Recreation Supervisor- Senior Center

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Supervisor – Senior Center manages and supervises all Senior Center operations and plans and implements quality programs for senior adults. The position leads daily operations; develops and adjusts programs, special events, and marketing initiatives in response to community needs; and works to increase center usage, populations served, and operational efficiency while providing exceptional customer service. The supervisor hires, trains, and oversees a full-time recreation specialist, part-time staff, and volunteers; manages budgets and facility rentals; establishes and enforces policies and procedures; and coordinates with recreation supervisors, an Advisory Council, senior housing developments, service organizations, and businesses. The role also oversees the senior volunteer program, including volunteer scheduling, training, and recognition. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position located at the Senior Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, reporting to the Recreation Manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with hours subject to change based on business needs. Most work takes place in a normal office environment, with intermittent visits to other worksites and occasional travel to meetings or off-site activities. The role includes public presentations and periodic deadline pressure and frequent interruptions. Physical effort is generally light, with intermittent lifting or carrying of 25–50 pounds. The hiring pay range is $93,059–$106,995 annually, depending on qualifications. The expected start date is the beginning of December 2026. Candidates must successfully complete the City’s pre-employment process before their first day, including professional reference checks, background and driver’s license checks, work history and education verification, and a leadership evaluation. A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record must be maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least two years of relevant work experience.
At least two years of providing work direction.
Experience with computer technology.
Must successfully complete and pass the City’s pre-employment process before the first day of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record.

Nice To Haves

Degree with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.
At least one year of direct supervisory experience.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications.
Experience using registration and/or facility scheduling software such as RecTrac or similar.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the daily operations of the Senior Center.
Develop, implement, and adjust senior programs, special events, and marketing initiatives based on community expectations and needs.
Provide exceptional customer service and work to increase Senior Center usage, populations served, and operational efficiency.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a full-time recreation specialist, part-time staff, and volunteers.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training, including training on technology used for memberships, program registration, and customer transactions.
Coach and mentor employees by setting goals and objectives, monitoring progress, and addressing employee issues effectively.
Verify accurate employee timecard submissions in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Obtain, develop, and enforce policies and procedures that promote consistency, safety, and structured programs.
Manage and monitor budgets for assigned specialized areas.
Coordinate facility rentals and billing requested by employees and the community.
Partner with recreation supervisors to streamline processes, programs, policies, and procedures and improve community service.
Oversee the senior volunteer program, including scheduling and training volunteers and organizing volunteer recognition.
Partner with the Advisory Council, local senior housing developments, service organizations, and businesses.
Perform a variety of other duties as part of the City’s teamwork approach.