Recreation Programmer

Salary: $35.83 - $46.46 Hourly

Location:

City Hall

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department:
Parks and Recreation

Division:
Recreation

Opening Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

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Pay: $35.83 - $46.46 per hour, DOQ

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible

Join the vibrant team at the City of Eagan as a Recreation Programmer!

This exciting full-time role invites you to unleash your creativity while developing engaging community events, programs and camps for our community.

This position works primarily at the Eagan Municipal Campus but includes a variety of nights and weekends to provide leadership and support to Eagan Parks & Recreation programs and events.

Sunday, October 25th @ 11:59pm (CST)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview via Vid Cruiter.

• Position posting runs from October 9 - October 25
• First round in-person interviews:
  November 5 & 6
• Second round in-person interview:
  November 12
• Anticipated start date:
  November 30

• Develop, implement, lead, and coordinate a variety of community events and recreation opportunities for the Eagan community.
• Develop and coordinate camp schedules in multiple parks locations.
• Develop and implement new programs, events and outreach opportunities to meet community needs.
• Plan and implement community-wide events.
• Create social media content for Recreation Division programs and events.
• Ensure that all programs and events are inclusive, accessible and equitable.
• Monitor expenses and revenues to accurately report division budget.
• Gather requested data and statistics, track equipment and supplies, perform inventory control and purchasing duties as needed or directed.
• Evaluate the overall need, cost, quality and effectiveness of activities and events and recommend improvements and changes.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with community members, staff, vendors and independent contractors.
• Coordinate contract agreements for services required.
• Assist in the selection, training, scheduling, and supervision of seasonal staff, instructors, volunteers and partnering organizations.
• Coordinate proper written documents and contracts for council approval as needed.
• Keep Supervisor and other management staff informed of problems, concerns, new developments, and work accomplishments.
• Assist Supervisor in maintaining relationships with internal and external groups.
• Troubleshoot, make decisions, and respond to inquiries and concerns relating to participants, activities, staff and public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
• Associate’s degree in any field of study.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Two (2) years of direct experience in community events or a recreation setting.
• One (1) year of experience providing work direction to part-time staff and/or volunteers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in an office setting.
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Experience planning camps and events in a community setting.
• Experience with Rec Trac registration software.

• This position provides work direction to seasonal and part-time recurring staff, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and participants.

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