• Job Description

  Req#: 4940783
  The MPRB is accepting applications for an outgoing and dedicated Athletic Program Manager to direct and manage the Athletic Programs for the MPRB with job duties generally split between youth and adult sports. Perform high level leadership, management and administrative work for the delivery of city-wide athletic programs through collaborative community partnerships ensuring high standards in program and service delivery are set while meeting the needs and interests of diverse communities. Perform oversight of athletic field scheduling, administration of athletic leagues, referee training and scheduling, recreation division volunteers, warming rooms, and other duties as assigned within citywide Recreation offerings.
  
  JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:
  Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community!
  
  We are seeking employees who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!
  
  Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play, and work!
  
  • Responsible for the overall day to day management of city-wide Athletic Programs for youth and adult sports.
  • Plan, coordinate and direct diversified year-round, citywide athletic programs and leagues to ensure that the mission, goals, policies and priorities of the MPRB are incorporated into the programs, athletic fields and facilities.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate internal and external organization wide athletic facility permits including use of premier ball fields.
  • Coordinate, schedule and permit organization wide athletic facilities for multiple area high schools, colleges, athletic organizations, leagues, special events, tournaments and ongoing use in a timely manner and without overlap or double-booking.
  • Collaboratively lead and direct the development, update and implementation of a comprehensive plan to assess athletic sport programs and events to ensure that services and facilities meet the current and future needs and demographics of Minneapolis and its neighborhoods.
  • Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, develop and discipline full-time and part-time recreation staff, and interns working in the field at MPRB athletic facilities, warming rooms, and within adult, youth and adaptive sports leagues and programs.
  • Actively manage contracted personnel, ensure certification of youth sports coaches, oversee officials including recruitment, training, evaluating and disciplinary program.
  • Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.
  Need to Have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Parks and Recreation, Sports Administration, Public Administration, Business or related field.
  • Increasingly responsible experience in leadership, management and administration: at least four (4) years
  • Increasingly responsible experience in varied and diverse athletic program service delivery: at least five (5) years
  • Experience supervising employees: at least four (4) years
  • Valid driver’s license.
  Nice to Have:
  • Experience supervising unionized employees: at least two (2) years
  • CPRP
  Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:
  • Knowledge of modern principles and best practices of athletic programing and facility management.
  • Knowledge of planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing comprehensive community athletic programs including but not limited to youth development, children, teen, adult and family programming; events; and therapeutic recreation.
  • Knowledge of youth and adult sports league development and practices.
  • Ability to identify and evaluate plan alternatives in relation to trends, costs, social pressures and needs.
  • Ability to thoroughly evaluate program alternatives and make recommendations for improvements in MPRB programs, services, and facilities.
  • Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  Union Status: Non-Represented Job Information Session: A 30-Minute Job Information Session will be held via conference on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:00AM CT. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the position and to gain a better understanding of the civil service application process. Interested parties are encouraged to call (612) 474-1955 and use phone conference ID 472 165 262#.
  
  
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  Selection Process:
  To apply for this full-time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions atwww.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. Late applications will be rejected.
  What steps the selection process involves:
  • We review your minimum qualifications.
  • We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
  • We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
  • We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above). Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
  • We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
  • Past performance and discipline may be considered.
  • We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy athttps://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Background-Check-Policy.pdf.
  Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.
  Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board- a great place to play, work, and make a difference in the lives of others.
  The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.
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• About the company

  The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is an independent park district that owns, maintains, and programs activities in public parks in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

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