Recreation Program Coordinator - Youth, Teen, and Adaptive and Inclusion (part-time)

City of Shoreview, MN; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial benefits

Job summary

The City of Shoreview's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Coordinator to lead youth, teen, and adaptive-inclusive programs. You will guide program development, support staff, and help families access inclusive recreation opportunities.

Responsibilities include supervising Associate staff, coordinating budgets, writing promotional materials, and delivering high-quality customer service to participants in person, by phone, and via email.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation, leisure studies, or closely related field
• One year experience in general recreation programming
• One year supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates youth, teen, and adaptive programming
• Provides guidance and support to staff to address inclusivity needs
• Assists with operational tasks and budgets for adaptive/inclusive programs
• Trains, assigns, and evaluates Associate staff
• Develops new program offerings
• Provides high-quality customer service via phone, email, and in person

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Communication

Customer service

Inclusive recreation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

The City of Shoreview Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring a part-time Recreation Program Coordinator to focus on our youth, teen, and adaptive and inclusion recreation programs. Recreational programs are a key part of the quality of life and value we provide to our residents.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of youth, teen, and adaptive programming, including the drop-in childcare program and youth summer leadership program
• Provides guidance and support to staff across recreation programs to help address behavioral, social, sensory, and disability-related needs and ensure everyone can participate fully and inclusively
• Assists Recreation Program Supervisor with overall operational tasks and administrative duties for adaptive and inclusive programs by partnering with park and recreation staff, inclusion specialists and families to determine suitable accommodations, behavioral support tactics, and specialized resources to foster successful engagement in recreational activities
• Selects, trains, assigns and evaluates Associate (part-time) staff
• Develops new program offerings
• Provides consistent, high quality customer service to participants. Responds to inquiries about programs on the phone, via email, and in person; troubleshoot problems and resolve complaints
• Prepares program budgets; tracks and monitors revenues & expenses
• Writes and edits information for brochures, flyers and other promotional materials
• Other duties and special projects as appropriate or assigned

This list is not intended to include all essential job functions, but is representative of the typical job duties. Note: This position requires regular and reliable attendance, the ability to concentrate and manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work well with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in parks & recreation, leisure studies, early childhood, elementary education or closely related field
• One year experience in general recreation programming
• One year supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report

Desired Qualifications

• Additional recreation programming experience
• Additional supervisory experience
• Experience working with childcare programs
• Experience with youth programs
• Experience working with teen programs
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Hours

25 hours/week; generally, Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 4:30 pm; occasional nights and weekends

Hiring Wage Range

$28.80 - $31.75 per hour depending on experience. This position is eligible for partial benefits. (2026 full wage range: $28.80 - $38.44 per hour)

Deadline

Open until filled. First consideration given to applications received by October 4, 2026.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

Yes, associate employees.

Physical Demands

Employee is frequently required to sit, talk, listen, and hear; continuously use hands/fingers dexterously; and frequently reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch in the performance of the job. Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force frequently and 30 to 50 pounds intermittently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Environmental Conditions

Duties of the job are primarily administrative in nature performed in an office environment with occasional work performed outdoors. The physical and environmental hazards and risks associated with the job can be characterized as minimal.

The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.