• Recreation Specialist II (Part Time)

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Recreation Specialist II (Part Time)

     

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    Recreation Specialist II (Part Time)

     

    Salary

     

    $17.54 - $20.71 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Less than Half-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    8440.5.2025

     

    Department

     

    Parks

     

    Division

     

    PK201298 - PK Equitable Services Programming

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/21/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/9/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

    MEA

    Occupational Group

     

    Non-Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Des Moines

     

    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.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Join our Community Recreation Center Team!

     

    Assignment Location: Community Centers.

     

    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 direction, plans, organizes, supervises and directs a specialized area within the City’s recreation division, or a specialized type of recreation activity at a community recreation center or other recreation venue including outdoor events, and performs related work as required.

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Graduation from high school or GED; and

    + One year of experience facilitating recreational or group activities in areas such as aquatics, athletics, music, arts, childcare, or education.

    + Post-high school education in recreation, leisure services, education or related field may be substituted for the required experience.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) required upon hire (training is provided); and

    + An applicable, valid driver’s license is required when work assignment requires driving a vehicle.

    + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen and background check.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Leads programs and instructs participants on facility or program rules.

    + Trains staff in leadership techniques, methods of activity planning, safety and public relations.

    + Works closely with other recreation staff to assure the proper development of assigned activities.

    + Works with community organizations and public to develop their interests in recreation programs.

    + Organizes and supervises one or more recreational activities such as year-round programs, aquatics programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population activities, equity programs, senior activities or special events.

    + Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with program implementation.

    + Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants.

    + Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.

    + Maintains attendance and activity statistics and creates and updates regular reports.

    + Collects admissions and program registration fees.

    + Decorates center or venue with seasonal displays.

    + Researches and orders recreation supplies and equipment.

    + Performs minor custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. to maintain clean and safe activity space.

    + May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants.

    + Performs related work as required.