RECREATION SPECIALIST II (PART TIME) COMMUNITY CENTER

Company: City of Des Moines, IA
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: October 12, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: $17.54 - $20.71 Hourly

Location : Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Regular Less than Half-Time

Job Number: 8440-10.2024 CC

Department: Parks

Division: PK201268 - PK Pioneer-Columbus Comm Ctr

Opening Date: 10/08/2024

Closing Date: 10/22/2024 4:00 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: MEA

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.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

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.

Assignment Location: 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.
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.
          
          Required Question

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