RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Company: City of Des Moines, IA
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: $22.65 - $26.83 Hourly

Location : Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 8470.9.2024

Department: Parks

Division: PK201263 - PK Athletics & Sports Tourism

Opening Date: 09/26/2024

Closing Date: 10/13/2024 4:00 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: MEA

Occupational Group: Civil Service

Location of Vacancy: Parks and Recreation

Recruitment: Entrance

Selection Method: Education & Experience Rating: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience and education. Driving Record Check: Driving records of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application deadline date.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under direction, to supervise direct, and assume control of various specialized areas within the total recreation program, or a specialized recreation activity, and to do related work as required. Specialized areas include athletics, special events, and recreation facility operations.
Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school and two years of group leadership experience in a recreation setting, including concentration in one or more specialties in the field of recreation or sports.
• A college degree in recreation or a related field may be substituted for the required two years of experience. PLEASE NOTE: SUBMITTAL OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS (OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL) IS REQUIRED BY APPLICATION DEADLINE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT. FAILURE TO SUBMIT COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MAY RESULT IN APPLICATION DISQUALIFICATION.
  Required Special Qualifications
  
  
  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
  • License or Other Requirements: Current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, and/or an applicable, valid driver's license is required when work assignment requires said certification and/or involves driving a vehicle. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
    • Plans, coordinates, supervises, and instructs various athletic recreation activities; leads and officiates one or more activities as requested.
    • Participates in agency planning, research and training, budget and action plan preparation.
    • Works closely with other recreation agencies to assure the proper development of recreational facilities in all areas including special events, special facilities, and seasonal camps.
    • Works with recreation staff to complete logistic support and supervisory assignments in the conduct of special activities; promotes and publicizes activities with the media.
    • Trains recreation leaders and associates in techniques and application of recreation principles; recruits and trains temporary staff and volunteers; ensures safety of participants.
    • Maintains necessary records and submits required reports.
    • Performs related work as required.
      
      01
      
      I understand that such responses as see resume, see application, etc. to the following supplemental questions are not acceptable. Responses must be thorough, clear and concise to receive credit.
      • Yes
      • No
        
        02
        
        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.
          
          03
          
          Describe any supervisory or leadership work experience in a recreation setting, including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience.
          
          04
          
          Describe any customer service and/or public-facing work experience in a recreation setting, including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate none.
          
          05
          
          Describe any work experience you have in athletics or recreation facility operations including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no work experience, indicate none.
          
          06
          
          Describe any work experience you have with creating and managing athletic leagues. Include experience with creating rosters, schedules, rules, and any software you have used to assist.
          
          Required Question

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