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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Performs cashiering duties and monitors patrons using City owned aquatic and pool facilities including slides.
Positions are available at the following aquatic centers and pools : Ashworth; Birdland; Nahas; Northwest and Teachout.
Application Process : Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.
Application Deadline : Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration : Approximately 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM including weekends and holidays from May-August.
Paid Training : Pools will begin to open May 24, 2025 with paid training beginning May 14, 2025 for staff who are cleared to work.
Note : Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season. The listed pay rate begins with the 2025 summer season.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Prior cashier experience preferred.
Required Special Qualifications- CPR and first aid certification required.
- Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
- Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)- Performs cashiering duties and monitors patrons using City owned facilities including sells tickets, rental services, concessions, merchandise and other commodities;
- Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed.
- Assists customers and collects fees;
- Enforces all facility rules and regulations regarding public health and safety;
- Performs cleaning duties relative to opening, operating, and closing the facilities as well as cleaning floors, counters, restrooms, decks and landscaped area;
- Prepares commodities for resale;
- Prepares daily reports and delivers money to designated persons;
- Assists in emergency situations by reacting appropriately in a quick and calm manner as part of the facilities emergency action plan;
- Assists with maintenance work on or around the facilities;
- 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;
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and activities;
- Attends required in-service training throughout employment;
- Performs related work as required.
This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2025 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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