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Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)

City of Des Moines

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–21/hr
Location
Des Moines, IA
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

First Aid/CPR/AED CertificationsMandatory Reporter Certification

Job overview

City of Des Moines is hiring a Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs). The Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor manages an individual recreation camp program and site location under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor. This role involves preparing work schedules, supervising staff activities, monitoring participants, and ensuring program safety. The supervisor also plans and leads weekly and daily activities, maintains equipment, and serves as the primary contact for participants and parents.

Key focus areas include Prepares work schedules for seasonal recreation specialists, recreation leaders, and other assigned personnel and supervises their activities, Schedules, plans, and facilitates weekly staff training throughout the season, and Monitors participants and enforces rules governing the conduct of participants at the site.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Two Years Experience In Education Or Recreation, and Must Be 18+. Important skills include Supervising Activities, Scheduling, Planning, Facilitating Training, Monitoring Participants, and Enforcing Rules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervising ActivitiesSchedulingPlanningFacilitating TrainingMonitoring ParticipantsEnforcing RulesMaintaining SafetyLeading ActivitiesSetting Up EquipmentMaintaining Materials and EquipmentCommunicating TransportationExecuting TransportationOn-Site ContactResolving DisputesAddressing Behavioral IssuesMaintaining Site CleanlinessMaintaining Site Operational StatusKeeping Accurate SchedulesKeeping Incident LogsKeeping TimesheetsKeeping Related DocumentationInforming Supervisor

Qualifications

High School Graduation or GED2 Years Experience in Education, Recreation, or Related FieldMust Be 18+Valid Driver's License or Equivalent MobilityFirst Aid/CPR/AED CertificationsMandatory Reporter CertificationSatisfactory Driving RecordBackground Check

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Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)

Salary

$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

m116-07-2026

Department

Parks

Division

PK201298 - PK Community Engagement

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 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.

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General Statement of Duties

Under direction of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, manages an individual recreation camp program and site location; and performs related work as required.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Interviews will begin the week of July 27 and continue until all positions have been filled.

Note: This position is a seasonal through December. 40 hours per week. Work hours vary on work assignment and may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Graduation from high school or GED; and

  • Two years’ experience working in education, recreation, or related field.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Required Special Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license or equivalent mobility required.

  • Candidates are required to possess a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications or have the ability to obtain required certifications within one month of employment.

  • Candidates accepting a conditional offer of employment with the City of Des Moines will be offered the opportunity to take the First Aid/CPR/AED training class through the City of Des Moines (class dates TBD).

  • Candidates are required to possess a Mandatory Reporter Certification or have the ability to obtain required certification within one month of employment.

  • Requires satisfactory driving record and background check.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Prepares work schedules for seasonal recreation specialists, recreation leaders, and other assigned personnel and supervises their activities.

  • Schedules, plans, and facilitates weekly staff training throughout the season.

  • Monitors participants and enforces rules governing the conduct of participants at the site.

  • Maintains safety of program and participants.

  • Plans and leads weekly and daily activities for program participants including, but not limited to, indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.

  • Sets up and maintains materials and equipment.

  • Plans, communicates, and executes transportation of program participants for field trips.

  • Serves as on-site contact between participants, parents/guardians, and program partners.

  • Resolves disputes between participants and addresses behavioral issues.

  • Maintains all areas of the site confirms space is safe, clean, and operational.

  • Keeps accurate schedules, incident logs, timesheets, and any other related documentation.

  • Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

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