Salary

$24.21 Hourly

Location

City of Eagan

Job Type

Part-Time Recurring

Job Number

20250512

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

05/12/2025

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Recreation Program Specialist

Sports and Events

Pay: $24.21 per hour

Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round), Not Benefit Eligible

Up to 29 hours per week

Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and impactful job with flexible hours?

Join Team Eagan!

We're looking for a positive, energetic, organized individual who enjoy connecting with the Eagan community for our Recreation Program Specialist position. This is a year-round position that has flexible daytime and weeknight hours, along with some weekend opportunities. This position works up to 29 hours per week.

This position supports adult and youth sports programs and special events. You'll assist in implementing a variety of recreational programs and events specializing in youth and adult athletics, as well as pickleball programming. This position will provide excellent customer service and frequently work with members of the public through recreation programs. This position is under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and will receive work direction from the Recreation Programmer.

Apply Today!

This position is open until filled.

Essential Position Functions

• Assist in the development, growth, and execution of recreation programs
• Work with and provide service to individuals from diverse backgrounds (age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc.)
• Provide exceptional customer service, including communication both verbally and in writing
• Respond to inquiries and concerns relating to participants, programs, staff, and the public
• Assist with the promotion of programs and events through appropriate marketing channels
• Assist and support the Supervisor with community outreach efforts, program promotion, and marketing efforts by occasionally working events as a representative of the department
• Communicate with supervisory staff to keep them informed of any concerns or issues related to staff, participants, or community members
• Assist the Supervisor in maintaining relationships with internal and external groups
• Assist in the selection, training, scheduling, and supervision of seasonal staff, instructors, volunteers, and partnering organizations
• Assess facilities and program equipment, and assist with obtaining supplies
• Lead staff in light maintenance, which may include room set-up, take-down, and basic cleaning
• Implement the program survey and evaluation, and make recommendations for changes in programs
• Administer basic first aid as needed – training provided!
• Work with City software systems
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
  
  

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Two (2) years of college coursework in recreation, sport management, events, communication, or related field OR Two (2) years of work experience in recreation or community focused programs
• A genuine interest in helping others and connecting with underserved communities
  
  

Supervision Of Others

The Recreation Program Specialist will be responsible for the work direction of seasonal and part-time staff, volunteers, and participants.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk and hear
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision and peripheral vision
  
  

Working Hours And Conditions

Working hours may include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
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Have you completed any college coursework (or completed a degree) in recreation, sports management, events, communications, or a related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Please list all degrees or college coursework completed including the name and location of the college or university and program of study (NA if none).

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How many years of work experience do you have in recreation or community-focused programming?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years
  
  

06

Briefly describe your work experience in recreation or community-focused programming (NA if none).

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Do you have certifications in CPR and First Aid?

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• No
  
  

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Have you completed concussion training?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience providing work direction to seasonal/temporary staff, volunteers, and/or program participants?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com