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Des Moines Public Schools

MS Art Club Wild Card Activity

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 18 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/19/2026

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$33,338 / year median in Iowa

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

TITLE:

MS Wild Card Activity Stipend

POSTION TYPE

Wild Card Activity

DURATION OF COMMITMENT

6 to 8 weeks

HOURS PER WEEK

1 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 Department

REPORTS TO

Activities Director

EVALUATES

N/A

BARGAINING GROUP

N/A

FLSA STATUS

Exempt FT/PT:

Part time

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.