Recreation Attendant - Pickleball (Seasonal)

Recreation Attendant

• Pickleball (Seasonal)

Position Profile

Status: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt

Salary: Starts at $15-$17 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Typical schedules are two hour shifts up to 10 hours per week; available shifts are Monday-Sunday mornings approximately 8 am

• 10 am and Monday-Thursday evenings 5:30 pm

• 7:30 pm. Seasonal position ends in late August. Position may be extended and hours adjusted upon business need and candidate interest.

Location: Various outdoor pickleball courts in Eden Prairie parks and the Eden Prairie Community Center, as assigned.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Recreation Supervisor

• Athletics. This position may take work direction from other Recreation Supervisors.

Recreation Division

The Recreation Services Division has the responsibility for managing all recreation facilities and providing a variety of affordable recreation programs and services for all age groups and people of all abilities. The staff in this division are responsible for the management of facilities such as the Art Center, Senior Center, and the Outdoor Center, as well as all other City park buildings and recreation facilities such as ball fields, outdoor ice rinks, sledding hill and amphitheater.

Position Responsibilities

The Recreation Attendant

• Pickleball assists the Recreation Supervisor

• Athletics with on-site service of pickleball programs and open play. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• On-site facilitator of pickleball programs and open play at various City-owned outdoor and indoor facilities as assigned.

• Ensures fair, equitable, inclusive, and safe play at assigned pickleball facilities.

• Positively engages with park and facility visitors; promotes fair play, sportspersonship, and a fun and safe environment; upholds facility, park, and pickleball rules.

• Develops positive relationships with pickleballers of all ages and skill levels.

• Provides weekly activity reports and feedback to Recreation Supervisor

• Athletics.

• Sweeps and squeegees courts as needed.

• Supports special projects and events as assigned.

While these areas are the primary focus of the 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.

City of Eden Prairie 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.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required. A valid driver's license is required.

Work Experience: Experience in recreational, athletics, or educational settings preferred.

Technical Skills: Highly knowledgeable in the sport of pickleball.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/pull/push/carry up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions: Majority of work hours are in an outdoor setting.

Position Specific Expectations

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to speak clearly and succinctly.

Integrity: Steward of City values and goals; instills a fair and inclusive atmosphere.

Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

City of Eden Prairie Pre-employment Process

The City of Eden Prairie conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position:

• Criminal History Background Check

• Work History Verification

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.

City of Eden Prairie Application Timeline

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Review Applications: As received

Interviews: As received

Expected Start Date: April, 2024