Recreation Coordinator – Athletics (Part-Time)

Position Profile

Status: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00/hour plus cell phone allowance

Hours: Up to 28 hours per week, primarily Monday-Thursday. Days and start times flexible, with some late afternoon to evening hours included. Occasional weekend hours based on business need.

Location: Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344) and off-site facilities and fields located in Eden Prairie.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Recreation Supervisor – Athletics. This position may take work direction from other Recreation Supervisors.

Recreation Division

The Recreation Services Division has the responsibility for managing all recreation facilities and providing a variety of affordable recreation programs and services for all age groups and people of all abilities. The staff in this division are responsible for the management of facilities such as the Art Center, Senior Center, and the Outdoor Center, as well as all other City park buildings and recreation facilities such as ball fields, outdoor ice rinks, sledding hill, amphitheater, and facilities on school property that are operated in partnership with the School District.

Position Responsibilities

The Recreation Coordinator - Athletics assists the Recreation Supervisor - Athletics with the operations of Adult Athletic Leagues, recreational youth sports programs and events as assigned. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Supports day-to-day management of adult athletic leagues (volleyball, pickleball, softball, basketball, flag football) - including registration, league scheduling and standings, communications with team managers and league participants.
• Assists with effective communication and scheduling of officials, umpires, and scorekeepers; assists with field scheduling of City recreational programs, rentals, field lighting and youth association games, practices, and tournaments; helps manage field and court rentals agreements and invoices.
• Supports promotion of adult athletic leagues and special sporting events across various media; Research and reports youth and adult sports trends; assists with implementation of new league offerings.
• Serves as on-site facilitator of un-officiated leagues and special sporting events and conducts on-site visits at various athletic facilities; parks and gymnasiums to ensure effective program delivery.
• Independently or in consultation with Recreation Supervisor(s), makes and communicates weather-related cancelations, prioritizing public safety.

While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required. A valid driver’s license is required. A minimum of two years of post-secondary related curriculum or bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Athletics Administration, or related field is preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum of two years experience in recreation programming, sports management, or athletics such as but not limited to coaching, officiating, participating, administering, scheduling, and volunteering required. A depth of knowledge of the sports of pickleball and/or volleyball is preferred.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required. Experience with software applications used for registration, facility and/or league scheduling preferred.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/pull/push/carry up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions: Majority of work hours in an office setting or indoors. Remaining time spent outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.

Position Specific Expectations

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors’ message to a variety of communication settings and styles.

Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; proofreads materials and makes necessary revisions before viewed by recipients; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.

Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

City of Eden Prairie Pre-employment Process

The City of Eden Prairie conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position:

• Criminal History Background Check
• Work History Verification

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.

City of Eden Prairie Application Timeline

Review Applications: As applications are received

Application Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2023 at 4 pm

Interviews: As applications are received

Anticipated Start Date: 1-2 weeks after offer (flexible)