Recreation Program Assistant - Nature Camps, Outreach/Day Camps, Behavior Support (Summer)

Salary: $20.92 Hourly Location : City of Eagan Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary Job Number: 20260001 Department: Parks and Recreation Division: Recreation Opening Date: 02/02/2026 Closing Date: 2/23/2026 8:00 AM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description Recreation Program Assistant Nature Camps, Outreach/Day Camps, and/or Behavior SupportSummer 2026Pay: $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. CLICK HERE to review the hiring timeline and mandatory training dates to ensure you are a great candidate for this position! Essential Position Functions 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. Minimum QualificationsJob 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. Things that may help you be successful in this rolePrevious 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. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Outdoor activities and games. Group management. Conflict resolution. Skills in: Team collaboration. Creative problem-solving. Time management. Facilitating group dynamics. Empathy and emotional intelligence. Ability to: Adapt. Communicate effectively. Lead and delegate tasks. Create engaging and fun activities. Supervision The Program Assistant will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and be provided work direction from the Recreation Programmer(s). Program Assistant will be responsible for work direction of other seasonal staff, leaders in training teen volunteers, and program participants. Physical Requirements 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 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. 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 If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at 01 I understand that information about this job, including the scheduling of interviews will be sent via email and will provide a current email address to ensure timely communication.I acknowledge and would like information emailed to me at: 02 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 Please check any of the positions you are interested in and available to work: Outreach Program Assistant: 2 Lead staff will be hired to work for Outreach in Eagan, engaging with people of all ages. At Camp Rahn, Dakota Woodlands, Series All Play, Leaders in Training and occasional events, you'll enjoy interacting with the diverse Eagan community. This staff will plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreation activities throughout the summer. This team will also work onsite and lead the team at Camp Rahn, a full day camp for ages 7-11, Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. In addition, the staff will coordinate set up, take down, and use of facility, equipment, and materials with a team of 4 staff. Shift times will vary to cover program times listed below. Schedule will vary weekly, approximately 36-40 hours a week. Camp Rahn: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm | Dakota Woodlands: Mondays 5-8pm | Series All Play: Tuesdays 4-8pm | Leaders in Training: Monday-Friday mornings. Nature Camp: 1 Lead staff will be hired to work Nature Camps, Truck and Muck Camp, and Safety Camp to plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreation camp activities throughout the summer with a team of 4 staff. In addition, the lead staff will work onsite to coordinate set up, take down, and use of facility, equipment, and materials. Schedule will vary weekly, approximately 36-40 hours a week. Camp Prep and planning: June 15-17 | Nature Camp: June 22-25 | Nature Camp: June 29-July 2 | Camp Prep: July 6-9 | Safety Camp: July 10 | Truck and Muck Camp: July 13-16 | Nature Camp: July 27-30 | Camp Wrap Up August 3-5. Behavior Support: 1 Lead behavior support person will work throughout the recreation division to provide hands on help and solutions for all summer camps. This person will reach out to families before each week of camp to set up plans for success and help staff onsite to work with participants. The behavior support person will divide their time across approximately 8 programs, camps and sites. Camp programs need support from June 15-August 14. 05 If you are a current City of Eagan employee, please list your position and the name of your supervisor (NA if none). 06 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field? Yes No 07 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). 08 How many years of college coursework have you completed in recreation programming, education, event planning, or a related field? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years (completed degree) 09 How many years of work experience do you have in recreation programming, education, event planning, or a related field? No Experience 1-2 years 3-4 years 5+ years 10 Do you have any previous experience working with Eagan Parks and Recreation, its programs, and/or equipment? Yes No 11 Briefly describe your experience and/or education you've completed related to this position (NA if none). 12 Do you have current CPR and First Aid certifications? If yes, please upload your certification(s) to your application/job profile or email them to hrjobs@. Yes No 13 Are you able to communicate fluently in a non-English language? Yes No 14 Please list any non-English languages you are fluent in. 15 Please list any planned absences you have this summer between June 8 and August 14: 16 Have you applied for any other Eagan Parks and Recreations jobs for summer 2026? If yes, please list which jobs (NA if none). 17 Summer Program Assistants are required to attend the following trainings:May 20: Summer will kick off with an Open House. Join us anytime between 4-5:30pm. May 27: Leadership Training, 5pm-6:30pm June 2: CPR/First Aid 6pm | June 8-9 All Staff Training, 9am-4pm June 10: 9am-12noon, All Staff Training June 10: 1pm Outreach Program Assistants tour storage and start planningJune 15: First Day of most camps and All Play for Outreach TeamJune 25: Open house for Camp Rahn for Outreach TeamAre you available for all of the dates listed above? Yes No Required Question

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