Recreation Coordinator

DeKalb Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to plan, develop, implement and evaluate camps, clinics, leagues and programs for participants of all ages. You will recruit and supervise seasonal staff, coordinate instructors and partners, monitor budgets and registrations, and serve as a primary contact for families.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field and at least six months of related experience, with on-site leadership in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, or related area plus a minimum of six (6) months of related work experience.
• This is a Civil Service position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates camps, clinics, leagues and recreation programs for participants of all ages.
• Recruits, trains and supervises seasonal and intermittent program staff; coordinates instructors, contractors and community partners.
• Monitors program budgets, supplies and registration trends; and serves as a primary point of contact for participants and families.
• Provides on-site program leadership, responds to customer and participant concerns, and makes independent operational decisions as needed.

Skills

Camp program development

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field

Job description

• Location 4200 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY,PO BOX 65320,West Des Moines, IA, 50265-2000,United States
• Base Pay $75,758.00 - $81,441.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

This is a Civil Service position

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend and on call work as programming requires

Tentative Start Date

November/December 2026

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the RecPlex General Manager, the Recreation Coordinator plans, develops, implements and evaluates a variety of camps, clinics, leagues and recreation programs for participants of all ages. This position recruits, trains and supervises seasonal and intermittent program staff; coordinates instructors, contractors and community partners; monitors program budgets, supplies and registration trends; and serves as a primary point of contact for participants and families. The Recreation Coordinator also provides on-site program leadership, responds to customer and participant concerns, and makes independent operational decisions as needed in a fast-paced, multi-use sports and recreation facility.

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, or related area plus a minimum of six (6) months of related work experience.

Summary

Physical/Drug Testing

Post offer, pre-employment drug test is required.

A Civil Service Examination will be administered for this position. The Top 15 applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and receive a passing score on the written questionnaire will be invited to participate in the remainder of the Civil Service Examination, which will include an Oral Board (Interview) Exam. Oral Boards are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 28, 2026. All dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.