Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation

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.

Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Aliens are eligible for hire.

• 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. Applicant must 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.

• 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.