Recreation Superintendent

City of Roseville; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roseville in Minnesota seeks a Recreation Superintendent to lead the Recreation Division, oversee program portfolios, budgets, staffing, and community events, and coordinate division-wide planning.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field, at least five years of progressive recreation program experience, and two years of supervisory leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Recreation and Tourism, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation program and event development.
• Minimum of two years of experience supervising staff and providing professional leadership.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, mentoring, and multitasking skills.
• Effective time management, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, promote, supervise, evaluate, and continuously improve an assigned portfolio of recreation programs, community events, activities, and related recreation services.
• Provide direct oversight of assigned programs and services, including the Roseville School of Dance, summer youth programs, adult and youth activities, and special events.
• Develop and manage program objectives, work plans, staffing, budgets, operating procedures, risk management, facilities, contracts, vendors, equipment, communications, accessibility, public safety, and other operational needs associated with assigned programs and events.
• Monitor and improve program quality, participation, accessibility, efficiency, financial performance, and responsiveness to community needs.
• Maintain appropriate leadership and supervisory presence at programs and events, including evenings, weekends, and other non-traditional hours as needed.

Education

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

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Mentoring

Multitasking

Job description

About the City of Roseville

Roseville is a vibrant suburban community conveniently located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul with nearly 700acres 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.

The Recreation Superintendent provides professional leadership and oversight for the Recreation Division, including the planning, development, implementation, promotion, evaluation, and continuous improvement of recreation programs, community events, and related services. The position works to define, establish, and achieve division-wide goals and objectives in alignment with community needs, departmental priorities, and the City's Strategic Plan.

The Recreation Superintendent provides direct oversight for an assigned portfolio of recreation programs and services while also overseeing division-wide operations, planning, budgeting, staffing, and continuous improvement. The position directly oversees programs and services of varying size and complexity, including the Roseville School of Dance, summer youth programs, adult and youth activities, and special events, and provides leadership, direction, and support to Recreation Program Supervisors in the management of their assigned program portfolios.

The position requires a high degree of initiative, organization, sound judgment, communication, and flexibility. The Recreation Superintendent is expected to balance direct program and event oversight with division-level leadership and management responsibilities and to adjust priorities as organizational needs, staffing, programs, and community needs change.

NOTE

This exempt position will work a flexible schedule based on the requirements of assigned programs, events, and division operations. During non-event weeks, the typical work schedule will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alternate workdays and hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required to provide leadership and oversight at programs and community events. The position is expected to adjust its schedule as needed to respond to program, staffing, operational, and organizational needs. 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, develop, implement, promote, supervise, evaluate, and continuously improve an assigned portfolio of recreation programs, community events, activities, and related recreation services.
• Provide direct oversight of assigned programs and services, including the Roseville School of Dance, summer youth programs, adult and youth activities, and special events.
• Develop and manage program objectives, work plans, staffing, budgets, operating procedures, risk management, facilities, contracts, vendors, equipment, communications, accessibility, public safety, and other operational needs associated with assigned programs and events.
• Monitor and improve program quality, participation, accessibility, efficiency, financial performance, and responsiveness to community needs.
• Maintain appropriate leadership and supervisory presence at programs and events, including evenings, weekends, and other non-traditional hours as needed.

Division Leadership and Management

• Provide professional leadership and day-to-day oversight for Recreation Division operations, priorities, work plans, and service delivery.
• Lead division-wide planning, goal setting, problem-solving, resource allocation, and continuous improvement in alignment with departmental priorities and the City's Strategic Plan.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the Recreation Division budget under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, including monitoring revenues and expenditures and supporting departmental cost-recovery expectations.
• Supervise, support, mentor, and evaluate Recreation Division staff and develop staff leadership capacity to support effective and responsive program delivery.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to Recreation Program Supervisors while empowering them to use their professional expertise and creativity to manage their assigned program portfolios and make appropriate program and operational decisions.
• Coordinate staffing, resources, facilities, equipment, and other operational needs across program portfolios to support effective division-wide service delivery.

Collaboration and Community Leadership

• Collaborate with the Parks and Recreation Director, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, Recreation Program Supervisors, other department staff, City departments, community organizations, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and other partners to coordinate services, share resources, solve problems, and achieve organizational priorities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with community partners and stakeholders to strengthen recreation services and respond to changing community needs.
• Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, community partners, and the public regarding recreation programs, events, operational needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Recreation and Tourism, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation program and event development, preferably in a municipal or similar setting.
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs, events, and related services.
• Minimum of two years of experience supervising staff and providing professional leadership.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, mentoring, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programs of varying size and complexity.
• Effective time management, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most work is performed in a normal office environment; however, work inspection and planning may need to be done in the field and is subject to environmental conditions and there is exposure to disagreeable elements such as angry customers, and varying levels of stress. Approximately 15% lifting twenty-five (25) pounds or less. There is travel within the City to view projects or attend meetings and frequently working nights and weekends. It has a high level of detail, pressure deadlines, and will be working as a team and independently.

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

Activities that occur frequently (2-5 hours/shift): sitting

Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): standing, walking, lifting, carrying

Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling.

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.

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