4.5. SR 07-06-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent July 6, 2021 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Recreation Sports Coordinator Michael Hecker, Parks & Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Warren Ellingworth to the position of Recreation Sports Coordinator effective
July 27, 2021.
Background/Discussion
This recreation coordinator position has been vacant since Tim Dalton became the superintendent at the
Furniture and Things Community Event Center. With reduced programming in 2020 due to the pandemic we
delayed filling this position. We went to market in April of this year and received 166 applications.
We offered interviews to five candidates and were moving forward with one candidate when he informed us, he
took a different position. We then offered interviews to seven additional candidates. Following second interviews,
background, and reference checks we recommend Warren Ellingworth for the position.
Mr. Ellingworth has been working in the recreation field since 2015. Although a native Minnesotan, he has been
working for the City of Oceanside, California for the past two years. Mr. Ellingworth holds a bachelor’s degree in
Sports Management from St. Cloud State University and is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional.
Mr. Ellingworth will start at step B of pay grade 8E. All pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020