Welcome to our job postings. 
If you are a current member of IPRA, postings are a complimentary benefit of membership. 
For all others, please contact Steven Jordison, Executive Director, Iowa Park and Recreation Association at jordison@pcpartner.net or call 641-236-8282

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Recreation Program Supervisor - Norwalk, Iowa (due June 13)

Director, Parks and Recreation - Atlantic, Iowa (accepted until filled)

Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Property - Council Bluffs, Iowa (due May 16)

 Recreation Superintendent, Pierre, South Dakota (due May 22)

Recreation Program Supervisor
Norwalk, Iowa
(posted May 15, 2008)

The city of Norwalk, Iowa, is accpeting applications for the position of Recreation Program Supervisor.  Norwalk is located minutes south of Des Moines.  Population of Norwalk is 9,000.

Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, to perform a variety of tasks including the development, implementation, and direction of recreation programming for all age groups of the community.  Assignments include developing and monitoring of program budgets, working with the Park and Recreation Commission and other adhere groups that focus on community recreational needs, generation of reports, analyzing program activities and maintaining a positive public image for department activities.

Requirements
Graduation from an accredited institution in leisure services, community recreation, sports management or physical education education is required.  Ability to become licensed as a certified pool operator (CPO), lifeguard training within one year, certified in first aid and CPR.  Experience in a municipal/institutional recreation setting recommended.

Compensation
Salary range for this position is $29,300 to $44,000.  A competitive benefit package includes health, dental, life and short-term disability insurance.

Apply to:

Nancy Kuhel
City of Norwalk
Director of Parks and Recreation
1100 Chatham Ave.
Norwalk, IA  50211

Phone:  515-981-9206  //  Fax:  515-981-5839
E-mail:  NancyKuehl@ci.norwalk.ia.us

Deadline:  4:30 p.m., June 13, 2008

Director, Parks and Recreation
Atlantic, Iowa
(posted May 6, 2008)

The city of Atlantic (population 7,257) is seeking candidates.  Primary duty will be to direct and coordinate a recreation program involving the use of a number of park facilities, swimming pool and related recreational facilities.  Work involves both managerial and operational duties.

Bachelor's degree preferred with major course work in park and recreation.  Must possess or be able to obtain a certified pool operator's license.

Salary negotiable depending on qualifications.

Send resume to:

Iowa Workforce Development Center
508 Poplar St.
Atlantic, IA   50022

Applications accepted until filled.

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 Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Property
Council Bluffs, Iowa
(posted April 11, 2008)

The city of Council Bluffs, Iowa is acceptingapplications for the position of Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Property.  Council Bluffs is located on the east bank of the Missouri River.  Its population is 62,000 in a metro are of nearly 800,000.

Job Summary
Directs the operations, development and maintenance of municipal parks, golf courses, public property, forsetry, centralized building maintenance, aquatics, athletics, and other recreational programs including master planning, new property and equipment acquisition.  Also, administers contract between the City and the Mid-America Center Arena and Convention Center.

Requirements
Undergraduate degree in park management, recreation, public administration, or related field with 5 years progressively responsible experience in management of parks and recreation programs, facilities and staff.

Compensation
Salary range for this position is $74,000 to $95,000.  A competitive benefit package includes health, dental, optical, life, and long term disability insurance.

Apply to

Human Resource Department
209 Pearl St.
Council Bluffs, IA   51503

Phone 712-328-4604
Fax 712-322-0860

Deadline - May 16, 2008

Application forms and additional information about this position, the Parks, Recreation and Public Property Department, and the City of Council Bluffs can be found at www.councilbluffs-ia.gov

Recreation Superintendent
City of Pierre, South Dakota
(posted April 28, 2008)

Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in park, forestry, recreation administration, public administration or a related field.  Two years progressively responsible experience preferred.

Duties:  Responsible for the operational management of the City Recreation Department.  Plans, develops, manages and corrdinates recreational programs for the city and surrounding area.  Interviews, hires and supervises part-time employees.  Provides education and information to the public regarding department activities.  Develops and maintains partnerships with organizations and businesses involved in park and recreation programs and projects.  Managers the department online registration system.  Responsibile for the department's material on the city web page.  Assists in developing and implementing annual budget for the recreation department for the recreation department including expenditures, capital improvement projects.  Assists with developing and implementing long-range capital improvement plan for the department.  Manages and operates the city outdoor pool and operates the pool in the city indoor aquatic center.  It is very important that this person have a demonstrated record of success at bringing diverse individuals, groups and organizations together to accomplish projects.

Salary:  $42,255.17 minimum

Closing date:  5:00 p.m., May 22, 2008

Applications:  Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253 or 222 E. Dakota, Pierre, SD  57501

Phone:  605-773-7429

City web site:  http://ci.pierre.sd.us

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