Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Fall Program - City of Des Moines, IA : Job Details

Salary: $15.75 - $16.75 Hourly Location : Des Moines, IA Job Type: Temporary Part-Time Job Number: 8471.8.2025 Department: Parks Division: PK201298 - PK Community Engagement Opening Date: 08/04/2025 Closing Date: 9/12/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: Non Occupational Group: Non-Civil Service Location of Vacancy: Parks and Recreations 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-###-#### 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. Location: This position is for the Fall / Winter camps with youth and will be held at community centers and parks. Approximate employment duration: Approximate hours 25-30 per week. September - December. Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. 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 Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when work assignment requires said certification and/or involves driving a vehicle.

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. 01 Are you or will you be at least 18 years of age on or before Sept 1, 2025?

• Yes
• No

02 Describe any work experience you have with customer service including where this was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate none . 03 Where did you hear about this job? Please select all that apply.

• City of Des Moines website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Job Opening Website such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, GovernmentJobs, Unemployment, etc.
• Current/Former Employee
• School
• Newspaper/Print Ad
• Radio
• Television
• Billboard
• On-site Signage
• Email
• Friend, Family, or word-of-mouth (non-Employee)
• Neighborhood Association
• City Source
• Aquatic Brochure or Program Guide
• Unemployment Office
• Other (please specify below)

Required Question