Recreation Leader - Summer Camp

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 02, 2025
  • Salary: $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Job Description

    Distinguishing Features of the Class

    Oversees activities and participants at City Summer Camps.

    Assignment Location: Drake Park, Columbus Park, Evelyn K. Davis Park, MLK Park or Weeks Park.

    Application Process : Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview.

    Application Deadline
    :Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    Must be 16 years of age.

    Required Special Qualifications

    • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid when work assignment requires.
    • Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.


    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.


    This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2026 4:00 PM Central
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Des Moines
    • City of Des Moines

    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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