Recreation Supervisor - Fitness
About The Position
The Recreation Supervisor – Fitness directs the operations of all fitness programs at the Eden Prairie Community Center. As part of the management team, this position shares responsibility for monitoring activities involving the public and staff. The supervisor develops and adjusts fitness programs and marketing initiatives to meet community needs, increase center usage and populations served, improve operational efficiency, and provide exceptional customer service. The role recruits, hires, trains, and supervises part-time staff and volunteers in specialized fitness areas; supports staff development and performance; and ensures accurate timecard submissions. It develops and enforces policies and procedures, manages budgets for specialized areas, and partners with other recreation supervisors to coordinate programs and processes. The position also prepares reports for the PRNR Commission, City Council, and other groups, and supports community center and parks and recreation programs by organizing events and projects and leading programs. This is a full-time, exempt position located at the Eden Prairie Community Center. It reports to the Community Center Manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though hours may vary based on business needs. The expected start date is the beginning of December 2026. The position is benefits-eligible from the date of hire.
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.
- Experience with computer technology.
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to complete required pre-employment evaluation, including professional reference checks, a background check, work history verification, and education verification.
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.
- Skills and competencies in composure, creativity, decision making, delegation, motivating others, and hiring talent.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead fitness programs at the Eden Prairie Community Center.
- Develop, implement, and adjust programs and marketing initiatives in response to community expectations and needs, with the goals of increasing center usage and populations served, improving operational efficiency, and providing exceptional customer service.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise part-time staff and volunteers in specialized fitness areas.
- Ensure staff receive appropriate training, including training 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 promote consistency, safety, and structured programs.
- Manage and monitor budgets for specialized areas.
- Partner with other recreation supervisors to streamline processes, programs, policies, and procedures and improve community service.
- Prepare and issue reports to the PRNR Commission, City Council, and other interest groups to build positive partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Support community center and parks and recreation programs by organizing events and projects and leading programs.
- Perform a variety of additional duties as part of the City team.
- Make presentations to City leaders and employees and work at other City facilities as needed.
- May instruct group fitness classes.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible from date of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
