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Des Moines Parks, Recreation & Senior Services
Recreation Attendant
Pay Range: $9.04 to $13/hr

To Apply: Submit city application form to:

City of Des Moines
Attn: Human Resource Coordinator
21630 11th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198


Des Moines Parks and Recreation is currently seeking several reliable individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service to work at our various facilities overseeing rental patrons. Ability to work with little supervision and to interact effectively with people in a positive and constructive manner is extremely important. Hours for this position are on a part-time basis and are scheduled based on events booked at our facilities (primarily late afternoon, evenings and weekends); flexibility with scheduling is necessary. Full job description and application at www.desmoineswa.gov. Applications screened continuously. Contact Ralph Thomas at 206-870-6586 with questions.


Nature of Work
The Recreation Attendant will work under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, Office Manager or designee to provide customer service and office support; special project and/or technical assistance; facility monitoring and security; and minor custodial/maintenance. Hours vary based upon the program/event schedule (primarily will be late afternoon, evenings and weekends).

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversees patron use of the Department, City, and community facilities where Department programs and events are being held.*
• Provides ongoing indoor/outdoor facility monitoring and security to minimize vandalism.*
• Secures, closes and locks facility when event is complete.*
• Distributes brochures, special program and event information, etc. to various locations throughout the city (utilizing City/Department vehicles).
• Assists facility users/staff with facility set-up and takedown, equipment checkout and inventory, lost and found, and general site supervision and security.*
• Assists customers with requests and provides information, accepts registrations, collects fees.*
• Assists department with marketing and/or technical projects.*
• Attends to injury and incident victims, provides assistance and first aid when needed. Contacts appropriate emergency services (911) if needed.*
• Accurately completes all City/Department forms for supervisory review and action.*
• Assists the Park & Recreation staff with departmental projects as assigned.*

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: (A) High School graduate or GED. (B) One-year office experience. (C) Working knowledge of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Recreation Registration software experience desirable.

*Essential Functions


Minimum Qualifications

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy office situation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Recreation Registration software.
• Ability to deal with public with poise and tact in sometimes stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and self-starting in work assigned.
• Ability to follow directions and work with other employees.
• Ability to read, interpret, direct, and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards.

Education and Experience
• High School graduate or GED, one year experience in recreation facility management , customer service or a related field.

Special Requirements
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory driving abstract.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Card within three (3) months of employment.
• Ability to pass Washington State Patrol background check.
• Non-smoker.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., set-up tables/chairs, arrange room equipment, etc.

Working Conditions
Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office setting, usually independently. Work performed at multiple locations at various times.

Physical Abilities: Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computer. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. in order to arrange tables, chairs and room equipment.

Hazards: Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. Responsible for closing and locking facility alone at end of shift.

Selection Guidelines
May include: formal application, review of education and experience, written response to structured questionnaire, testing, oral interview, reference check, and selection.