Recreation Camp Supervisor

Recreation Camp Supervisor

Salary

$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

M116-12-2025

Department

Parks

Division

PK201298 - PK Community Engagement

Opening Date

12/01/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2026 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.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Distinguishing Features of the Class

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

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

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

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

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

01

Are you or will you be at least 18 years of age on or before May 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe any supervisory or leadership experience that you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience.

03

Describe any customer service or public interaction experience you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".

04

Please list in order from 1-5 your preference in location assignment from the following choices:

• Evelyn K. Davis
• MLK
• Drake
• Weeks
• Columbus

05

Describe any experience that you may have related to education, recreation or other related fields including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience.

06

I understand this position requires a valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Mandatory Reporter Certification within three months of employment.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city