Salary: $25.00 - $28.00 HourlyLocation : Hopkins, MNJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 2025-00073Department: RecreationDivision: RecreationOpening Date: 08/20/2025Closing Date: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-Exempt Why Minnetonka?Supportive culture • Work-life fit• Well-being • Employee-focused • Make a differenceOur greatest asset are our people. City of Minnetonka employees work together to drive change and make a meaningful impact on the community. We support one another in our personal and professional lives. You can expect to make a difference because in Minnetonka you and your work matter. 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 and cleanliness.
- 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.
Desired Job Qualifications:
- Experience operating a wood burning sauna and knowledge of the health benefits associated.
- CPR, AED and first aid certification.
- Health and wellness, education 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
Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?If this role interests you, but you're unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.How to Apply:
Click Apply at the top of the page before the closing date. Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links): Questions? Contact Human Resources at Hiring Process:
- Open Job Posting: Requisition is open and accepting applications.
- Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. You'll be notified if selected.
- Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a driver's license, a criminal history background check, a drug test, a physical exam, a work assessment or simulation, and, if education-based, proof of qualifications.
Contact Us:For position-related questions, email Katie Xiong at Veteran's Preference:Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.Equal Opportunity Employer:The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, public assistance status, or other protected classes.This is a non-benefit earning position.01 What is your background with health, wellness, fitness and/or recreation? 02 What is your experience managing groups and why would you be good at guiding sauna sessions? 03 What is your knowledge and experience with sauna and polar plunges and/or ice baths? 04 Why are you interested in this position? 05 What is your general availability on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 10, 2025 - May 1, 2026. Roughly, how many hours a week would you be interested in working? 06 Are you comfortable closing the sauna down at night alone after dark?
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