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Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Project Management
Police Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$40.69 - $50.03 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Police Officer (Certified)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$48.48 - $52.97 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard - Regular Half Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Control Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Regional Reporting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Public Defender High-Impact Felony & Appeals
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa State Public Defender
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Independent Dispatcher - Contractor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- American Logistics Authority
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Aviation Analyst
- Des Moines, Washington
- Native American Technology Corporation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Dispatcher
- Des Moines, Iowa
- American Logistics Authority
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Loss Prevention Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Liberty Tire Recycling
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Des Moines IA
- Des Moines, Iowa
- American Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
LEAD PRINCIPAL ESTIMATOR & COST CONTROLS SME
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Peace Officer Candidate - Iowa State Patrol Capitol Complex
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State-of-Iow
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Army Reserve Employment Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Taku Health Services, LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
RMF & Information Assurance Specialist (Secret Clearance)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Army Reserve Employment Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Goldbelt
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Night Corporate Security Officer - 11pm to 7am
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Nationwide Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Cyber & Privacy Counsel II Shape Data & Security
- Des Moines, Iowa
- ISU Research Park
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security / Loss Prevention (SC SO)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Army Reserve Career Transition Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Goldbelt
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Agentic Identity Security Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Accenture
- Full Time
- Federal Government
ARMED PATROL OFFICER
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Signal of Montgomery
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Dispatcher
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Holt Plumbing and Heating
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Loss Prevention Officer- FT (2nd shift)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Marriott
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Agent - Ramp **Full-Time**
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
DSM United Ramp Agent PT -Driving- PART TIME
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Commissary Worker - South Correctional Entity - South Correctional Entity - Commissary
- Des Moines, Washington
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
DSM United Ramp Agent PT -Driving- Full Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Other
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Occupational Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Neurosurgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Microbiologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Biochemist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Medical Surgical Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Perioperative Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Public Health Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Prosthodontist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Dermatologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Pulmonary Disease Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Information Systems Technician
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Penske Truck Rental
$113453.539063
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Medical Assistant
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$36996.179688
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Jul 18, 2026
- $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly - Full Time
City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Jul 18, 2026
Job Description
General Statement of Duties

Under direction to lead or assist in a wide variety of recreation activities at a community center, playground, ice rink, tennis court, or other recreation facility.

Assignment Locations: Community recreation centers and various parks.

Programs Include: Fall / Winter after school program with youth.

Application Deadline : Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Interviews will begin the week of July 27 and continue until all positions have been filled.

Approximate employment duration : Approximate hours 25-30 per week. September - December.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Must be 16 years of age.

Required Special Qualifications

Valid driver’s license or equivalent mobility required.
Possession of First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications preferred.
Candidates accepting a conditional offer of employment with the City of Des Moines will be offered the opportunity to take the First Aid/CPR/AED training class through the City of Des Moines (class dates TBD).
Candidates are required to possess a Mandatory Reporter Certification or have the ability to obtain required certification within one month of employment.
Requires satisfactory background check.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2026 4:00 PM Central
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City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines
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Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Fall Program (After School Program)

Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)

Police Officer

Senior Police Officer (Certified)

Comptroller

Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time

Lifeguard - Regular Half Time

Loss Control Consultant

Senior Public Defender High-Impact Felony & Appeals

Independent Dispatcher - Contractor

Aviation Analyst

Dispatcher

Loss Prevention Specialist

Security Officer - Des Moines IA

LEAD PRINCIPAL ESTIMATOR & COST CONTROLS SME

Peace Officer Candidate - Iowa State Patrol Capitol Complex

Army Reserve Employment Specialist

RMF & Information Assurance Specialist (Secret Clearance)

Army Reserve Employment Specialist

Security / Loss Prevention Officer

Night Corporate Security Officer - 11pm to 7am

Cyber & Privacy Counsel II Shape Data & Security

Security / Loss Prevention (SC SO)

Army Reserve Career Transition Specialist

Agentic Identity Security Consultant

ARMED PATROL OFFICER

Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)

Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM

Dispatcher

Loss Prevention Officer- FT (2nd shift)

Airport Agent - Ramp **Full-Time**

DSM United Ramp Agent PT -Driving- PART TIME

Commissary Worker - South Correctional Entity - South Correctional Entity - Commissary

Ramp Agent

DSM United Ramp Agent PT -Driving- Full Time

Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive

Occupational Medicine Officer

Neurosurgeon

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse

Microbiologist

Biochemist

Active Medical Surgical Nurse

Reserve Perioperative Nurse

Active Public Health Nurse

Reserve Prosthodontist

Active Dermatologist

Active Pulmonary Disease Officer

Information Systems Technician

Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

Medical Assistant

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Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)

City of Des Moines, Iowa

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City of Des Moines, Iowa

City of Des Moines, Iowa

Airport Agent - Ramp Full-Time