Salary: $9.48 - $17.15 HourlyLocation : Citizens Central 617 Central Avenue Fort Dodge, IAJob Type: Seasonal TemporaryJob Number: 17Department: Parks, Recreation, and ForestryOpening Date: 01/02/2024Closing Date: 12/31/2024 5:00 PM CentralDescriptionSeasonal positions include:Aquatic Maintenance - Positions must be able to climb and descend ladders and steps. Must be able to work seven (7) days per week, including: morning, afternoon and night. Job duties range from general cleaning, turf management, water chemistry and numerous related tasks. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds. Applicants must be 16 years of age at hiring. Season Length: April 1 - September Average Weekly Workload: 10-40 hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Cashier - Requires excellent verbal communication and customer service with patrons. Individuals must be proficient at counting back change, able to enforce complex rules and policies, and possess computer skills. Cashiers at Rosedale Rapids are required to have CPR/First Aid, and are also Slide Attendants. Applicants must be at least 16 years old.Season Length: April 15 - September 1 Average Weekly Workload: 5-20 hours (including nights, weekends & holidays)Cemetery Mowing - Position requires the ability to work with little supervision and maintain high maintenance standards while mowing on even and uneven grounds. Season Length: April- Late October Average Weekly Workload: 30-40 hoursCemetery Weed Eating and Hedge Trimming- Position requires the ability to work with little supervision and maintain high standards while performing weed eating and hedge trimming on even and uneven grounds. Flexible schedule possible.Season Length: Early May- Late October Average Weekly Workload: 30-40 hoursCitizen's Central Supervisor-This position requires independent individuals to supervise building activities and rentals. Supervisor is responsible for the users inside the building, guest entering the building and maintain supervision of the entire building while being used. This position requires mainly nights, and weekends and some holidays.Season Length: Year Round Average Weekly Workload: 5-15 hours Concessionaire - Position requires excellent verbal communication and customer service with patrons. Individuals must be proficient at counting back change, using a variety of food preparation equipment, adhere to strict food preparation standards, and possess computer skills. Applicants 16 years old preferred.Season Length: April 15 - September 1 Average Weekly Workload: varies 10-30 hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Forestry - Positions require extensive manual labor, including lifting, dragging, twisting, and squatting repeatedly. All employees must be 18 years of age, possess a valid Iowa driver's license, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Job duties will also include various park maintenance work.Season Length: April 1 - November 30 Average Weekly Workload: 30-40 hours (w/ possible after hours call outs)General Recreation Staff- These individuals can act as activity assistants, and sports officials. These individuals will deal directly with participants, parents, and the public. They have the responsibility of teaching designated sports and activity skills, and officiating recreational sport scrimmages. Must be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends. Hours vary with seasoned sports and activities. Season Length: Year Round Average Weekly Workload: 2-20 hoursGym Supervisor - Position requires excellent verbal communication and customer service, with adults and youth. Individual must be able to open and close any gym location throughout the city. Enforcement of facility rules, ensure the safety of participants and spectators, and exhibit a high level of responsibility. Job duties range from overseeing programming within facility, equipment setup, general cleaning, facility security duties, and a strong ability to problem solve and fix items. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.Season Length: Fall/Winter Average weekly workload: 12-20 hours (including nights & weekends)Harlan Rogers Maintenance - Position requires the ability to perform extensive manual labor, the ability to mow, weed-eat, variety of cleaning, and run various small equipment. Good communicate skills. Must be 16 years of age at hiring.Season Length: April 15 - September 1 Average Weekly Workload: 40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Lakeside Maintenance - Position requires the ability to perform extensive manual labor, the ability mow, weed-eat, a variety of cleaning, and run various small equipment. Good communication skills, must be 16 years of age at hiring.Season Length: April 15 - September 1 Average Weekly Workload: 20-40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Lakeside Pro Shop - Position requires verbal communication and customer service with patrons. Individuals must be proficient at counting back change, using a variety of food preparation equipment, adhere to strict food preparation standards, possess computer skills, and have a general knowledge of the sport of golf. Applicants 18 years old preferred.Season Length: April 15 - September 1 Average Weekly Workload: 20-40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Lifeguard - Position requires current Red Cross LGT/AED/First Aid/CPR certification. Individuals must possess excellent public relation skills, team leadership qualities, precise decision making ability, and thorough knowledge/application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Swim Lesson teaching experience preferred. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. Season Length: Memorial - Labor Days Average Weekly Workload: varies 10-40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Park Maintenance - Position requires the ability to push mow and weed-eat, hedge trimming, lifting of trash barrels, and various assigned tasks. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and complete a variety of cleaning. Employees must be 18 years of age at time of hire with a valid Iowa driver's license.Season Length: April 15 - November 1 Average Weekly Workload: 30-40 hours Park Mower - Position requires the ability to mow. Employees must be 18 years of age at time of hire with a valid Iowa driver's license.Season Length: April 15 - November 1 Average Weekly Workload: 30-40 hours Recreation Supervisor - This requires excellent verbal communication and customer service, with adults and youth. Individual must be able to open, set up, and prepare for the start of recreational activities as well as finish, put away, and lock up at the end of scrimmages/events . Enforcement of facility/league rules, ensure the safety of participants and spectators, and exhibit a high level of responsibility. Job duties range from overseeing programming within facility, equipment setup, general cleaning, facility security duties, and a strong ability to problem solve and fix items. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.Season Length: Fall/Winter Average weekly workload: 8-20 hours (including nights & weekends)Typical QualificationsAll applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of physical fitness and coordination to lift up to 50 lbs, carry or assist in the movement of materials and supplies to fulfill the mission of the employer. All employees must be able to handle weather, including, but not limited to heat, humidity, cold and sunny conditions.Seasonal applicants who are 18 years of age and older that receive a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check if the following criteria are met:
- The individual will be working with or around children; and/or
- The individual will be handling money
This positions receives only mandatory benefits.01 Which of the following seasonal positions are you interested in applying for? (Please check all that apply)
- Aquatic Maintenance
- Cashier
- Cemetery Mowing
- Cemetery Weed Eating and Hedge Trimming
- Citizen's Central Building Supervisor
- Concessionaire
- Forestry
- General Recreation Staff
- Gym Supervisor
- Harlan Rogers Maintenance
- Lakeside Maintenance
- Lakeside Pro Shop
- Lifeguard
- Park Maintenance
- Park Mower
- State Softball Parking
02 If applying for Lifeguard, do you have a current lifeguard certificate?
- Yes
- No
- Enrolled in upcoming class
03 If applying for Lifeguard, do you have a current Water Safety Instructor certificate?
- Yes
- No
- Enrolled in upcoming class
04 If applying for Forestry, Park Mower or Park Maintenance, do you have a valid drivers license?
05 If applying for Forestry, do you have a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License)?
06 If applying for Forestry and you answered yes to question 5, please indicate the class of the CDL and list any endorsements you may have. 07 Are you 18 years or older?
08 What is your year of high school graduation? (YYYY) 09 Please provide your date of birth. This information is required to determine if you are qualified for the specific season position(s) for which you are applying. (MM/DD/YY) 10 How many hours a week would you be willing to work?
- 0-10 hours
- 11-20 hours
- 21-30 hours
- 31-40 hours
- 40+ hours
11 What section of the day would you be willing to work? (Please check all that apply)
- Morning (6am-noon)
- Afternoon (noon-6pm)
- Nights (6pm-midnight)
- Weekends
- Holidays
12 What date can you begin employment? (MM/DD/YY) 13 Have you ever been employed by the City of Fort Dodge?
14 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI acknowledge and understand that employment with the City of Fort Dodge is classified as seasonal, contingent upon the operational needs as determined by Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation & Forestry for the upcoming season.I recognize that this seasonal employment agreement does not constitute an ongoing employment relationship and that, if hired, my employment with the City of Fort Dodge will automatically terminate at the conclusion of the season.I know that if I am interested in returning to work for the City of Fort Dodge for subsequent seasons, I must reapply for employment. I understand that applying for reemployment does not guarantee that I will be rehired, as all hiring decisions are contingent upon Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation & Forestry's operational requirements and staffing needs at that time, as well as my performance during previous employment periods.I further acknowledge that the City of Fort Dodge reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to not offer employment for any reason not prohibited by law and that reapplication does not ensure priority over new applicants.By typing my name in the space below, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of seasonal employment as outlined above. 15 In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in the employment application or my interview(s) will result in discharge. I understand that I am required to abide by all policies, rules and regulations of the City of Fort Dodge, IA.I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment and by typing my name in the space below, it acts as authorization for previous employers to release information requested by the City of Fort Dodge relative to my prior employment with that employer as noted in this application or interview. Required Question