Recreation Leader (Playgrounds) - Temporary 2025 Term **City of Dubuque** 1 Positions ID: 62579 Posted On 02/03/2025 Refreshed On 07/25/2025 **Job Overview** **Position Summary** **JOB SUMMARY:** Conduct recreation activities with groups; organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to follow a management style that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships; a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team; and a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork. **Job Duties** **JOB DUTIES:** + Attend pre-season program trainings and meetings; ongoing trainings and meetings throughout the season. + Assist those with special personal care needs. + Model positive behaviors. + Enforce rules, ordinances and regulations; organizational policies and procedures; health and safety protocols; and accident reporting procedures. + Promote products, services, and programs. + Organize inclusive daily recreational activities and events; facility and supplies. + Gather information in order to provide services to clients. + Administer first aid. + Demonstrate activity techniques and equipment use. + Greet customers, patrons, or visitors. + Communicate with Program Coordinator, management or other staff to resolve problems and situations. + Contact Park Rangers and EMS for assistance or due to an emergency. **Qualifications** **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** + **Customer and Personal Service** - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. + **Service Orientation** - Looking for ways to help people. **Supplemental Information** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + Must be at least 16 years of age. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Experience working with children of all ages and abilities. + Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in education. **SUPERVISORY STATUS:** Functional **WORKING CONDITIONS:** Work is performed in an outdoor setting under extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, etc. **FLSA STATUS** : Non-exempt Primary Contact 214881 City of Dubuque Human Resources Department Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department 563-589-4125 Phone Phone Phone Fax humanresources@cityofdubuque.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Athletics/Fitness/Recreation Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Temp Full/Part Full or Part Time Pay/Salary $14.70 - $16.80 Hourly Company ID 931 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250203 End Date 20250801 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Production Worker Express Employment Professionals Packaging Associate Express Employment Professionals Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach Loras College Recreation Field Supervisor (Adult Volleyball) - T City of Dubuque Pool Laborer - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Pool Manager - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Recreation Leader (Sports Instructor) - Temporary City of Dubuque Assistant Golf Professional - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Concession Worker (Golf) - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Lifeguard - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque **Share this Job** City of Dubuque **About the Company** Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community. The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as: + Health and Dental Insurance + 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement Savings (IPERS) + Deferred Compensation Plan + Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage + Short-Term Disability + Employee Assistance Program + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service + Flexible Work Arrangements + Paid Time Volunteering With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs .