Recreation Program Assistant - ECC Summer Camp

Recreation Program Assistant

Eagan Community Center

Camp ECC – Summer 2025

Pay: $20.314 per hour 

Seasonal, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible

Join the City of Eagan as a Recreation Program Assistant at Camp ECC and kickstart your summer with excitement and purpose! 

We are looking for two positive, energetic, organized individuals to plan, supervise and lead Camp ECC, a summer-long camp program for youth ages 5-10. Recreation Program Assistants will plan, prepare, implement, and supervise a variety of recreation experiences while providing a safe and secure camp environment.

If you are looking to gain experience in any of the following professions, this might be great work experience for you:

Recreation or Sports Management

Education

Facilities Management

Business Leadership and Training

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 be. Plus, get free swag and competitive pay!

Schedule & Hours: 
Camp ECC runs from Wednesday, June 4^th – Friday, August 15^th 
Camp hours are 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
No camp July 3^rd & 4^th, half-day camp on June 19^th (7 a.m. - Noon)

This position is 40-hours per week, hours may vary. This position will begin on a part-time basis mid-May to prepare and plan for Camp ECC. 

 Application Deadline: Open until filled

https://www.cityofeagan.com/eagan-community-center

• Assist in the coordination, planning, and day-to-day implementation of camp programs and activities
• Provide work direction and supervision to full and part time Recreation Leaders
• Maintain a safe environment for all camp participants
• Work with and provide service to individuals that reflect the Eagan community
• Provide exceptional service to internal and external customers
• Serve as on-site lead staff member for activities and events as assigned 
• Communicate with parents, participants, and the public in a professional and courteous manner
• Communicate with coordinators to keep them informed of any concerns or issues related to staff, participants, or community individuals 
• Make decisions and respond to inquiries and concerns relating to participants, programs, staff and public
• Lead staff in light maintenance, which may include room set-up, take-down, and basic cleaning
• Administer basic first aid as needed – training provided!
• Other duties as assigned

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• College coursework towards or degree in Parks and Recreation related field

• Previous experience with a Parks and Recreation agency or related field/setting
• Certification in CPR, CPI, First Aid and Concussion Training (Training is available on-line https://www.nays.org/resources/more/free-concussion-training/ )
• Two (2) years of college coursework in recreation, education, event planning, or closely related field
   OR 
   Two (2) years of work experience in recreation-oriented programs, child-care, education, or closely related setting
• Experience with 1:1 communication, leadership, and customer service
• Knowledge of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department and its programs
• Experience supervising or providing work direction to part-time, seasonal, and/or volunteer staff or youth.

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

 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 300 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

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