Intern – Recreation Programming

　　Type: Seasonal/Temporary

　　Salary/Pay Rate: $18.28 - $23.76/hour

　　Posted Date: 01/03/2024

　　Job Details Description

　　DepartmentParks & Recreation

　　Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits

　　Civil Service Status

　　This is NOT a Civil Service position

　　Regular Hours

　　Monday - Friday, 8:00 Am - 5:00 PM

　　Weekend and On Call Work as Required

　　Tentative Start Date May 2024

　　Job Summary

　　Under the general direction of the Recreation Program/Facility Supervisor, the Intern will provide overall assistance to the recreation staff regarding the planning, coordinating, and administering of parks and recreation program offerings.

　　Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled

　　Requirements Must be currently enrolled in a Graduate or Undergraduate recreation program (Parks Administration, Recreation Services, Leisure Studies, or closely related program) having completed at least two years of related coursework.

　　This is an internship which is not permanent and is being made available for individuals seeking work experience prior to graduating from an accredited college or university.

　　Steps to Apply

　　Steps to Apply:

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

　　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

　　Resume must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

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

　　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 N/A

　　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)