Woodbury Parks highlights rewarding seasonal job opportunities
The Woodbury City Council heard from Parks and Recreation staff about the benefits of seasonal employment with the department, which offers positions working outdoors with children in activities ranging from kayaking to tennis instruction.
During a Tuesday evening meeting, the Woodbury Parks and Recreation department showcased the positive experiences of its seasonal workers, emphasizing why these temporary positions are valuable for both employees and the community.
Seasonal staff members shared their experiences working for the department, highlighting the outdoor work environment and direct engagement with children through recreational programs. Jobs mentioned included positions in kayaking instruction, fishing programs, and tennis coaching through the Woodbury Tennis program.
According to the discussion, employees reported high job satisfaction, citing the rewarding nature of community involvement and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Staff emphasized the collaborative team environment within the Parks and Recreation department, suggesting that seasonal positions offer more than just summer work—they provide meaningful community connections.
The presentation appears designed to attract new seasonal workers as the department prepares for its busy season. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded during the discussion. The meeting underscores Woodbury Parks and Recreation's role as a primary employer of seasonal staff in the city while highlighting the department's commitment to offering engaging recreational opportunities for residents.
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[0:03] Tee ball.
[0:05] This is the best summer job
I've ever had.
[0:10] I wanted to become a seasonal
member of Woodbury Parks and Rec
[0:14] because I wanted to be outside
all day.
[0:17] And I wanted to work
with the kids and introduce them
[0:19] to new, fun activities
like kayaking and fishing.
[0:22] Some of these kids
have never done it before, so
[0:24] it's really fun to be able
to teach them that
[0:27] and watch them
succeed in it too.
[0:29] I like working
with different kinds of people.
[0:31] Just having that variety
of like personalities.
[0:33] Some of them are super shy.
[0:35] Some of them are super
like outgoing.
[0:37] Some of them are like
super focused.
[0:40] And I just like that range.
[0:42] This is my 10th summer.
[0:43] I knew I wanted to do something
working with kids, and I knew
[0:47] working
an inside job wasn't for me.
[0:49] So this opportunity came
[0:51] working
with the kids in the community.
[0:53] I love how they're always
so engaged and ready.
[0:56] Then also with working
with tremendous staff members
[0:59] who are really passionate about,
[1:01] creating connections with kids
and having memorable moments
[1:04] with them.
[1:04] This job is helping me prepare
for a future in coaching.
[1:08] I love being able to see
these kids
[1:10] thrive at these new activities,
and also find passion
[1:13] in different activities
that they've never done before.
[1:16] I'm a retired
advertising executive
[1:19] and this is kind of my fun
second career.
[1:21] And so I encourage anybody
that has any aspirations about
[1:25] sharing their knowledge
about tennis
[1:27] to get involved with Woodbury
Tennis
[1:29] and share their
love of the sport
[1:32] with all of the kids
that are coming up.
[1:34] Because tennis is one of those
[1:35] sports
that's multi-generational.
[1:37] It's young to old. It is so fun.
[1:40] I come to work every day
with a smile on my face.
[1:42] I leave work every day
with a smile on my face.
[1:44] I would 100% recommend the Parks
and Rec department.
[1:48] I think it's a great opportunity
to meet really good people
[1:51] and kind of
have a meaningful job.
[1:53] It also get you outside
during the time
[1:54] when you get a pretty good tan.
[1:55] That's kind of a big perk of it
also.
[1:57] This is the only
job you get a whistle. Trust.
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