Employment Opportunities
Dickinson Parks & Recreation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply at any time. Applications are kept on file for 90 days.
Facility Positions
Type: Part-Time
Location: West River Community Center
Job Description:
Individuals will be responsible for organizing and instructing senior specific aerobic activities, classes, and participants. Must obtain SilverSneakers® certification within 3 months of employment. The instructors offer support and exercise modifications in a welcoming environment. Year-round position.
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Type: Seasonal
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Job Description:
Individual will be responsible for the general maintenance of the driving range. Other responsibilities include retrieving range balls, washing all retrieved range balls daily, general maintenance of the range ball picker and keeping it in good running condition, and helping the pro shop attendant take care of the rental carts. Season runs: May – September; Monday – Sunday.
Type: Seasonal
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Job Description:
Individual will be responsible for the overall supervision of the golf course. Other responsibilities include charging for green fees, cart rentals, driving range and general cleanliness of the pro shop, bag storage, and bathrooms between both buildings. Individuals must have knowledge of the fundamentals, rules, and skills of golf as well as having a flexible schedule. Season runs May – September; Monday – Sunday.
Type: Part-Time/Seasonal
Location: West River Community Center
Job Description:
Individuals will be responsible for providing a safe environment at our pool facilities. Lifeguards will provide a positive image of the facility and its services by attentive, conscientious, and courteous behavior on the job. Other duties include watching swimmers through safe scanning practices, maintaining order in the pool areas, test and treat water accordingly, complete accident and rescue reports as necessary, perform CPR and first aid as needed as well as being trained to enforce safe operations of slides, ladders, and general pool use guidelines. Year-round position; Monday – Sunday.
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Type: Seasonal
Location: Gress Softball Complex
Job Description:
Individuals will be responsible for reporting to each scheduled softball game, starting on time and display control of games. Individuals will be responsible to find a substitute if unable to be at scheduled game. Weekday evening hours required. Season runs: May – August.
TYPE: Part-Time/Seasonal
LOCATION: West River Community Center
AGE REQUIREMENT: 16+
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Individuals will be responsible for providing a safe environment for the pool patrons and promoting a positive image of the facility by being attentive, conscientious, and courteous on the job. Job duties include the enforcement of pool and facility rules, assisting in maintaining order in the pool and locker rooms, keeping the aquatics area clean, assisting in emergency action plans, and developing positive working relationships with other staff members. Year-round position; Monday – Sunday.
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Recreation Program Positions
Type: Seasonal
Location: West River Ice Center
Job Description:
Individual will be responsible for creating and leading a comprehensive safety education program designed for 4-6 year olds four days a week for two weeks. Individual has experience with youth and knowledge of a variety of activities, crafts and basic safety education. Responsible for developing themed weekly lesson plans implementing them and giving them interactive learning opportunities to learn about safety. Can give verbal clear directions to participants. Can be a confident leader and role model for the participants in the program and Safety City Instructors. This position requires extensive contact with youth and peers as well as adults. Handles daily paperwork and utilizes the philosophy, policies and procedures set forth by Dickinson Parks and Recreation. Availability must be during the duration of May-June.
Type: Seasonal
Location: West River Ice Center
Job Description:
Individual has experience with youth and a knowledge of a variety of projects, activities and basic safety education designed for children 4-8 years old four days a week for two weeks. Responsible for supervising, instructing and assisting with various safety related projects activities and education. Possess a positive loud voice to give verbal direction to participants and keep them on task. A confident leader and role model for the participants in the program. Able to take direction from the Safety City Coordinators and Program Supervisor. Utilizes the philosophy, policies and procedures set forth by Dickinson Parks and Recreation. This position requires extensive contact with youth and peers as well as adults. Availability must be during the duration of May-July.
How to Apply
FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Dickinson Parks & Recreation
2004 Fairway Street
Dickinson, ND 58601
PHONE: 701-456-2074 | FAX: 701-456-2073 | EMAIL: dprd@dickinsonparks.org
PART-TIME OR SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
Apply online or download application and return to:
Dickinson Parks & Recreation
2004 Fairway St
Dickinson, ND 58601
(located inside the West River Community Center)
EMAIL: dprd@dickinsonparks.org
Background Checks
Dickinson Parks & Recreation will request a background check on all individuals who are offered employment by the Park District. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (1971) requires that we inform you that a background investigation may be conducted as part of our employment screening and selection process. This may include an inquiry to obtain information regarding your character, criminal history, general reputation, personal characteristics, credit report and mode of living. The main objective of this investigation is to verify information you provide on your application or during the interview process. If a report is made, you have the right to request details of the report from the consumer reporting agency.
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