Salary: $20.92 Hourly Location : Eagan Community Center Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary Job Number: 01302026.2 Department: Parks and Recreation Division: Recreation Opening Date: 01/30/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description Recreation Program Assistant Eagan Community Center Camp ECC - Summer 2026 Pay: $20.923 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: Prep week May 27 - June 2, 2026 Camp ECC runs from June 3 - August 14, 2026 Camp hours are 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Camp hours may vary around July 4th and June 19th 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 Essential Position Functions 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 Minimum Qualifications 18 years of age or older Valid Driver's License College coursework towards or degree in Parks and Recreation related field Things that may help you be successful in this role You may be a great fit if you have: 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 ) 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 ! 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 01 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 03 Are you able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds? Yes No 04 Scheduled shifts are Monday - Friday, either 7am - 3pm or 9am - 5pm. This is a full-time (35-40 hours per week) position that runs late May - August. Are you able to work this type of schedule? Yes No 05 Do you anticipate being going for any extended trips or vacations between June - August? List dates if applicable (NA for none). 06 Please select the option that best describe your level of education: Bach Degree in Recreation, Education, Event Planning, or related field Completed 2 or more years of college coursework in Recreation, Education, Event Planning, or related field Completed less than 2 years of college coursework in Recreation, Education, Event Planning, or related field None of the above 07 Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none). 08 How many years of experience do you have working in recreation-oriented programs, event planning, education, or a closely related field? No Experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 09 Briefly describe your experience working in recreation-oriented programs, event planning, education, or a closely related field. 10 How many years of experience do you have working with a parks & recreation agency or related setting? No Experience 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 years 11 Do you have current CPR and First Aid certifications? Yes No 12 Have you completed concussion training? Training is available online at www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/ Yes No 13 How many years of experience do you have supervising or providing work direction to part-time, seasonal, and/or volunteer staff? No Experience 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 years 14 How many years of experience do you have leading or assisting in the coordination, planning, and day-to-day implementation of educational, recreation, and/or art programs? No Experience 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 years 15 Briefly describe your experience leading or assisting in the coordination, planning, and day-to-day implementation or educational and recreation programs. Required Question
