Sauna Host

Salary: $25.00 Hourly
Location : Hopkins/Minnetonka Parks, MN
Job Type: Flexible Part-time
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Department: Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 08/01/2024
Closing Date: 9/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Sauna hosts, working independently, run all daily operations of the Sauna in the Parks program. The host will guide participants through a proper sauna and polar plunge experience with a focus on maintaining safety and efficiency. They will demonstrate a high level of calm and set the tone for a positive relaxing experience. They will demonstrate a high level of group management skills. They will also be responsible for hands on tasks, including managing the wood burning sauna stove, outdoor fire pit, cleaning the sauna and collecting waivers and surveys.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, back-to-back, 1.5 hour sauna and cold plunge sessions for a maximum of 10 participants per session.
• Organize, manage and tidy all equipment and supplies needed for all phases of the program.
• Maintain and clean equipment and site, maintaining a clean and presentable sauna experience.
• Manage participant waivers and surveys.
• Enforce all policies, rules and regulations established by the Program Manager and Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services, with a significant focus on safety.
• Manage and maintain wood burning sauna stove and outdoor fire pit.
• Maintain exceptional communication with Program Manager.
• Additional duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Great communication and customer service skills. Good common sense, safety conscious, reliable and assertive.
• One year experience leading health, wellness, fitness and/or recreation programs.
• A high level of maturity and attention to detail.
• A commitment to and belief in the organization's shared values.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience and comfort building and maintaining safe and efficient fires. Or ability and interest in learning how to.
• Positive personality to guide sauna experience and keep participants safe.
• The Sauna in the Parks program runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October through April. Qualified candidates will need consistent availability during this time frame with a minimum of four hours commitment weekly.

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Experience operating a wood burning sauna and knowledge of the health benefits associated.
• CPR and first aid certification.
• Health and wellness and/or outdoor recreation experience.

Additional Information
Perks:

• Primarily outdoors
• Work with a variety of ages
• Make a positive impact on your community
• Free sauna and cold plunge

This is a non-benefit earning position.
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What is your background with health, wellness, fitness and/or recreation?
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What is your experience managing groups and why would you be good at guiding sauna sessions?
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What is your knowledge and experience with sauna and polar plunges and/or ice baths?
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Why are you interested in this position?
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What is your availability on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4, 2024 - May 1, 2025?
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Roughly, how many hours a week would you be interested in working?
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