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The Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department provides inclusion services to people with disability- related needs who are participating in recreation programs offered by our department. Inclusion Specialists are responsible for providing the support required to meet each participant''s individual needs. 

Inclusion Specialists report to the Adaptive Recreation Specialist in charge of adaptive recreation and inclusion services.

The city is hiring 2 seasonal non-benefitted Inclusion Specialists to work with K-5 youth.  Starting early January 2026 at our newly renovated Zanewood Recreation Center!

• Morning Mix by Fusion is Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (begins January 12th through June 5th)
• Fusion is Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (begins January 5th through June 5th)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled.  If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.
• There will be a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the minimum and the maximum pay rate in January 2026.
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide inclusion support for youth with disability- related needs, including support with social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs when necessary.
• Provide activity adaptations and medical, emotional, and behavioral support when necessary.
• Communicate progress with participant families/guardians/caregivers on a regular basis.
• Communicate with program staff and Adaptive Recreation Specialist about participant progress and necessary accommodations.
• Maintain documentation related to participant progress in each program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
No education requirement

Experience

• 16 years of age or older
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with people with disabilities, especially youth and teens, as a staff or volunteer

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Online applications accepted through the City of Brooklyn Park website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brooklynparkmn/jobs/5173019/.  Apply today!

City of Brooklyn Park

Zanewood Recreation Center, 7200 Zanewood Avenue North, Brooklyn Park