Recreation Program Assistant - Nature Camps, Outreach​/Day Camps, Behavior Support; Summer

Overview

Recreation Program Assistant
Nature Camps, Outreach/Day Camps, and/or Behavior Support

Summer 2026

Pay: $20.92 per hour

Part-time, Seasonal, Not Benefit Eligible

We’re looking for positive, energetic, and organized individuals who enjoy connecting with the community to lead and implement summer experiences. We’re hiring four (4) Program Assistants to fill leadership roles in the following areas:
Day Camp/Community Outreach Programs, Nature Camps, and a Behavior Support staff person for the division. Hours vary by position; details are clearly listed in the application questions tab and in the application.

For details on the hiring timeline and mandatory training dates, review the application questions and instructions in the application process.

• Assist in the coordination, planning, and day-to-day implementation of summer camps or events and community outreach programs.
• Work with and provide service to individuals from diverse backgrounds (age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc.).
• Provide exceptional customer service, including communication both verbally and in writing.
• Serve as on-site lead staff member for programs and events as assigned.
• Communicate with supervisory staff to keep them informed of any concerns or issues related to staff, participants, or community individuals.

• Request materials and supplies as needed.
• Complete weekly reports as requested by Supervisor.
• Lead staff in set-up, take-down, and basic cleaning of program area.
• Administer basic first aid as needed –
  training provided!
• Other duties as assigned.

• Job seekers should be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• College coursework towards or a degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
• 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
• 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, event planning, education or closely related setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Knowledge of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department and its programs.

Knowledge

• Outdoor activities and games.
• Group management.
• Conflict resolution.

Skills

• Team collaboration.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Time management.
• Facilitating group dynamics.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence.

Ability

• Adapt.
• Communicate effectively.
• Lead and delegate tasks.
• Create engaging and fun activities.

The Program Assistant will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and will receive work direction from the Recreation Programmer(s). The Program Assistant will be responsible for work direction of other seasonal staff, leaders in training teen volunteers, and program participants.

• 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 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.