What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant - Golf - Limited Term position at City of Rochester, MN?
Position Description
The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:
Recreation Assistant- Golf - Limited Term
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together .
The City of Rochester, Minnesota (pop. 115,000 ) Park and Recreation Department provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for people to enjoy and manages more than 3500 acres of park land including 4 golf courses, over 100 individual parks and 85 miles of paved trails.
"Providing traditional, innovative, and affordable quality services (activities, programs, and facilities) for Rochester's citizens and visitors."
Nature of Work
The Recreation Assistant works closely with the Director of Parks & Recreation, Recreation Supervisor, and Recreation Coordinator to support the operations of Parks & Recreation programs. This is a limited term position that oversees and assists with the day-to-day operation of recreational seasonal facilities, sports leagues and recreational programming. This specific role is being hired to assist at Soldiers Field Golf Course. An additional Recreation Assistant will be hired to assist in the coordination and operation of the First Tee youth golf program. Primary duties include scheduling tee-times, collecting appropriate fees for facility usage, cash handling and starting golfers and monitoring pace of play. Duties also include processing registration, scheduling and implementation of programming, and reporting. A successful candidate must be able to interact with the public in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
Work Schedule:
Work schedules vary and include weekends and early morning/evening hours.
Pay Rate:
$28.25-$35.39 per hour, depending on qualifications/experience.
Limited Term Appointment: This is a limited-term position that is available until October 31, 2026, and is contingent upon the availability of allocated funds, as well as favorable performance by the incumbent. At the end of this time, the position will be eliminated unless the City elects ongoing continuation.
Please apply by Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:59pm CST.
Duties And Responsibilities
The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.
Customer Service
Education and Experience
HS Diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of experience performing administrative or customer service work.
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Recreation Management or similar field
2 years of experience working in recreation or sports industry.
Experience working at a golf course performing golf operations
Additional Information
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: Standing, walking
Frequent demands: Bending, stooping, kneeling, pulling, pushing
Occasional demands: Lifting
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:
Recreation Assistant- Golf - Limited Term
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together .
The City of Rochester, Minnesota (pop. 115,000 ) Park and Recreation Department provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for people to enjoy and manages more than 3500 acres of park land including 4 golf courses, over 100 individual parks and 85 miles of paved trails.
"Providing traditional, innovative, and affordable quality services (activities, programs, and facilities) for Rochester's citizens and visitors."
Nature of Work
The Recreation Assistant works closely with the Director of Parks & Recreation, Recreation Supervisor, and Recreation Coordinator to support the operations of Parks & Recreation programs. This is a limited term position that oversees and assists with the day-to-day operation of recreational seasonal facilities, sports leagues and recreational programming. This specific role is being hired to assist at Soldiers Field Golf Course. An additional Recreation Assistant will be hired to assist in the coordination and operation of the First Tee youth golf program. Primary duties include scheduling tee-times, collecting appropriate fees for facility usage, cash handling and starting golfers and monitoring pace of play. Duties also include processing registration, scheduling and implementation of programming, and reporting. A successful candidate must be able to interact with the public in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
Work Schedule:
Work schedules vary and include weekends and early morning/evening hours.
Pay Rate:
$28.25-$35.39 per hour, depending on qualifications/experience.
Limited Term Appointment: This is a limited-term position that is available until October 31, 2026, and is contingent upon the availability of allocated funds, as well as favorable performance by the incumbent. At the end of this time, the position will be eliminated unless the City elects ongoing continuation.
Please apply by Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:59pm CST.
Duties And Responsibilities
The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.
Customer Service
- Interact with program participants and guests and provides information on facilities and programs in a manner that will assure the highest possible level of guest service.
- Assist the recreation program leaders with management and supervision of programs. This includes providing hands-on support for the programs and filling in at locations as needed.
- Assist with the management and supervision of program staff including communications and scheduling.
- Assist the Recreation Supervisor with the planning and management of seasonal recreational facilities
- Follow prescribed cash handling and record keeping procedures.
- Assist with day-to-day department operations and office support.
- Utilize recreation management software to process registration and organize leagues and activities.
- Review and evaluate programs using surveys and other tools to measure performance and help inform any changes.
- Perform other duties as assigned or necessary
- Assist with the operations and scheduling for the First Tee Program.
- Work with outside vendors and consultants.
- Process registration fees and applications.
- Advertise the program to the public.
Education and Experience
HS Diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of experience performing administrative or customer service work.
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Recreation Management or similar field
2 years of experience working in recreation or sports industry.
Experience working at a golf course performing golf operations
Additional Information
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: Standing, walking
Frequent demands: Bending, stooping, kneeling, pulling, pushing
Occasional demands: Lifting
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Salary : $28 - $35