Overview

Position Title: Park and Recreation Associate

Company: City Of Des Moines

Location: Des Moines, IA, US

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 parks 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.