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Recreation Specialist II - Mobile Recreation (Part Time)

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
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Join our Mobile Recreation teamand help bring fun, games, and activities directly into neighborhoods across the community. This role is perfect for energetic, creative individuals who enjoy working with kids and families while promoting active play and recreational activities. If you’re enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about making recreation available to everyone, we’d love to have you on board!

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.

Approximate employment duration : This is a permanent part- time position throughout the year, hours of operations will very based on location and assignment.

This assignment is for our Mobile Recreation position.

Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises and directs a specialized area within the City’s recreation division, or a specialized type of recreation activity at a community recreation center or other recreation venue including outdoor events, and performs related work as required.

Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Graduation from high school or GED; and
  • One year of experience facilitating recreational or group activities in areas such as aquatics, athletics, music, arts, childcare, or education.
  • Post-high school education in recreation, leisure services, education or related field may be substituted for the required experience.


Required Special Qualifications

  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) required upon hire (training is provided); and
  • An applicable, valid driver’s license is required when work assignment requires driving a vehicle.
  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen and background check.


Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Leads programs and instructs participants on facility or program rules.
  • 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.
  • Works with community organizations and public to develop their interests in recreation programs.
  • Organizes and supervises one or more recreational activities such as year-round programs, aquatics programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population activities, equity programs, senior activities or special events.
  • Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with program implementation.
  • Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants.
  • Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.
  • Maintains attendance and activity statistics and creates and updates regular reports.
  • Collects admissions and program registration fees.
  • Decorates center or venue with seasonal displays.
  • Researches and orders recreation supplies and equipment.
  • Performs minor custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. to maintain clean and safe activity space.
  • May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants.
  • Performs related work as required.


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Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 4:00 PM Central

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