Salary: $17.03 - $20.11 Hourly
Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Regular Less than Half-Time
Job Number: 8440-6-2024
Department: Parks
Division: PK201298 - PK Equitable Services Programming
Opening Date: 06/13/2024
Closing Date: 7/5/2024 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.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
The Parks and Recreation Department has TWO opportunities for you to join our team as a Recreation Specialist II.
The first position serves our new Mobile Recreation Program. Planning and executing stimulating activities like sports, games and educational workshops. If you thrive on creativity, adaptability and community engagement this is the perfect opportunity for you to deliver fun and enriching experiences citywide!
The second position is in our Community Centers. Candidates will assist residents with check in at various community centers, provide customer service and monitor the location.
Assignment Location: Mobile Recreation Program or Community Recreation 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. Scheduled working hours are anticipated to average 20 hours per week.
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.

01

If you have completed college level coursework and/or earned a degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Education or a closely related academic fields, submittal of college transcripts showing courses and/or degree conferred is required to receive credit. Please submit transcripts to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50319 at the time of application.

• I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and have attached my transcripts to my application.
• I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have requested my transcripts. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make sure the transcripts are received by the application deadline.
• I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe any professional work experience you have with facilitating recreational or group activities in the following areas:
1.aquatics
2. athletics
3. music/arts
4.childcare
5. education
you must include where this experience was obtained and duration of employment. If no experience, indicate "none".
04

Are you interested in working at the Community Center or Mobile Recreation?

• Community Center
• Mobile Recreation

Required Question