Recreation Program Supervisor - Emphasis Community Events, Arts, and Adult Programs

City of Roseville, MN; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

The City of Roseville, MN is seeking a Recreation Program Supervisor to provide professional leadership and direct oversight for an assigned portfolio of community events, arts and cultural activities, adult enrichment programs, trips, and youth outreach experiences. The role requires initiative, organization, sound judgment, and flexibility, including some evenings and weekends.

The position collaborates with the Recreation Superintendent and staff to plan, develop, implement, promote,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, Recreation and Tourism, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in recreation program and event development, preferably in a municipal or similar setting.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, mentoring, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement, supervise, and evaluate assigned community events, arts and cultural activities, adult enrichment programs, trips, youth outreach experiences, and related recreation services.
• Develop and manage program objectives, work plans, staffing, budgets, operating procedures, risk management, and logistics, including facilities, permits, contracts, vendors, equipment, transportation, public safety, accessibility, communications, and event operations.
• Monitor and improve program quality, participation, accessibility, efficiency, and responsiveness to community needs; maintain appropriate leadership and supervisory presence and monitor program revenues and expenditures.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal employees and event staff, while developing staff leadership capacity to support safe and effective program delivery during evenings, weekends, and peak activity periods.
• Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with contractual staff, independent contractors, community groups, and other partners involved in program and event delivery.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase program participation and attendance and prepare and oversee assigned program and event budgets under the direction of the Assistant Director.
• Contribute to Recreation Division planning, budgeting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and provide assistance or leadership outside the assigned portfolio when organizational needs require.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with the Recreation Superintendent and other supervisors regarding program operations, staffing needs, challenges, and opportunities to share resources and support division-wide priorities.
• Model initiative, accountability, flexibility, respectful communication, and teamwork, while demonstrating respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and interests and supporting an inclusive and equitable workplace and community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Mentoring

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, Recreation and Tourism, or a related field

Job description

About the City of Roseville: Roseville is a vibrant suburban community conveniently located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul with nearly 700 acres of public parks and some of the best shopping, dining and lodging in the Twin Cities.

Summary About the City of Roseville: Roseville is a vibrant suburban community conveniently located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul with nearly 700 acres of public parks and some of the best shopping, dining and lodging in the Twin Cities. Roseville has 36,000 residents, but the community doubles in size everyday with visitors and workers venturing into the city. Located on I-35W & State Highway 36, Roseville borders Minneapolis and St. Paul, and is a quick commute to both downtowns. Roseville is home to the John Rose Minnesota OVAL, the largest outdoor refrigerated sheet of ice in North America; Rosedale Center, a destination shopping center that attracts 14 million visitors annually; the nation’s first Target store; and 33 city parks, including our signature green space Central Park. Roseville is located in Ramsey County and is served by Roseville Area Schools and Mounds View Schools. City services include full-time professional police and fire departments, public works, parks and recreation, community development, finance, and administration. Roseville also operates a driver's license and passport center.

About Roseville Parks And Recreation Department: Roseville Parks and Recreation is a professionally staffed and maintained parks system, comprised of 33 parks spanning 680 acres. There are 35 ballfields, 28 playgrounds and 67 miles of trails and walkways.

Roseville Parks And Recreation Also Includes:

• Cedarholm Golf Course and Community Building
• Roseville Skating Center and the John Rose MNOVAL, the largest outdoor refrigerated sheet of ice in North America
• Muriel Sahlin Arboretum
• Harriet Alexander Nature Center

Roseville offers adult, child, teen, and family recreation and sports programs year-round. More than 14,000 individuals enrolled in a Roseville recreation program in 2025. Roseville Parks and Recreation also hosts a variety of family-friendly community events, including, Rosefest and the Live at the Rog free summer concert series.

Recreation Program Supervisor provides professional leadership and direct oversight for an assigned portfolio of community events, arts and cultural activities, adult enrichment programs, trips, youth outreach experiences, and other recreation services. The position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, promoting, evaluating, and continuously improving programs and services of varying size and complexity in response to community needs, departmental priorities, and the City's Strategic Plan. The Recreation Program Supervisor is accountable for the effective operation and success of assigned programs while also contributing to the overall success of the Parks and Recreation Department. The position work closely and in collaboration with the Recreation Program Superintendent, other supervisors, staff, volunteers, contractors, community organizations, and City departments to coordinate services, solve problems, share resources, and achieve organizational priorities. The position requires a high degree of initiative, organization, sound judgment, and flexibility, including the ability to effectively manage programs and events that may require evening and weekend work or adjustment to changing community.

NOTE: This posting will create a six (6) month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies. First round interviews are anticipated to take place around Thursday, September 28. This position requires a flexible work schedule based on the needs of assigned programs and events. Alternate workdays and hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required to provide leadership and oversight for community events, typically two to three events per month.

Essential Duties Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Program and Event Leadership

• Plan, coordinate, implement, supervise, and evaluate assigned community events, arts and cultural activities, adult enrichment programs, trips, youth outreach experiences, and related recreation services.
• Develop and manage program objectives, work plans, staffing, budgets, operating procedures, risk management, and logistics, including facilities, permits, contracts, vendors, equipment, transportation, public safety, accessibility, communications, and event operations.
• Monitor and improve program quality, participation, accessibility, efficiency, and responsiveness to community needs; maintain appropriate leadership and supervisory presence and monitor program revenues and expenditures.

Staff and Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal employees and event staff, while developing staff leadership capacity to support safe and effective program delivery during evenings, weekends, and peak activity periods.
• Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with contractual staff, independent contractors, community groups, and other partners involved in program and event delivery.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase program participation and attendance and prepare and oversee assigned program and event budgets under the direction of the Assistant Director.

Division-Wide Leadership and Teamwork

• Contribute to Recreation Division planning, budgeting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and provide assistance or leadership outside the assigned portfolio when organizational needs require.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with the Recreation Superintendent and other supervisors regarding program operations, staffing needs, challenges, and opportunities to share resources and support division-wide priorities.
• Model initiative, accountability, flexibility, respectful communication, and teamwork, while demonstrating respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and interests and supporting an inclusive and equitable workplace and community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, Recreation and Tourism, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in recreation program and event development, preferably in a municipal or similar setting.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, mentoring, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This exempt position requires a flexible work schedule based on the needs of assigned programs and events. During non-event weeks, the typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which is expected to apply to approximately 60% of work weeks. Alternate workdays and hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required to provide leadership and oversight for community events, typically two to three events per month. Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment, with some outdoor work associated with programs and events. The position requires working at a high level of detail and meeting deadlines, with generally light physical effort. The position may require lifting up to 60 pounds for approximately 15% of the work time.

These physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Activities that occur constantly (5-8 hours/shift): talking, hearing

Activities that occur frequently (2-5 hours/shift): standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, reaching

Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination

Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): climbing, balancing, stooping

The City of Roseville (City) is committed to the values of accountability, community, equity, integrity, and safety. We strive to foster a workplace where employees are valued, respected, and treated with dignity. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. The City recognizes that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to effectively serve our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or religious needs. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. This material is also available in alternative formats upon request.

The City of Roseville offers a wide range of benefits to benefit eligible employees. As full-time or part-time regular employee of the City of Roseville, you and your family can participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan. Also known as a Cafeteria Plan, this plan allows you to participate in the medical, health savings account or health reimbursement account, dental, life insurance, health care and dependent care (day care) spending accounts, and deferred compensation plans on a pre-tax basis as eligibility allows. The City has four contribution tiers in the cafeteria plan (Single, Single +1, Family, and Opt Out) for eligible employees to select benefits from. The City also offers a pension and disability insurance coverage to eligible staff and a generous amount of holidays and other time off.

01 Do you currently have a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, Recreation and Tourism, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you currently have at least one year of experience in recreation program and event development, preferably in a municipal or similar setting?

• Yes
• No

03 This exempt position will work a flexible schedule based on the requirements of assigned programs and events. During non-event weeks, the typical work schedule will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., estimated to occur during approximately 60% of work weeks. Alternate workdays and hours, including some evenings and weekends, will be required to provide leadership and oversight at community events, typically two to three events per month. Can you meet the requirements of this flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No

04 Describe one innovative recreation event or program you have created, developed, or significantly improved. Please explain the concept and what made the event innovative and successful.

• Required Question