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.
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Salary Not Available HS Wild Card Activity - North
Des Moines Public Schools
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Location:
Des Moines, IA - 50315
Job Type:
Full Time
Posted:
08/31/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
Des Moines Public Schools
Web Site:
www.dmschools.org
Expires:
04/01/2027
Job #: 5744940
Job Requirements and Properties
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Job Description
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TITLE:
HS Wild Card Activity Stipend
POSTION TYPE
Wild Card Activity
STIPEND AMOUNT
$2401.00 (1.0 FTE) or $1200.50 (.5 FTE)
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Required:
1. Knowledge of the wild card activity.
Desired:
1. College degree.
BASIC FUNCTION
This position is responsible for sponsoring the student activity. Activites vary by building.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Serves as the leader and manager for the activity.
2. Develops a regular schedule and organizes practice time.
3. Coaches and instructs students in the activity.
4. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision at all times.
5. Maintains emergency data cards and other related records.
6. Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their activity.
7. Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures.
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
DEPARTMENT
Activities
REPORTS TO
Activities Director
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED
N/A
BARGAINING GROUP
N/A
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
CALENDAR
Activity Season
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Varies by activity
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside or outside, depending on activity The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544. 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.
