Location: Des Moines,IA, USA
Distinguishing Features of the Class
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.
Assignment Location: Community Recreation 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. Scheduled working hours are anticipated to average 20 hours per week.
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.
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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 ...@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.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
* Yes
* No
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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
Agency City of Des Moines
Address 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Room 213
Des Moines, Iowa, 50317
Phone (515) ###-####
Website