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:
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Collects various fees from patrons and makes change;
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Provides assistance to patrons;
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Directs parking and pedestrian traffic;
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May need to place signage providing directional information;
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Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise;
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Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles;
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Prepares and maintains various parks and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation;
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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.
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Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed;
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May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program;
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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.