Recreation Supervisor - Fitness

Default Brand; Eden Prairie (MN); Presencial; USD 93.000 - 107.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Default Brand in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Recreation Supervisor – Fitness to lead fitness programs at the Eden Prairie Community Center. This on-site role reports to the Community Center Manager and requires bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience.

Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some variability. The position includes benefits eligibility and a structured pre-employment process, with interviews and start dates planned later in 2026.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.
• Minimum of two years of providing work direction is required.
• Minimum of one year of direct supervisory experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications obtained within the first year of employment are required.
• Experience using registration, league scheduling and/or facility scheduling software (RecTrac or similar) is preferred.
• Experience with computer technology is required.

Responsabilidades

• Manages and leads the fitness programs at the Eden Prairie Community Center.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises part-time staff and volunteers within specialized fitness areas.
• Obtains, develops, and enforces appropriate policies and procedures to ensure consistency, safety, and structured programs.
• Communicates and partners with all recreation supervisors to streamline processes, programs, policies, and procedures.

Conocimientos

Composure

Creativity

Decision Making

Delegation

Motivating Others

Hiring Talent

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

RecTrac

Descripción del empleo

Job Category: Parks & Rec-Community Center

Requisition Number: RECRE002318

• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Community Center
Eden Prairie, MN 55346, USA

Description

Recreation Supervisor – Fitness Position Profile

Hiring Pay Range: $93,059 – $106,995 annually depending on qualifications

Deadline to Apply: 11/4/26, by 8:30am (central time)

Interviews: End of October/Beginning of November (virtual), November 16, 2026 (in-person)

Pre-Employment Process: mid-November 2026

Expected Start Date: Beginning of December 2026

Details

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
• Reports to Community Center Manager
• Located at Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346)
• Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on business need.

Responsibilities

The Recreation Supervisor – Fitness directs the operations of all fitness programs in the Community Center. This position is part of a management team that shares responsibility of monitoring all activities at the Community Center regarding the public and staff. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Manages and leads the fitness programs at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Develops, implements, and adjusts programs and marketing initiatives based on community expectations and needs to increase Community Center usage, populations served, and efficiency of operations while providing exceptional customer service to Community Center members.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises part-time staff and volunteers within specialized fitness areas. Ensures employees are provided with proper training, including training on technology that is utilized for memberships, program registration, and customer transactions. Coaches/mentors employees by setting goals and objectives, monitors progress and addresses employee issues effectively. Verifies accurate timecard submissions of all employees by following all guidelines to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Obtains, develops, and enforces appropriate policies and procedures to ensure consistency, safety, and structured programs. Manages and monitors budget pertaining to specialized areas.
• Communicates and partners with all recreation supervisors to streamline processes, programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the community is receiving the best service possible. Prepares and issues reports to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources (PRNR) Commission, City Council, and other interest groups to build positive partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Supports all community center and parks and recreation programs through organizing events and projects, and leading programs as part of the parks and recreation team.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.
• Minimum of two years of providing work direction is required.
• Minimum of one year of direct supervisory experience is preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications obtained within the first year of employment are required.
• Experience using registration, league scheduling and/or facility scheduling software (RecTrac or similar) is preferred.
• Experience with computer technology is required.
• Physical activity is moderate for the majority of the work with lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. In addition, there may be times you are asked to instruct group fitness classes. This position requires working at other City facilities, some of which are in other areas of the city. There is a need to make presentations, which involves public speaking in front of City leaders and employees. Scheduling, report preparation and writing at times requires extended use of a keyboard. Work interruptions are frequent. Most work is performed indoors in recreation facilities such as pools, gyms, and fitness center. Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, work history verification and education verification.

Skills

• Composure: Exhibits self-confidence and asserts self appropriately to advocate a point of view. Is cool under pressure. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times. Can handle stress. Maintains balance even when unexpected circumstances arise. Able to identify and manage crisis situations. Faces adversity head on. Energized by tough challenges.
• Creativity: Effective at generating and utilizing creative ideas. Can facilitate effective brainstorming to gather information from several sources and in group settings. Can project how potential ideas may play out in the organization. Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions to implement. Strategically approaches situations for desired positive outcomes.
• Decision Making: Can be counted on to independently make solid decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment. Able to take learned decisions in one area and apply in similar situations. Determines appropriate course of action after weighing and analyzing different options. Presents solutions and suggestions within the appropriate channels. Understands competition within a private marketplace. Develops effective business strategies to maximize profit or value to customers. Displays an in-depth understanding of specific legal area. Routinely guides others to make lawful decisions.
• Delegation: Identifies ways other team members can help achieve a goal. Follows-up, feedback, coaching and mentoring that is tailored to the person’s work style. Provides appropriate tools and resources to assist others in acting independently. Assists others during the project planning phase by breaking down tasks, sharing tools and providing clear direction.
• Motivating Others: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Makes each individual’s work feel important. Is someone people like working for and with. Able to motivate direct reports, project members and a team. Invites input and encourages contribution. Empowers others by sharing responsibilities and accountability.
• Hiring Talent: Makes appropriate staffing decisions based on the right mixture of facts. Follows all legal requirements, policies and procedures. Practices equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Able to identify talent and potential. Hires the best people. Assembles a balanced and capable team and builds a network of resources. Able to identify talent and potential. Develops succession plans to anticipate and prepare for team change.

Our Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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