Recreation Team Lead - Art Camps

Salary: $17.85 HourlyLocation : Eagan Art HouseJob Type: Seasonal/TemporaryJob Number: 20260009Department: Parks and RecreationDivision: RecreationOpening Date: 02/02/2026FLSA: Non-ExemptJob DescriptionRecreation Team Leader - Art CampsSummer 2026Pay: $18.39 per hourPart-Time, Seasonal, Not Benefit EligibleJoin the City of Eagan as a Summer Program Team Leader for Art Camps!If you're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for youth and fostering a sense of community, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The Eagan Art House is a community visual art learning center offering a wide variety of summer camps for youth and teens.This position will assist with summer camps for ages 6-8, 9-11, and 11+. Art Camp Team Leaders will also develop activities and lead daily Lunch Bunch for all day campers.Interviews for this position will begin on March 19. Offers of employment will be made by April 8.Required Staff Trainings and Hours:Art House Summer Camp team works Monday - Thursday daytime hours with occasional Friday hours.Staff Open House: May 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pmLeadership Training: May 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pmCPR Training: June 2, 5, or 12.Onsite Staff Training: June 8 - 10, 9:00am to Noon, and June 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm (lunch provided).Programs run June 15 through August 27; some evening and weekend hours may be available.City holidays are June 19 and July 4.Can't work the whole summer?That's okay - please still apply and let's chat! We want staff to have some flexibility to take on other adventures throughout the summer while still serving our community's needs.A few things to keep in mind:All staff are expected to be a part of mandatory staff training on June 8-11.Hiring preference is given to staff who can commit to more weeks of the full summer. Please share dates you may or will need off before or during your interview.Most leadership positions require a full season commitment.Essential Position FunctionsAssist Eagan Art House teaching artists with summer art camps.Keep campers engaged in art activities.Plan, coordinate, and implement activities for daily Lunch Bunch.Create a welcoming environment for all students and their grown ups.Promote inclusivity and diversity in a community setting.Assist with set up, clean up, and use of facility, equipment and materials.Ability to relate to parents, program partners and general public in a professional and courteous manner.Assist with the supervision of program and participants.Make decisions and respond to questions and concerns relating to participants, programs, staff and the public.Respond to work direction.Responsible for his/her own transportation to program site.Assist with daily operations as needed.Minimum QualificationsJob seekers should be 18 years of age or older -OR- have one (1) year of experience in an arts or recreation setting.Valid Driver's License.Things that may help you be successful in this roleOne (1) year of college coursework and/or skills in art, recreation, education, or a closely related setting.Two (2) years of work of volunteer experience.Experience working or volunteering with children.Availability to work Monday - Thursday during the summer with occasional Friday hours.Ability to be conversational in a language other than English.CPR and First Aid Certifications.SupervisionThe Team Leader will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and be provided work direction from the Recreation Programmer, Recreation Specialist(s), and Program Assistant(s).Physical RequirementsWhile performing duties of the job the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, dance, sing and other movements in a variety of environments. Vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision and peripheral vision. Employees may also be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Working ConditionsIndoor and outdoor setting.May be exposed to debris and blood borne pathogens.This position is not eligible for benefits.As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visitIf you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at01I understand that information about this job, including the scheduling of interviews will be sent via email. Please provide a current email address to ensure timely communication.Please list the email you'd like communications sent to:02Are you available for training June 8 - 11 and all 10 weeks of Camp, June 15 - August 27?YesNo03Please list any pre-planned absences you have this summer between May 20 and August 27 (NA if none):04Are you 18 years of age or older -OR- do you have at least 1 year of experience in an arts or recreation setting?YesNo05Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNo06If you are a current City of Eagan employee, please list your job title and supervisor's name.07How many years of college coursework have you completed in recreation, education, social services, arts, or a closely related field?No Experience1 year2 years3 years4 years (completed degree)08Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).09How many years of experience do you have working in a youth program setting?No Experience1-2 years3-4 years5+ years10How many years of experience do you have working with the City of Eagan's Parks and Recreation Department?No Experience1-2 years3-4 years5+ years11Do you have current CPR and First Aid Certifications?YesNo12Are you able to communicate fluently in a non-English language?YesNo13Please list any non-English languages you are fluent in.