Recreation Program Assistant - ECC Summer Camp

Recreation Program Assistant

Eagan Community Center, Camp ECC – Summer 2026

Pay: $20.923 per hour

Employment type: 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

Because we’re not just co‑workers, we’re a community. We value different viewpoints and experiences to make Eagan the ultimate place to be. Plus, get free swag and competitive pay!

• Prep week May 27 - June 2, 2026
• Camp ECC runs from June 3 - August 14, 2026
• Camp hours are 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
• Camp hours may vary around July 4th and June 19th

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

Open until filled

• 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 toward or a degree in a 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 online https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• 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

• Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 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

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.