What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Program Specialist - Skate Eagan & Events position at City of Eagan, MN?
Salary : $24.22 Hourly
Location : Eagan Civic Arena
Job Type : Part-Time Recurring
Job Number : 202200201
Department : Parks and Recreation
Division : Civic Arena
Opening Date : 08 / 28 / 2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Job Description
Recreation Program Specialist - Skate Eagan & Events
Eagan Civic Arena
Pay : $24.215 per hour
Part-Time Recurring (Year-Round), Not Benefit Eligible
Calling all fun-loving, energetic, and organized individuals!
We are looking for our next Recreation Program Specialist for Skate Eagan & Events.
Join our dynamic team, assisting in a variety of recreational ice arena programs and events, including our new ice bumper cars and open skate sessions. If you enjoy engaging with the community and providing excellent customer service, this is a perfect job for you!
Why pick Eagan?
Because we're not just co-workers; we're a community. We value different viewpoints and experiences, all to make Eagan the ultimate place to live, work and play!
Schedule :
Rotating shifts, with weekend availability (Fridays-Sundays).
Flexible hours depending on seasonal needs; approximately 4-12 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours.
Open Until Filled.
Essential Position Functions
In this job you will :
- Assist in the development, growth, and execution of recreation programs and events
- Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth operation by working with other team members
- Assist with the promotion through appropriate marketing
- Provide exceptional customer service by providing information about available programs and events and responding to guests' questions, complaints or requests politely and promptly
- Present and host by greeting and engaging with guests in activities while at the facility
- Communicate with supervisory staff to keep them informed of any concerns or issues related to staff or guests
- Assist the Coordinator 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
- Administer basic first aid as needed and ensure all safety guidelines and procedures are following during programs and events - training provided!
- Work with City software systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Supervision :
The Recreation Program Specialist will be responsible for the work direction of seasonal and part-time staff, volunteers, and participants
Minimum Qualifications
What's needed to apply for this job?
Things that may help you be successful in this role
You may be a great fit if you have :
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.
Working Conditions :
Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!
The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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
If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position under the working conditions described?
A typical hours for this part-time recurring (year-round) position are rotating shifts, with weekend availability (Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday afternoon). Hours vary between 4-12 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week. Can you work these shifts?
Have you completed any college coursework (or completed a degree) in recreation, sports management, events, communications, or a related field?
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).
How many years of customer service experience do you have?
Do you have experience hosting an event(s)?
Describe your experience hosting an event (NA for none).
This position will require employees to speak directly into a microphone on frequent bases, making announcements and directing guests. Are you comfortable speaking into a microphone?
How many years of work experience do you have in recreation or community-focused programming?
Briefly describe your work experience in recreation or community-focused programming (NA if none).
Do you have experience providing work direction to seasonal / temporary staff, volunteers, and / or program participant's?
Do you have experience providing work direction to seasonal / temporary staff, volunteers, and / or program participants?
Required Question
Salary : $24,215
