Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation
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Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation

Salary

$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Less than Half-Time

Job Number

3910-12-2024 MR

Department

Parks

Division

PK201298 - PK Equitable Services Programming

Opening Date

12/16/2024

Closing Date

12/30/2024 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Des Moines

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) ###-#### or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-###-#### prior to closing date.

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Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required .

This assignment is for our Mobile Recreation position.

Acceptable Experience and Training

+ Must be at least 18 years of age.

+ Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.

Required Special Qualifications

+ Possession of an applicable valid driver's license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities.

+ The City of Des Moines' Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position.

+ Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire.

Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Aliens are eligible for hire.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

+ Collects various fees from patrons and makes change.

+ Provides assistance to patrons.

+ Directs parking and pedestrian traffic.

+ May need to place signage providing directional information.

+ Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise.

+ Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles.

+ Prepares and maintains various park and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation.

+ Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors.

+ Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed.

+ May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program.

+ May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks.