Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)

Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)

Salary

$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Number

8436-07-2026

Department

Parks

Division

PK201298 - PK Community Engagement

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Parks and Recreation

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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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.

01

Are you or will you be at least 16 years of age on or before September 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe any experience you have working within a recreational or leisure work environment including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".

03

Where did you hear about this job? Please select all that apply.

• City of Des Moines website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Job Opening Website such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, GovernmentJobs, Unemployment, etc.
• Current/Former Employee
• School
• Newspaper/Print Ad
• Radio
• Television
• Billboard
• On-site Signage
• Email
• Friend, Family, or word-of-mouth (non-Employee)
• Neighborhood Association
• City Source
• Aquatic Brochure or Program Guide
• Unemployment Office
• Other (please specify below)

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city