What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Team Leader - Summer in the Park position at City of Eagan?
Summer Program Team Leader
Summer 2025
Pay: $17.85 per hour
Part-Time, Monday - Thursday
Seasonal, Not Benefit Eligible
Join the City of Eagan as a Summer Program Team Leader for Summer in the Park!
If you’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for children and fostering a sense of community, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll lead exciting summer activities, work alongside a dedicated team, and ensure a safe and fun environment for our diverse youth. With a supportive team and a focus on fun, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with youth and contribute to their growth.
Your summer of fun starts now - Apply today!
Required Staff Trainings and Events:
- Open House/Staff Welcome: Wednesday, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Onsite Training: June 9 - 11
- Programs run June 16 through August 15
Can’t work the whole summer?
That's okay – please still apply and let’s chat! We want staff to have some flexibility to take on other adventures throughout the summer while still serving our community’s needs.
A few things to keep in mind:
All staff are expected to be a part of mandatory staff training on June 9-11.
- Hiring preference is given to staff who can commit to more weeks of the full summer. Please share dates you may or will need off before or during your interview.
- Most leadership positions require a full season commitment.
- Lead a great team of summer program staff
- Plan, lead, and supervise summer activities for children and youth
- Work with all kids to promote learning and fun in a safe environment
- Organize the set up and take down of program materials and equipment
- Request supplies and materials as needed
- Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group and with individual campers
- Answer questions and provide information to parents, camp partners, and members of the public
- Keep supervisor informed of any concerns related to the program
- Get to know your campers, play with them, and have fun!
- Administer basic first aid as needed –training provided!
- Other duties as assigned
- Job seekers should be 18 years of age or older -OR- have one (1) year of experience in Eagan Parks & Recreation
- Valid Driver’s License
- Possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers and program implementation
- Previous experience with a Parks and Recreation agency or related field/setting
- CPR and First Aid Certifications
- One year of college coursework in recreation, education, event planning, or closely related field
- Previous experience in youth programs/camps
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Knowledge of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department and its programs
Supervision
The Team Lead will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and be provided work direction from the Recreation Programmer(s) and Recreation Specialist(s). Team Lead will be responsible for work direction of other seasonal staff, leaders in training teen volunteers and program participants.
Physical Requirements
- 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 Conditions
- Working conditions may include daytime, evening, weekend and holiday hours both indoors and outdoors.
- Outdoor weather conditions may include sun, rain, wind, humidity, high and low temperatures, snow and other natural weather conditions.
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