Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Gray's Lake
City of Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, United States
Under direction, supervises and directs a specialized area within the total City's recreation program, or a specialized type of recreation activity, and performs related work as required.
Assignment Location: Gray's Lake Park.
The Position: Recreation program and activity may include concession operations, watercraft rentals, and various special programs.
Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration: Duration of work assignment is from May to September including weekends and holidays. The listed pay rate begins with the 2026 summer season.
Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
Must be 18 years of age
Current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks
Responsibilities:
Leads assigned activities and supervises others in leading activities
Trains staff in leadership techniques, methods of activity planning, safety and public relations
Works closely with other recreation staff to assure the proper development of assigned activities
Organizes and supervises one or more activities such as summer playground programs, aquatics programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population, senior activities or special events
Recruits and trains staff and volunteers to assist with program implementation, lead programs and ensure safety of participants
Tracks participation statistics
Maintains necessary records and submits required reports
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Assignment Location: Gray's Lake Park.
The Position: Recreation program and activity may include concession operations, watercraft rentals, and various special programs.
Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration: Duration of work assignment is from May to September including weekends and holidays. The listed pay rate begins with the 2026 summer season.
Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
Must be 18 years of age
Current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks
Responsibilities:
Leads assigned activities and supervises others in leading activities
Trains staff in leadership techniques, methods of activity planning, safety and public relations
Works closely with other recreation staff to assure the proper development of assigned activities
Organizes and supervises one or more activities such as summer playground programs, aquatics programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population, senior activities or special events
Recruits and trains staff and volunteers to assist with program implementation, lead programs and ensure safety of participants
Tracks participation statistics
Maintains necessary records and submits required reports
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