Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required .

This assignment is for our Mobile Recreation position.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
• Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.
  

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of an applicable valid driver’s license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities.
  
• The City of Des Moines’ Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position.
  
• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire.
  

Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Aliens are eligible for hire.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Collects various fees from patrons and makes change.
  
• Provides assistance to patrons.
  
• Directs parking and pedestrian traffic.
  
• May need to place signage providing directional information.
  
• Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise.
  
• Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles.
  
• Prepares and maintains various park and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation.
  
• Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors.
  
• Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed.
  
• May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program.
  
• May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks.
  

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 4:00 PM Central

City of Des Moines

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