Salary : $92,497.60 - $129,396.80 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02107
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

About the Position
The City of Saint Paul's Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring a Park and Recreation Program Supervisor. This position provides leadership and administrative oversight for recreation programs, facilities, and approximately 50-60 employees. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, organized leader who can balance competing priorities, build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Lead, coach, and support approximately 50-60 employees, including Recreation Leaders, Community Recreation Directors, and Community Recreation Coordinators. Provide clear direction, establish expectations, address performance concerns, and build strong relationships with staff.
• Oversee recreation programs and facility operations while managing multiple priorities and responding flexibly to changing community needs, staffing challenges, and unexpected situations.
• De-escalate conflicts and respond to concerns from employees, program participants, families, community members, and partners using sound judgment, patience, and appropriate application of City and department policies.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including reviewing timecards and purchasing-card transactions, preparing reports, monitoring deadlines, and analyzing program and operational data to inform decisions and improve services.
• Represent the City and Parks and Recreation at community meetings and events. Build productive relationships with residents and community partners, address complaints, and communicate clearly about programs, services, and community needs.

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Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Position Requirements
A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in progressively responsible professional parks and recreation work to include the majority of: budget management, program planning and oversight, community engagement, facility management, and leadership. No substitution for education.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out of state driver's license. Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in termination.

Status as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) must be obtained within two years of appointment and maintained. Failure to obtain a CPRP during the defined two-year period or failure to maintain a CPRP during employment may result in termination as a Park and Recreation Program Supervisor.

Positions in this class may direct and supervise major functions, programs, or activities in the administration, Como, operations, recreation services, or special services divisions of the department.

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires driver's license check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
E-mail:

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02

Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None

04

How many years of progressively responsible professional parks and recreation experience do you have that includes the majority of the following: budget management, program planning and oversight, community engagement, facility management, and leadership?

• Two years but less than three years.
• Three years but less than four years.
• Four years but less than five years.
• Five years but less than six years.
• Six years but less than seven years.
• Seven or more years.
• None of the above.

05

Please select the statement that applies to you regarding Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) status.

• I currently possess and maintain CPRP certification.
• I do not currently possess CPRP certification, but I understand that I must obtain it within two years of appointment and maintain it throughout my employment.
• None of the above.

06

Describe a time when you built strong working relationships with employees you supervised while also communicating expectations and holding staff accountable. What approach did you take, and what was the result?
07

This position must manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly when unexpected situations arise, such as a large group of teens arriving at a recreation center. Describe a situation in which you had to reorganize your work and respond to changing needs while ensuring important tasks were completed on time.
08

Describe a difficult situation in which you had to use sound judgment, apply a policy or procedure, and communicate your decision to employees or community members. How did you evaluate the situation, what decision did you make, and what was the outcome?
09

RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
11

I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

Required Question