Recreation Supervisor - Fitness

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Supervisor – Fitness directs the operations of all fitness programs at the Eden Prairie Community Center and serves on a management team that shares responsibility for monitoring activities involving the public and staff. The role develops and adjusts programs and marketing initiatives to respond to community expectations and needs, increase center use and populations served, improve operational efficiency, and provide exceptional customer service. It manages specialized fitness areas, related budgets, staff, policies, and procedures, and collaborates with recreation supervisors and the broader parks and recreation team. The position is full-time, exempt, and benefits eligible from the date of hire. It is located at the Eden Prairie Community Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and reports to the Community Center Manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but hours may vary based on business needs. The expected start date is the beginning of December 2026. The position requires a related bachelor’s degree, at least two years of relevant work experience, and at least two years providing work direction. CPR and First Aid certifications must be obtained within the first year of employment. The work is mostly indoors in recreation facilities, including pools, gyms, and fitness centers. Physical activity is moderate for most of the work and may include lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally instructing group fitness classes. The role may require work at other City facilities, public presentations, extended keyboard use, and work in seasonal conditions that can include excessive heat. Work interruptions are frequent. Candidates must pass the City’s pre-employment evaluation, including professional reference checks, a background check, work history verification, and education verification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least two years of relevant work experience.
At least two years of experience providing work direction.
CPR and First Aid certifications obtained within the first year of employment.
Computer technology experience.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at other City facilities, some of which are in other areas of the city.
Ability to make presentations and speak publicly in front of City leaders and employees.
Ability to use a keyboard for extended periods for scheduling, report preparation, and writing.
Ability to work in recreation facilities where seasonal conditions can include excessive heat.
Successful completion of the City’s pre-employment evaluation, including professional reference checks, a background check, work history verification, and education verification.
Skills in composure, creativity, decision making, delegation, motivating others, and hiring talent.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of direct supervisory experience.
Experience using registration, league scheduling, and/or facility scheduling software such as RecTrac or similar.
Ability to instruct group fitness classes.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead fitness programs at the Eden Prairie Community Center.
Develop, implement, and adjust programs and marketing initiatives based on community expectations and needs to increase usage, populations served, and operating efficiency while providing exceptional customer service.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise part-time staff and volunteers in specialized fitness areas.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training, including on technology used for memberships, program registration, and customer transactions.
Coach and mentor employees, set goals and objectives, monitor progress, and address employee issues effectively.
Verify accurate employee timecard submissions in accordance with guidelines.
Obtain, develop, and enforce policies and procedures that support consistency, safety, and structured programs.
Manage and monitor budgets for specialized areas.
Communicate and partner with recreation supervisors to streamline processes, programs, policies, and procedures and provide effective community service.
Prepare and issue reports to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission, City Council, and other interest groups to build positive stakeholder partnerships.
Support community center and parks and recreation programs by organizing events and projects and leading programs as part of the parks and recreation team.
Perform a variety of duties as part of the City’s teamwork approach.