Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza

Salary

$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Number

8471-07-2026

Department

Parks

Division

PK201266 - PK Brenton

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 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, supervises and directs a specialized area within the total Citys recreation program, or a specialized type of recreation activity, and performs related work as required.

Assignment Location: Brenton Skating Plaza - Ice Skating Rink. This position will require skating on the ice.

Duration of work assignment is weather-dependent and may run from November to March.

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 September 1 and continue until all positions have been filled.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;
• Must be 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 one month of employment.

• 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)

• Leads assigned activities and supervises others in leading activities;
• 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.;
• Organizes and supervises one or more activities such as day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population, senior activities, summer playground programs, aquatics programs, or special events;
• Recruits and trains staff and volunteers to assist with program implementation, lead programs and ensure safety of participants;
• Tracks participation statistics;
• Maintains necessary records and submits required reports.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

01

Are you or will you be at least 18 years of age on or before Nov 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

02

This job requires employees to skate on the ice. Are you able to do this with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe any work experience you have with customer service including where this was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".

04

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