Distinguishing Features of the ClassThe Parks and Recreation Department has
TWO opportunities for you to join our team as a Park and Recreation Associate. These positions are part time, year-round.
The first position serves our department with assistance in park shelter rentals and maintenance of the City's dog parks. This position is responsible for the cleanliness and stocking inventory at both locations. Approximate hours for this position will be 15-25 hours weekly
The second position is with our athletics team. This position will assist with all athletic programming including set-up and tear down of events, reporting scores, posting schedules, monitoring participant registrations and addressing any questions/concerns. Approximate hours for this position will be 10-20 hours weekly.
Assignment Location: Park Shelters/Dog Parks and Athletics.
Application Process : Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview.
Application Deadline : Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration : This is a permanent part- time position throughout the year, hours of operations will very based on location and assignment. 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 .
Acceptable Experience and TrainingMust be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.
Required Special QualificationsPossession 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: 8/5/2024 4:00 PM Central
