parks & Recreation Office. For more information contact Billie Kelly or Kevin DeVries .
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour, higher rate based on experience.

Youth Theater Instructors     [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate an instructional-based youth theater program, culminating in a full production at the conclusion of the 5-week program. 
Description of Program: Meets 4 days per week, 3 hours per day for 5 weeks.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in theater and show choir. 
Application Information: Applications available at the Parks & Recreation Office. For more information contact Billie Kelly or Kevin DeVries.
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour, higher rate based on experience.

Dakota Kids & Novelty Program Instructors    [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Plan and implement a novelty program based on nature, arts & crafts, active games, songs, and stories.  Age groups are Fabulous Fours (4 year-olds only), Dakota Kids (ages 5 through 8), Dakota Wild (ages 9 - 11).  Also plan several "Fun Friday Field Trips" for ages 9 through 12.  Use effective teaching methods to maintain order yet emphasize the creative and recreational value of children at play.
Description of Program: Monday through Thursdays, 9:00am - 3:00pm and some Fridays for day-long field trips. Begins in early June, ends early August.
Minimum Qualifications: College student majoring in education or related field.  Also a great summer job for teachers! 
Application Information: Applications available at the Parks & Recreation Office. For more information contact Billie Kelly or Kevin DeVries. 
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour for assistants, $8.00 per hour for coordinators, rate depending on experience. 

Ball Diamond Maintenance Staff    [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Maintenance of ball diamonds, restrooms, and related areas.  Must be willing to work weekends. 
Minimum Qualifications: Must be age 17 or older, as operation of maintenance equipment and vehicles is required.  
Application Information: Applications available at the Parks & Recreation Office. For more information contact Chuck Jones.
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour, rate depending on experience. 

Park Maintenance Staff   [top of list]
Duties & Responsibilities: Maintenance of parks, restrooms, playground equipment, flower gardens and related areas.  Must be willing to work weekends. 

Minimum Qualifications: Must be age 17 or older, as operation of maintenance equipment and vehicles is required.  
Application Information: Applications available at the Parks & Recreation Office. For more information contact Tom Kippes at 995-8454. 
Wage begins at $6.50 per hour, rate depending on experience.