City of Ames, IA

11/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 15:39

Parks & Recreation Recruiting for Summer

AMES, Iowa - Ames Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting employees for the 2025 summer season at Furman Aquatic Center. A variety of positions are available for enthusiastic, dedicated, and customer-driven candidates ages 14 and older.

Applications are being accepted beginning Wednesday, Nov. 27 for the following positions:

  • Furman Aquatic Center Admission/Concession Head Shift Leader, $18.45-19.57/hour. Must be 18 years of age or older by June 1, 2025. (Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025).
  • Furman Aquatic Center Deck Shift Leader, $18.45-19.57/hour. Must be 18 years of age or older by June 1, 2025. (Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025).
  • Furman Aquatic Center Admission/Concession Shift Leader, $13.53-$14.35/hour. Must be 18 years of age or older by June 1, 2025. (Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025).
  • Furman Aquatic Center Lifeguard, $14.06-$14.93/hour. Must be 15 years of age or older by June 1, 2025.
  • Furman Aquatic Center Water Safety Instructor (WSI), $15.04-$15.95. Must be 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2025.
  • Furman Aquatic Center Swim Instructor, $13.54-$14.36. Must be 14 years of age or older by June 1, 2025.
  • Furman Aquatic Center Admission/Concession Cashier, $9.53-10.11. Must be 14 years of age or older by June 1, 2025.

Those interested in positions such as Shift Leader, Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, Swim Instructor, or Admission/Concession Cashier are encouraged to apply now. Application reviews will take place throughout the winter and spring. Jobs are posted at www.CityOfAmes.org/Jobs.

The next Lifeguard Certification class will be offered Jan. 3-5; Lifeguard Re-Certification will be Jan. 19; Lifeguard Instructor will be Jan. 10-12; Lifeguard Instructor Review will be Jan. 18. Any questions about certification classes or deck operations can be directed to LeAnn Hawk, Aquatics Manager. Any questions related to Furman Aquatic Center Admissions/Concessions can be directed to Nate Pietz, Admission/Concessions Manager.

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