Recreation Leader - Wading Pool Attendant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/newprint/4745973) Apply  Recreation Leader - Wading Pool Attendant Salary $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Temporary Part-Time Job Number 8436-12-2024 WP Department Parks Opening Date 12/02/2024 Closing Date 4/30/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Non Occupational Group Non-Civil Service Location of Vacancy Parks and Recreation Recruitment Entrance Selection Method Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application. + Description + Benefits + Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class Oversees activities and participants at the City wading pools. Approximate employment duration : May work up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM, including weekends and holidays, from May-August. Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Note : Hiring preference is given to applicants who held the position with the City of Des Moines during the 2025 summer employment season. Acceptable Experience and Training Must be 16 years of age. Required Special Qualifications + Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid when work assignment requires. + Free CPR/First Aid certification courses are available through the City of Des Moines Park and Recreation Department for those offered employment in this position. + Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + Organizes, plans and leads a wide variety of recreation activities such as day camps, youth programs summer playground programs, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events supervising participants in these activities; + Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants; + Warns community center patrons against hazardous practices and instructs them on facility rules; + Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment; + Maintains attendance and activity records and creates and updates regular reports. + Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts; + May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants and performs related work as required.