MS Wild Card Activity - Meredith

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 1,082 - 2,165; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time MS Wild Card Activity Stipend leader in Des Moines, Iowa. The role requires someone who can manage and coach student activities, develop schedules, and ensure proper supervision throughout.

Candidates must have a knowledge of the wild card activity, with a preferred college degree. This position involves working indoors and outdoors, based on the activity, and requires regular attendance and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the wild card activity.

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 and maintains written standards of student behavior.

Education

College degree

Job description

MS Wild Card Activity - Meredith

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Job Details

Job ID: 5744341

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: MS Wild Card Activity Stipend

POSTION TYPE: Wild Card Activity

STIPEND AMOUNT: $2165 (1.0 FTE) or $1082.50 (.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 the 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 Department

REPORTS TO: Activities Director

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

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 (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.

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.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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