What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Program Specialist - Skate Eagan & Events position at City of Eagan?
Recreation Program Specialist – Skate Eagan & Events
Eagan Civic Arena
Pay:$23.51 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.
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:
- Good knowledge of entertainment trends
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
The Recreation Program Specialist will be responsible for the work direction of seasonal and part-time staff, volunteers, and participants
What's needed to apply for this job?
- 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- 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
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 will include weekend and holiday hours with occasional weekday night hours.
- Work will be performed indoors in arena temperatures ranging between 30 and 70 degrees.
- Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
- While performing duties of the job, employee may be required to walk or stand on the ice
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
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