Recreation Coordinator - Sports

City of Brooklyn Center, MN; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brooklyn Center is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to support youth and adult sport programs, under the Recreation Manager, delivering communication, leadership, planning and program support.

Hours are Monday–Friday with some evenings and weekends. The role involves coordinating leagues and events, supervising staff and volunteers, and working with community partners to provide an inclusive, positive experience for participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, education, or closely related field
• Two years post-secondary education plus three years year-round recreation experience
• Two years post-secondary education plus five years seasonal recreation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Applicant must be able to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, sit, kneel, throw, and lift up to 25 lbs

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee sports leagues, programs, tournaments, and events while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development, and an inclusive, positive recreational experience for all participants.
• Assist Recreation Managers/Supervisors to provide leadership, work direction, schedules, communication and on-site supervision for part-time/seasonal staff, contractual staff and volunteers.
• Organize the planning of programs, trainings, meetings, ongoing coaching and evaluations.
• Supervise, lead, and set a positive example for participants.
• Technical assistance with program and event management including registration, marketing, staff supervision, schedules, public outreach, communications and coordination of employees and programs.
• Responsible for communication with program partners, participants and employees regarding program updates, facility conditions and weather related issues.
• Keep accurate records of daily attendance, accident reports and discipline reports.
• Document and inform supervisor of on-site program concerns including scheduling conflicts, maintenance needs, and all other pertinent program related issues.
• Inventory supplies and equipment for programs, communicate with supervisors and purchase additional supplies as directed.
• Ability to work well with other independently as responsibilities may require.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Experience working in recreation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, education, or related

2 years post-secondary + 3 years year-round recreation experience

2 years post-secondary + 5 years seasonal recreation experience

Job description

Do you have an interest in serving the public and working for a great city? Join Brooklyn Center and be a part of an amazing group of city employees who are proud of the work they do every day. The Recreation Department is currently recruiting a full-time, benefit-eligible, Recreation Coordinator. Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Manager, as a member of the Recreation Department staff, this position is expected to provide communication, leadership, planning and assistance for recreation programs mainly youth and adult sport programs.

Hours are primarily Monday - Friday and will include evening and weekends as programs and events dictate. Program participants may range in ages from youth to older adults, with group sizes ranging from 4 to 1500 or more. First round of interviews will be on Friday, November 6, 2026.

• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing sports leagues, programs, tournaments, and special events while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development, and an inclusive, positive recreational experience for all participants.
• Assist Recreation Managers/Supervisors to provide leadership, work direction, schedules, communication and on-site supervision for part-time/seasonal staff, contractual staff and volunteers.
• Organize the planning of programs, trainings, meetings, ongoing coaching and evaluations.
• Supervise, lead, and set a positive example for participants.
• Technical assistance with program and event management including registration, marketing, staff supervision, schedules, public outreach, communications and coordination of employees and programs.
• Responsible for communication with program partners, participants and employees regarding program updates, facility conditions and weather related issues.
• Keep accurate records of daily attendance, accident reports and discipline reports.
• Document and inform supervisor of on-site program concerns including scheduling conflicts, maintenance needs, and all other pertinent program related issues.
• Inventory supplies and equipment for programs, communicate with supervisors and purchase additional supplies as directed.
• Ability to work well with other independently as responsibilities may require.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Additional duties as requested.
• Experience working in recreation.

1. Enhance participant experience and community engagement.
2. Complete assigned program reports, surveys, and evaluations.
3. Demonstrate creativity and initiative to develop and implement new sports programs.
4. Communication and problem solve with supervisor, coordinator, co-workers, community partners, parents, and participants.
5. Ability to successfully collaborate with various departments, vendors, community partners and organizations.
6. Administer basic first aid as needed.
7. Follow the City of Brooklyn Center policies and procedures.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in recreation, education, or closely related field OR,
• 2. Two (2) years of post-secondary education and three (3) years of year-round experience in recreation OR,
• 3. Two (2) years of post-secondary education and five (5) years of seasonal job experience in recreation.

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Experience working in recreation.

Applicant must be able to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, sit, kick, kneel, throw, and life up to 25 lbs.

Applicant must be able to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, sit, kick, kneel, throw, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Experience working with persons with special needs and/or disabilities.
• Experience working with recreation software programs and social media platforms.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Communications:

Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to speak and write English clearly.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with persons who do not speak English and are from a variety of different cultures.

Must have strong customer service skills.

Decision Making:

Must act in a decisive manner, using good judgement. Must be able to assess problems and situations, able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives. Must have knowledge of utilization of appropriate resources and the willingness to initiate use of available resources.

Interpersonal Relationships:

Provides excellent customer service. Must be able to work in cooperation with other staff members. Must be consistent in dealing with people; must have the ability to accept and provide constructive criticism and/or discipline; must have tact and diplomacy; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; must have a positive attitude.

Professional Attitude:

Must have commitment to the organization; willingness to take initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence. Must represent the organization to other agencies, staff, and citizens with a courteous, helpful, and accurate business-like attitude in all telephone and personal contact. Must have the ability to work as a team member.

Quality of Work:

Must be able to produce quality, accurate work. Must be able to detect and correct errors. Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to utilize work time properly and productively. Must be able to coordinate and follow through on projects to completion. Must be able to work independently on a wide variety of projects and assignments.

Technical Knowledge:

Must have working knowledge of computer software, publishing software, and office equipment including phones. Must have ability to quickly learn new information and initiate improvements as needed.

Physical Abilities:

Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media. Must have the ability to remain seated or standing at the same workstation for up to eight hours at a time with appropriate breaks within that time frame. Must have the ability to record names and numbers accurately. Must have ability to hear while answering telephone and receiving visitors at counter. Must have ability to bend to file items frequently. Must be able to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, sit, kick, kneel, throw, and lift up to 25 lbs.

The City of Brooklyn Center will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, ability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, veteran status, or membership on a local human rights commission, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression, and lawful participation in the Minnesota Cannabis Patient Registry. The City of Brooklyn Center will take all necessary steps to ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment. The contents of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be terminated by either party, at will. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilites to perform the essential tasks. All employees are responsible for following applicable policies and procedures as defined by their manager or as described in the personnel handbook.