
Youth Field/Gym Monitor
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Job overview
City of Saint Paul is hiring a Youth Field/Gym Monitor. The City of Saint Paul Municipal Athletics is seeking Youth Field/Gym Monitors for various fields and gyms across the city during youth football, soccer, and basketball seasons. This role involves maintaining spectator behavior, assisting with site preparation, checking coach IDs, facilitating sportsmanship pledges, and providing first aid when necessary. Monitors must be on-time, maintain crowd control, and be able to effectively communicate and work with others.
Key focus areas include Maintain control of spectator behavior during games to ensure safety for all, Help center staff prepare the site, if necessary, and Check coach's ID badges at games prior to start.
Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+ and Background Check Required. Important skills include Crowd Control, First Aid Administration, Effective Communication, and Punctuality.
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Youth Field/Gym Monitor
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Youth Field/Gym Monitor
Salary
$17.00 Hourly
Location
Parks and Recreation--Administration, MN
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
26-CONT-09315
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
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Benefits
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Questions
About the Position
Saint Paul Municipal Athletics is looking to hire people as youth field/gym monitors at various fields/ gyms throughout the city for the youth football, soccer, and basketball season.
The primary job responsibilities are:
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Maintain control of spectator behavior during the games to ensure safety for all.
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Help center staff prepare the site, if necessary. Duties include sportsmanship pledge, rules and game schedule which will be placed in binders at fields or gymnasiums, keeping spectators off the field or gym floors, and helping keep the site clean, etc.
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Check coach’s ID badges at games prior to start.
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Facilitate the reading of the sportsmanship pledge before each game.
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Must be on the field or in the gym always while games are being played.
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Serve sportsmanship cards to spectator(s) who are displaying inappropriate behavior.
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Help clear field or gymnasium if persistent poor behavior by spectators, players, or coaches.
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Call police if spectator(s) becomes out of control, or overly hostile towards game officials, rec staff/fans/team etc.
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Have spectators sit in designated seating areas during games.
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Help provide supervision to the field or gymnasium between games.
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Keep non-players off the field or gym floors during half-time & between games.
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Administer first aid if necessary.
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Fill out Accident or Incident Reports if needed.
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Must be able to effectively communicate and work with others.
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Must be on-time and maintain a strong sense of crowd control.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Wear issued uniform and name tag.
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Must attend a mandatory training when provided.
Potential hires will work between 8 am-5 pm on Saturday’s and 5p-10p Monday’s, Tuesday’s Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s August-October for fall season. The winter season hires will work between 8am-5:00p on Saturday’s November-February. Occasional Sunday’s 8a-5p during End of Season Tournaments.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of S aint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of S aint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
No experience is necessary, and we will provide all training and materials. This may lead to positions in other youth and/or adult sports.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
First time applying online? Read our How to apply Online Guide (https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-resources/jobs/how-apply) .
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Contract: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. These are temporary positions and have no benefits. This is a CONTRACT position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. The Hiring Manager may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history.
Contact Information:
Jessica Williams
Community Recreation Coordinator
Municipal Athletics
1500 Rice Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
P: (651) 558-2253
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Applicant Information:
The information you supply will be used to assess your qualifications for this position; to distinguish you from other applicants; and to contact you for an interview. The following information will be considered private data pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act: your name, home/work/email address, and home phone number. If you are considered a finalist for an employment vacancy, your name, education, training, and previous work experience will become public data. Private data is available only to you and to other persons in the City who have a bona fide need for the data. Upon court order, data may be disclosed in legal proceedings. Public data is available to anyone requesting it and consists of all data not designated in this notice as private.
Working Title: Youth Field/Gym Monitor
Official Title: Parks and Recreation Worker
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
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Health Insurance
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Vacation/Holidays
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Sick Leave
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Life Insurance
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Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
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Deferred Compensation
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Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
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Dental
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Disability Insurance
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Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
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Long Term Care Insurance
For a detailed overview, visit General Benefits (https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-resources/employee-retiree-benefits/general-benefits-overview) .
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Are you at least 18 years old?
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Yes
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No
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What experience do you have working with crowd control?
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Do you have access to transportation to and from the fields or gymnasiums you will be assigned to?
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Yes
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No
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Which days are you able to work? Select all that apply.
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Mondays (5p-10p)
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Tuesdays (5p-10p)
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Wednesdays (5p-10p)
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Thursdays (5p-10p)
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Saturdays (8a-5p)
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Occasional Sundays (8a-5p)
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Open Availability
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What do you know about the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Youth Football, Youth Soccer, or Youth Basketball Programs?
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Explain why you feel you should be selected for this position.
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Please select which sport you are interested in, check all that apply.
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Soccer
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Football
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Basketball
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What season are you able to work in? (check at least one option)
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Fall season (August-October)
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Winter season (November-February)
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I'm not available for either of the seasons above
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
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City of Saint Paul website
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City of Saint Paul employee
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City of Saint Paul job interest card
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City of Saint Paul walk-in
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City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
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City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
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Friend or family member
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League of Minnesota Cities website
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Governmentjobs.com website
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LinkedIn
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Facebook
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X (formerly known as Twitter)
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Indeed.com website
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ZipRecruiter
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Pollen website
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MinnesotaWorks.net
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College or University
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Community organization
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Job fair
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Professional association
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Saint Paul Elevate Session
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People of Color Career Fair
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Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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City of Saint Paul
Address
25 West Fourth Street, Suite 200 City Hall Annex Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
Phone
651-266-6500
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