Recreation Coordinator

• Type: Full Time

• Salary/Pay Rate: $70,502 - $108,573/yr

• Posted Date: 09/12/2024

• Deadline to Apply: 10/06/2024

  Job Details Description

DepartmentParks & Recreation

Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits

Civil Service Status

This is a Civil Service position

Regular Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekend and On Call Work as Programming Requires

Tentative Start Date December 2024

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Recreation Program/Facility Supervisor or Superintendent of Recreation, develops and implements a variety of recreation programs for people of all ages, provides on-site supervision during recreation program operation, and assists with the daily operation of various facilities as assigned. Responsible for being on-call during programs and making on-site decisions as necessary.

Deadline to Apply October 6, 2024 by 11:59 pm

Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, or related area plus a minimum of six (6) months of related work experience

Steps to Apply

Steps to Apply:

1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

a) Resume

b) Written Questionnaire - You must attach the completed questionnaire to your profile prior to clicking Finish & Apply. Link provided below

Click to open:Written Questionnaire

A resume and completed written questionnaire must be attached to your application by the deadline date, October 6, 2024 2024, by 11:59 pm CDT to be considered for this position.

3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).

All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 .

Civil Service Exam Applicants meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a passing score on the written questionnaire will be invited to Oral Boards (interview process).

Oral Boards are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024 (dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances).

Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.

Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System

Instructions & FAQ's

You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 .

If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

Contact Information

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES

Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E

4200 Mills Civic Parkway

PO Box 65320

West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320

515-222-3616 (phone)

515-273-0601 (fax)