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Seasonal Recreation Specialist

1 week ago


Des Moines, United States City of Des Moines, IA Full time
Salary: $15.75 - $16.75 Hourly

Location : Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time

Job Number: 8471-12-2024 SC

Department: Parks

Opening Date: 12/02/2024

Closing Date: 4/30/2025 4:00 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non

Occupational Group: Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy: Parks and Recreation

Recruitment: Entrance

Selection Method: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under direction, supervises and directs a specialized area within the total City's recreation program, or a specialized type of recreation activity, and performs related work as required.

Assignment Location: Drake Park, Columbus Park, Evelyn K. Davis Park, MLK Park or Prospect Park.

Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

Approximate employment duration: Up to 40 hours per week May through August including weekends and holidays. The listed pay rate begins with the 2025 summer season.
Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;
  • Must be 18 years of age.
Required Special Qualifications
  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
  • Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
  • Leads assigned activities and supervises others in leading activities;
  • Trains staff in leadership techniques, methods of activity planning, safety and public relations;
  • Works closely with other recreation staff to assure the proper development of assigned activities.;
  • Organizes and supervises one or more activities such as summer playground programs, aquatics programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population, senior activities or special events;
  • Recruits and trains staff and volunteers to assist with program implementation, lead programs and ensure safety of participants;
  • Tracks participation statistics;
  • Maintains necessary records and submits required reports.


This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

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If you have completed college level coursework and/or earned a degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Education or a closely related academic fields, submittal of college transcripts showing courses and/or degree conferred is required to receive credit. Please submit transcripts to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50319 at the time of application.
  • I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and have attached my transcripts to my application.
  • I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have requested my transcripts. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make sure the transcripts are received by the application deadline.
  • I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.


02

What is the highest grade level in school you have completed?

03

Please list in order from 1-5 your preference in location assignment from the following choices:
*Drake Park
*Columbus Park
*Evelyn K David Park
*MLK Park
*Prospect Park

04

Describe your experience organizing and leading recreation and/or athletic activities, including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".

05

Describe your work experience working with children, including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".

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  • Current/Former Employee
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  • On-site Signage
  • Email
  • Friend, Family, or word-of-mouth (non-Employee)
  • Neighborhood Association
  • City Source
  • Aquatic Brochure or Program Guide
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