An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.
HS Assistant Activities Director (Stipend) Des Moines Public School District - 3.5 Des Moines, IA Job Details Part-time $8,963 a month 14 hours ago Qualifications School experience Educational administrative software High school diploma or GED Working with students Public relations Productivity software
Full Job Description TITLE:
HS Assistant Band Director (Stipend)
POSTION TYPE
INST
STIPEND AMOUNT
$8963 (1.0 FTE may be split)
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Required:
1. Two years of teaching or coaching experience 2. Must have the ability to learn Microsoft Office and other DMPS software programs 3. Strong communication, time management and organizational skills, public relations, and interpersonal skills 4. High school diploma or equivalent
Desired:
1. Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program 2. Ability to implement policy and procedures. 3. Valid driver's license.
BASIC FUNCTION
Assist the Activity Director in developing and upholding activities vision, mission statement, and program philosophy while cultivating relationships within the school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Support and manage all non-athletic co-curricular and extra-curricular student activities as directed by the Activity Director. 2. Support the school's activities' programs and their sponsor Facilitate an action plan for each program Help with team travel and other event day logistics as directed Help coordinate tournaments, contests, and other events for the activities programs. 3. Serves as the primary liaison to stipend/non-stipend student leadership clubs and organizations. 4. Organize and supervise athletic post-season surveys (coaches and student-athletes) and activity survey completion 5. Prepare attendance and academic reports via Tableau and Infinite Campus Serve as the point person for teaching coaches/sponsors how to utilize Tableau and Infinite Campus tools Help support Activities Administrator in regards to activities eligibility 6. Social Media and Website Development Follow DMPS recommendations on social media use Utilize the DMPS website to keep community stakeholders up-to-date Use various mediums to showcase students, programs, and the district 7. Works directly with the Middle School Activities Coordinator at feeder schools in providing support and direction, as determined by Activity Director. 8. Monitors data and works directly with the Activity Director to find solutions to gaps in service to critical sub-populations, as determined by the district. 9. Submit reports as requested that helps determine the needs and maintenance of existing facilities for activities programs 10. Supervision as needed (not to exceed 40% of the overall workload) 11. Serves as liaison to parents of athletic programs with weekly in-season communication and monthly out-of-season communication (letter, social media, email, website) 12. Assist with the organization, planning, registration of summer camps, youth coaches' clinic, and community events associated with the athletic program 13. Organize, plan, and assist in scheduling parent meetings with high school programs and feeder teams 14. Work with the head coach and activities director on the planning and organizing of halftime events with youth feeder involvement, special admission nights, setting appearances by coaches/teams at elementary schools 15. Meets weekly with the Activity Director
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(for every DMPS position): 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned
Mostly inside or sometimes outside depending on events All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By:
Lillie Noland Date:
08/04/2026 All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
