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Recreation Camp Supervisor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Painter
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$39.41 - $41.11 Hourly
- Full Time
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Police Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$39.22 - $48.22 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Police Officer (Certified)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$46.73 - $51.06 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Park and Recreation Associate (Dog Parks/ Indoor Shelters)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
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
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GE Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa State Public Defender's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Control Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Regional Reporting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Auto-Owners Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Olsson
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME for DoD Training
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Correctional Officer 12 Shifts, Great Pay & Benefits
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Minnehaha County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Director for Global Defense - Japan
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Customer Experience Representative- Des Moines Airport
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Enterprise Holdings
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Field Security Pro: Quick Response, Patrol & Client Liaison
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Security Industry Specialists
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Federal Drug Enforcement Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officers
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Minnehaha County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Fire Extinguisher Helper
- Des Moines, Iowa
- VFP Fire Systems
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Strategic Federal Marketing Leader for DoD & Space
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Special Response - Daily Pay
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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
Surveillance Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Frasco Inc
- Part Time
- Other
Information Systems Technician
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$76151.382813
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Electronics Technician
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$65855.085938
- Full Time
- Engineering
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
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
Active Urologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Entomologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Electronics Technician
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
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
Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Neurologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Recreation Camp Supervisor
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Jul 11, 2026
- $18.00 - $21.00 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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- $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Jul 11, 2026
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under direction of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, manages an individual summer camp program and site location; and performs related work as required.

Note: This position is a seasonal through September. 40 hours per week. Work hours vary on work assignment and may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

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

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or GED; and
Two years’ experience working in education, recreation, or related field.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Required Special Qualifications

Valid driver’s license or equivalent mobility required.
Candidates are required to possess a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications or have the ability to obtain required certifications within three months of employment.
Candidates are required to possess a Mandatory Reporter Certification or have the ability to obtain required certification within three months of employment.
Requires satisfactory driving record and background check.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Prepares work schedules for seasonal recreation specialists, recreation leaders, and other assigned personnel and supervises their activities.
Schedules, plans, and facilitates weekly staff training throughout the season.
Monitors participants and enforces rules governing the conduct of participants at the site.
Maintains safety of program and participants.
Plans and leads weekly and daily activities for program participants including, but not limited to, indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Sets up and maintains materials and equipment.
Plans, communicates, and executes transportation of program participants for field trips.
Serves as on-site contact between participants, parents/guardians, and program partners.
Resolves disputes between participants and addresses behavioral issues.
Maintains all areas of the site confirms space is safe, clean, and operational.
Keeps accurate schedules, incident logs, timesheets, and any other related documentation.
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 7/15/2026 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
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Recreation Camp Supervisor

Painter

Police Officer

Senior Police Officer (Certified)

Park and Recreation Associate (Dog Parks/ Indoor Shelters)

Comptroller

Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time

Lifeguard - Regular Half Time

Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career

Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense

Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)

Loss Control Consultant

Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote

Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers

Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME for DoD Training

Correctional Officer 12 Shifts, Great Pay & Benefits

Director for Global Defense - Japan

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Customer Experience Representative- Des Moines Airport

Field Security Pro: Quick Response, Patrol & Client Liaison

Federal Drug Enforcement Investigator

Correctional Officers

Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation

Fire Extinguisher Helper

Strategic Federal Marketing Leader for DoD & Space

Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk

Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk

Special Response - Daily Pay

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Surveillance Investigator

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