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Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Recreation Camp Supervisor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Seasonal Construction Inspector
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$27.15 - $28.32 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Project Management
Public Works Assistant- Regular Less Than Half-Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$31.87 - $33.22 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Works
Painter
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$39.41 - $41.11 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Police Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$40.69 - $50.03 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Police Officer (Certified)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$48.48 - $52.97 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard - Regular Half Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GE Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa State Public Defender's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Control Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Regional Reporting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Auto-Owners Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Olsson
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Director for Global Defense - Japan
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Customer Experience Representative- Des Moines Airport
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Enterprise Holdings
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Strategic Federal Marketing Leader for DoD & Space
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Elite Protective Agent - Investigations & Security
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote-Ready Administrative Law Judge II
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Ramp / Cargo Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Delta Air Lines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Senior Investigator Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Accenture
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security Officer - Day Shift, $50k+ Benefits
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Nationwide Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Agent - Ramp **Full-Time**
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp / Cargo Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Delta Air Lines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
DSM United Ramp Agent PT -Driving- PART TIME
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Thrive Events
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME - DoD Training Ops
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Mission Technologies, a division of HII
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior AI-Driven SecOps Analyst (Threat Hunting & IR)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Openloop-Health
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Life Safety & Fire Systems Engineer - Hybrid Role
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Jacobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Fleet Weather & Ocean Intelligence Lead
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Response - Daily Pay
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Agent - Ramp **Part-Time**
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Other
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Entomologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Active Dermatologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Pulmonary Disease Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Occupational Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Neurosurgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Prosthodontist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Other
Navy Chaplain
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Nuclear Engineer
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$209889.671875
- Full Time
- Administration and Management

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Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Jul 18, 2026
- $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly - Full Time
City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Jul 18, 2026
Job Description
General Statement of Duties

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.

Application Deadline : Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Interviews will begin the week of July 27 and continue until all positions have been filled.

Approximate employment duration : Approximate hours 25-30 per week. September - December.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Must be 16 years of age.

Required Special Qualifications

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.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

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.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2026 4:00 PM Central
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City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Fall Program (After School Program)

Recreation Camp Supervisor

Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Construction Inspector

Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)

Public Works Assistant- Regular Less Than Half-Time

Painter

Police Officer

Senior Police Officer (Certified)

Comptroller

Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time

Lifeguard - Regular Half Time

Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career

Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense

Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)

Loss Control Consultant

Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote

Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers

Director for Global Defense - Japan

Customer Experience Representative- Des Moines Airport

Strategic Federal Marketing Leader for DoD & Space

Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk

Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk

Elite Protective Agent - Investigations & Security

Remote-Ready Administrative Law Judge II

Ramp / Cargo Agent

Ramp Agent

Senior Investigator Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR)

Corporate Security Officer - Day Shift, $50k+ Benefits

Airport Agent - Ramp **Full-Time**

Ramp / Cargo Agent

DSM United Ramp Agent PT -Driving- PART TIME

Security / Loss Prevention Officer

Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME - DoD Training Ops

Senior AI-Driven SecOps Analyst (Threat Hunting & IR)

Life Safety & Fire Systems Engineer - Hybrid Role

Fleet Weather & Ocean Intelligence Lead

Security Officer - PT & FT available

Security Officer - PT & FT available

Special Response - Daily Pay

Airport Agent - Ramp **Part-Time**

Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

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Active Entomologist

Active Dermatologist

Active Pulmonary Disease Officer

Occupational Medicine Officer

Neurosurgeon

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Occupational Therapist

Reserve Prosthodontist

Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

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