Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation

City of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA

Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required.
This assignment is for our Mobile Recreation position.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Previous experience working with the general public is preferred.
  • Possession of an applicable valid driver’s license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities.
  • The City of Des Moines’ Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicantmust be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position.
  • Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire.
Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Aliens are eligible for hire.
  • Collects various fees from patrons and makes change.
  • Provides assistance to patrons.
  • Directs parking and pedestrian traffic.
  • May need to place signage providing directional information.
  • Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise.
  • Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles.
  • Prepares and maintains various park and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation.
  • Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors.
  • Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed.
  • May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program.
  • May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks.
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