Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)

City of Des Moines, IA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

City of Des Moines, IA is seeking staff to lead a variety of recreation activities at community centers, parks, and related facilities. Tasks include organizing, supervising, and delivering day camps, youth programs, and special events with attention to safety and participant engagement.

The role requires being at least 16 years old, possessing a valid driver’s license, and obtaining Mandatory Reporter Certification within a month.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent mobility required.
• Possession of First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter Certification or ability to obtain within one month of employment.
• Requires satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans and leads a wide variety of recreation activities at community centers, playgrounds, ice rink, tennis court, or other recreation facilities.
• Maintains discipline and observes safety of participants.
• Instructs patrons on facility rules and hazards.
• Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.
• Maintains attendance and activity records and creates/updates reports.
• Collects admission and class registration fees and issues receipts.
• May drive a vehicle for transportation of participants.

Skills

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Under direction to lead or assist in a wide variety of recreation activities at a community center, playground, ice rink, tennis court, or other recreation facility.

Assignment Locations:

Community recreation centers and various parks.

Programs Include:

Fall / Winter after school program with youth.

Approximate employment duration:

Approximate hours 25-30 per week. September – December.

Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent mobility required.
• Possession of First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications preferred.
  • Candidates accepting a conditional offer of employment with the City of Des Moines will be offered the opportunity to take the First Aid/CPR/AED training class through the City of Des Moines (class dates TBD).
• Candidates are required to possess a Mandatory Reporter Certification or have the ability to obtain required certification within one month of employment.
• Requires satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, plans and leads a. wide variety of recreation activities such as day camps, youth programs summer playground programs, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events supervising participants in these activities.
• Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants.
• Warns community center patrons against hazardous practices and instructs them on facility rules.
• Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.
• Maintains attendance and activity records and creates and updates regular reports.
• Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts.
• May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants and performs related work as required.