What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Supervisor position at City Of Rosemount?
Position Summary
This position is posted as open until filled, with first review of applications to begin on April 27, 2026.
Performs work planning, developing, administering, supervising, and evaluating recreation programs, activities, and special events, overseeing department facilities, providing customer service, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Specific areas of responsibility for this position will include parks rentals, field scheduling, special events, learn to skate programming, warming house operations, pickle ball leagues, and Arbor Day.
Essential Duties
- Plans, conducts, coordinates, and evaluates parks and recreation programs and special events.
- Supervises recreational staff, special interest instructors, seasonal employees, and volunteers, as assigned.
- Supervises activities for persons engaged in recreation programs and co-sponsored events.
- Performs within budget by monitoring revenues and expenses in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests, assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time management of assigned areas.
- Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
- Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public; responds to routine citizen complaints and concerns regarding programming.
- Prepares the publication of a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs.
- Directs or coordinates special events and serves as liaison to special events committees.
- Conducts periodic evaluations of staff and programs.
- Maintains accurate inventories and makes recommendations for purchases of supplies and equipment.
- Trains and instructs employees and volunteers in safe use of equipment.
- Performs a variety of duties such as answering the phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, helping set up tables and chairs for classes and functions, etc.
- Conducts recruitment and selection of part-time and seasonal staff.
- Serves as backup to other department recreation supervisors.
- Serves as liaison to local organizations.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, community groups, facility users, the general public, and other department personnel/staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or a related field AND,
- Three to five years of experience in managing and coordinating recreational programming, events, and facilities, staff coordination and/or management. OR,
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver's License
- AED, CPR, and First Aid certifications, or must obtain within six months of hire.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements and Activity
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting.
Sensory Requirements
Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Sensory Utilization
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
Environmental Conditions
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Rosemount is an Equal Opportunity Employer