Recreation Leader - Wading Pools

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Recreation Leader - Wading Pools

Salary

$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Number

8436-11-2023 WP

Department

Parks

Division

PK201264 - PK Summer Playground Program

Opening Date

12/01/2023

Closing Date

6/24/2024 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Parks and Recreation

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) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Oversees activities and participants at the City wading pools.

Approximate employment durationMay work up to 40 hours per week.  Assigned work hours between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM, including weekends and holidays, from May-August.

Deadline:  Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

Note:  Hiring preference is given to applicants who held the position with the City of Des Moines during the 2023 summer employment season.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Must be 16 years of age.

Required Special Qualifications

  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid when work assignment requires.
    • Free CPR/First Aid certification courses are available through the City of Des Moines Park and Recreation Department for those offered employment in this position.  
  • Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Organizes, plans and leads a wide variety of recreation activities such as day camps, youth programs summer playground programs, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events supervising participants in these activities;
  • Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants;
  • Warns community center patrons against hazardous practices and instructs them on facility rules;
  • Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment;
  • Maintains attendance and activity records and creates and updates regular reports.
  • Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts;
  • May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants and performs related work as required.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

01
Are you or will you be at least 16 years of age on or before May 1, 2024?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Were you employed by the City of Des Moines during the 2023 Summer Employment Season?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please indicate your work assignment preference from the options below (select all that apply).
  • 5 days a week (40 hours).
  • May work a full day less than 5 days a week.
  • Willing to work as needed.
  • No Preference
04
I understand that I must obtain an American Red Cross Community CPR and First Aid required by first day of employment. Free CPR/First Aid certification courses are available through the City of Des Moines Park and Recreation Department.
  • Yes, I understand and am already certified.
  • Yes, I understand but am not certified.
  • No
05
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)
06
Please provide details on where you heard about this job.

Required Question

Agency
City of Des Moines
Address
1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Room 213
Des Moines, Iowa, 50317
Phone
(515) 283-4213