Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Gray's Lake
Government Jobs, Des Moines, IA, United States
Temporary Part-Time Recreation Specialist
This position is located at Gray's Lake Park and involves recreation program and activity management, including concession operations, watercraft rentals, and various special programs. Employment duration is from May to September, including weekends and holidays. The listed pay rate begins with the 2026 summer season. The City of Des Moines offers temporary part-time positions with non-exempt, non-civil service, and non-bargaining unit status. The position is open until filled. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid, and satisfactory criminal, sex offender, and driving record background checks. Examples of essential work include leading and supervising assigned activities, training staff in leadership techniques, organizing and supervising various recreational activities, recruiting and training staff and volunteers, tracking participation statistics, and maintaining necessary records and reports.
This position is located at Gray's Lake Park and involves recreation program and activity management, including concession operations, watercraft rentals, and various special programs. Employment duration is from May to September, including weekends and holidays. The listed pay rate begins with the 2026 summer season. The City of Des Moines offers temporary part-time positions with non-exempt, non-civil service, and non-bargaining unit status. The position is open until filled. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid, and satisfactory criminal, sex offender, and driving record background checks. Examples of essential work include leading and supervising assigned activities, training staff in leadership techniques, organizing and supervising various recreational activities, recruiting and training staff and volunteers, tracking participation statistics, and maintaining necessary records and reports.