HS Wild Card Activity - East

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 1,200 - 2,401; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for an HS Wild Card Activity Stipend position. This role involves leading and managing student activities, organizing practice times, and coaching students. A solid understanding of wild card activity is required, with a preferred college degree.

The position offers a stipend of $2401.00 for full-time engagement, and is suitable for proactive leaders enthusiastic about student engagement. Regular duties include maintaining behavior standards and adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• Required: Knowledge of the wild card activity.
• Desired: College degree.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the leader and manager for the activity.
• Develops a regular schedule and organizes practice time.
• Coaches and instructs students in the activity.
• Establishes standards of student behavior and provides supervision.
• Maintains emergency data cards and related records.
• Reports and secures approval from relevant authorities.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of district policies and procedures.

Job description

HS Wild Card Activity - East

Des Moines Public School District EAST HIGH - DES MOINES, Iowa. (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 5744931

Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: HS Wild Card Activity Stipend

POSITION TYPE: Wild Card Activity

STIPEND AMOUNT: $2401.00 (1.0 FTE) or $1200.50 (.5 FTE)

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required: Knowledge of the wild card activity. Desired: College degree.

BASIC FUNCTION: This position is responsible for sponsoring the student activity. Activities vary by building.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the leader and manager for the activity.
• Develops a regular schedule and organizes practice time.
• Coaches and instructs students in the activity.
• Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision at all times.
• Maintains emergency data cards and other related records.
• Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their activity.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Activities

REPORTS TO: Activities Director

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CALENDAR: Activity Season

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Varies by activity

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside or outside, depending on activity

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: [phone]; email: [e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Lillie Noland , HR Executive Assistant
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]