Park and Recreation Associate; Dog Parks​/Indoor Shelters

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This vacancy assists with indoor shelters and dog parks. Under general supervision, assists patrons and 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.

• 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.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

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