HS Wild Card Activity - Virtual Campus

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,383 - 29,206; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Des Moines is looking for a HS Wild Card Activity Stipend leader. This position involves managing student activities, developing schedules, and coaching students. A college degree is desired along with knowledge of the wild card activity.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills and entails maintaining student behavior standards and district compliance. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Required: Knowledge of the wild card activity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader and manager for the activity.
• Develop a regular schedule and organize practice time.
• Coach and instruct students in the activity.
• Establish and maintain written standards of student behavior.

Education

College degree

Job description

HS Wild Card Activity - Virtual Campus

Des Moines Public School District VIRTUAL CAMPUS - Des Moines, Iowa (Open in Google Maps)

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5745121
• 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 (0.5 FTE)

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as the leader and manager for the activity.
2. Develop a regular schedule and organize practice time.
3. Coach and instruct students in the activity.
4. Establish and maintain written standards of student behavior and provide proper supervision at all times.
5. Maintain emergency data cards and other related records.
6. Report and secure approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with the activity.
7. Follow and maintain knowledge of all district policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

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

DEPARTMENT: Activities

Reported to: Activities Director

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CALENDAR: Activity Season

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Varies by activity

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside or outside, depending on activity

Background Checks: All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, 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.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its 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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

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

Map

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