Salary: $17.54 - $20.71 HourlyLocation : Des Moines, IAJob Type: Regular Less than Half-TimeJob Number: 8440-6-2024Department: ParksDivision: PK201298 - PK Equitable Services ProgrammingOpening Date: 01/02/2025Closing Date: 1/19/2025 4:00 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: MEAOccupational Group: Non-Civil ServiceLocation of Vacancy: Des MoinesRecruitment: EntranceSelection 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-###-#### at the time of application.Distinguishing Features of the ClassJoin our Community Recreation Center Team! Assignment Location: Community Centers. Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Application Deadline:Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Approximate employment duration: This is a permanent part- time position throughout the year, hours of operations will very based on location and assignment. Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises and directs a specialized area within the City's recreation division, or a specialized type of recreation activity at a community recreation center or other recreation venue including outdoor events, and performs related work as required. Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from high school or GED; and
- One year of experience facilitating recreational or group activities in areas such as aquatics, athletics, music, arts, childcare, or education.
- Post-high school education in recreation, leisure services, education or related field may be substituted for the required experience.
Required Special Qualifications
- Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) required upon hire (training is provided); and
- An applicable, valid driver's license is required when work assignment requires driving a vehicle.
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen and background check.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Leads programs and instructs participants on facility or program rules.
- 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.
- Works with community organizations and public to develop their interests in recreation programs.
- Organizes and supervises one or more recreational activities such as year-round programs, aquatics programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population activities, equity programs, senior activities or special events.
- Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with program implementation.
- Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants.
- Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.
- Maintains attendance and activity statistics and creates and updates regular reports.
- Collects admissions and program registration fees.
- Decorates center or venue with seasonal displays.
- Researches and orders recreation supplies and equipment.
- Performs minor custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. to maintain clean and safe activity space.
- May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants.
- Performs related work as required.
01 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 ...@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-###-####, 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 Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
03 Describe any professional work experience you have with facilitating recreational or group activities in the following areas: 1.aquatics 2. athletics 3. music/arts 4.childcare 5. education you must include where this experience was obtained and duration of employment. If no experience, indicate none . Required Question