What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park and Recreation Associate (Dog Parks/ Indoor Shelters) position at City of Des Moines?
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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.
- Possession 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.
- 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.
Salary : $15 - $16
