Recreation Program Specialist - Sports and Events

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.

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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.