Recreation Site Coordinator - Winter Rinks

Recreation Site Coordinator - Winter Rinks

Salary

$18.39 Hourly

Location

City of Eagan

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

20260918

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

09/18/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Recreation Site Coordinator - Winter Rinks

Pay: $18.392 per hour

Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Join Team Eagan!

Were looking for two positive and motivated Recreation Site Coordinators to assist with program support and on-site supervision for the outdoor winter facilities.

Applicants should enjoy working outdoors and have excellent customer service skills. Must be able to attend training on Thursday, November 5 and be available to work on assigned holidays (Friday after Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day). Hours will consist of weekends, weeknights, no-school days, and holidays. This position will work an average of 15-20 hours per week, mid-November through mid-March, depending on winter weather conditions.

Winter Rink Operation Dates:

Goat Hill: Monday, November 23, 2026 - Sunday, March 14, 2027

Other sites: Friday, December 18, 2026 - Monday, February 14, 2027

Application Deadline: Open until filled

The first review of applications will begin the week of October 5, 2026 - Apply now!

Essential Position Functions

• Assist with supervision of sites by supporting rink attendants in ensuring rinks and warming houses are being operated in a safe and orderly manner
• Determine appropriate responses regarding staffing, facility needs, and issues as initial point of contact for warming house staff
• Troubleshoot unexpected staffing shortages by filling in at sites and seeking replacement staff
• Travel to different sites throughout the city to check-in on staffed rinks and unstaffed rinks in a city vehicle
• Effectively communicate with staff, Recreation Specialist, Recreation Programmer, and Recreation Supervisor
• Immediate decision making relating to behavior and weather concerns
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Work with diverse (culturally, socio-economic, age, etc.) populations in the community
• Ability to relate to respectfully enforce site policies
• Assist in any recreational program, activities, and city-wide events as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to work independently

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• One (1) year of work experience in recreation or related field
• Work experience with increasing leadership and responsibilities
• Valid drivers license
• Must be able to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions as described

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Degree or course work leading to a degree or equivalent experience in Recreation administration or closely related field
• Previous work with winter outdoor facilities

Work Environment: 50% outside, 50% inside

• Winter weather conditions can reach -15 degrees combining temperature and wind chill for extended periods
• Snow and ice must be traversed constantly outdoors
• Exposure to debris and blood borne pathogens
• Park users of all ages attend sites with attendance ranging from zero to several hundred
• Hours of operation include evenings, weekends, holidays, and no-school days
• Cleaning and maintenance include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and using chemicals
• Travel related to recreation programs using a city vehicle

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. While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk and hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Heavy lifting up to 75 pounds and pushing occur when shoveling, lifting sideboards, and removing goals
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision, and peripheral vision

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 https://mnpera.org/.

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@eaganmn.gov.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to perform all the essential position functions under the working conditions as described?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to attend the required training on Thursday, November 5th, and be available for the assigned working hours and holidays listed?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a degree or coursework leading to a degree -OR- equivalent experience in Recreation Administration or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

06

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). If no degree has been completed, please list any coursework or equivalent teaching experience you have.

07

How many years of experience do you have working in recreation or a related field?

• No Experience
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

08

How many years of experience do you have working with outdoor winter faciltiies?

• No Experience
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

09

Do you have work experience that includes increasing leadership and/or job responsibilities?

• Yes
• No

10

Briefly describe any work experience you have in recreation, outdoor winter facilities, or other experience related to this position (NA if none).

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Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com