Wild Card Activity - District Wide

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District is seeking a part-time MS Wild Card Activity Stipend to sponsor and manage a district-wide student activity. The role supports building-level activities with supervision and compliance responsibilities.

The stipend is $2,165 for 1.0 FTE or $1,082.50 for .5 FTE, with duties including developing a schedule, coaching students, and maintaining records and district policies. Requires knowledge of the activity; a college degree is desired.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the wild card activity.
• 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 and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision at all times.

Skills

Wild card activity knowledge

Education

College degree

Job description

Wild Card Activity - District Wide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914490

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

Posted: Sep 03, 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:

• Knowledgeof the wild card activity.

Desired:

• College degree.

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for sponsoring the student activity. Activites 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 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

• Idonis Curtis , Human Resources Manager
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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