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Salary: $9.77 - $18.73 HourlyLocation : Citizens Central 617 Central Avenue Fort Dodge, IAJob Type: Seasonal TemporaryJob Number: 00206Department: Recreation ServicesOpening Date: 01/01/2026Closing Date: 12/31/2026 5:00 PM Central Description Aquatic Maintenance - Position must be able to climb and descend ladders and steps. Job duties range from general cleaning, turf management, water chemistry, and other related tasks. Applicants must be 16 years of age at hiring. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.Season Length: April-September Average Weekly Workload: 10-40 hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Starting Wage: $11.37+ Cashier - Requires excellent verbal communication and customer service with patrons at Harlan Rogers and Rosedale Rapids. Individuals must be proficient at counting back change, able to enforce complex rules and policies, and possess computer skills. Cashiers at Rosedale Rapids are required to have CPR/First Aid and are also Slide Attendants. Applicants must be at least 16 years old.Season Length: May- August Average Weekly Workload: 5-20 hours (including nights, weekends & holidays)Starting Wage: $10.28+Concessionaire - Position requires excellent verbal communication and customer service with patrons at Harlan Rogers and Rosedale Rapids. Individuals must be proficient at counting back change, using a variety of food preparation equipment, adhere to strict food preparation standards, and possess computer skills. Applicants 16 years old preferred. Must be able to lift 15 pounds.Season Length: April - September Average Weekly Workload: varies 10-30 hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Starting Wage: $10.28+Community Recreation - These individuals will deal directly with participants, parents, and the public. They have the responsibility of teaching and/or coaching designated sports and activity skills and officiating recreational sport scrimmages. This position requires excellent verbal communication and customer service with all ages. May be required to open facilities, set up equipment, enforce facility, and program rules. Must be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends. Hours vary with seasoned sports and activities. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Season Length: Year Round Average Weekly Workload: 2-20 hoursStarting Wage: $11.37+Harlan Rogers Maintenance - Position requires the ability to perform extensive manual labor, turf management practices, such as mowing and weed eating, maintenance and upkeep of facilities, and the ability to run various small equipment. Must be able to work both individually and with others in a team setting. Excellent communication skills. Must be 16 years of age at hiring. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.Season Length: April-SeptemberAverage Weekly Workload: 40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Starting Wage: $11.37+Lakeside Maintenance - Position requires the ability to perform extensive manual labor, the ability mow, weed-eat, a variety of cleaning, and run various small equipment. Excellent communication skills must be 16 years of age at hiring. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.Season Length: April-September Average Weekly Workload: 20-40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Starting Wage: $11.37+Lakeside Clubhouse - Position requires verbal communication and customer service with patrons. Individuals must be proficient at counting back change, using a variety of food preparation equipment, adhere to strict food preparation standards, possess computer skills. Will be responsible for overseeing activity on the golf course, ensuring players follow established rules, pace-of-play guidelines, and safety procedures. Addresses issues promptly and reports any concerns to management as needed. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment by routinely cleaning work areas, safely storing equipment, and following all sanitation and safety guidelines. Applicants 18 years old preferred. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.Season Length: April-November Average Weekly Workload: 20-40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Starting Wage: $10.28+Lifeguard - Position requires current Red Cross LGT/AED/First Aid/CPR certification or ability to attain certification before working. Individuals must possess excellent communication skills, team leadership qualities, precise decision-making ability, and thorough knowledge/application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Swim Lesson teaching experience preferred. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.Season Length: Memorial Day - August Average Weekly Workload: varies 10-40+ hours (including nights, weekends & holidays) Starting Wage: $13.24+Typical QualificationsAll applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of physical fitness and coordination, carry or assist in the movement of materials and supplies up to 50 pounds to fulfill the mission of the employer. All employees must be able to handle weather, including, but not limited to heat, humidity, cold and sunny conditions.Seasonal applicants who are 18 years of age and older that receive a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check, and those who will be driving a city vehicle will need to pass a drug test.This positions receives only mandatory benefits.01 Which of the following seasonal positions are you interested in applying for? (Please check all that apply) Aquatic Maintenance Cashier Concessionaire Community Recreation Harlan Rogers Maintenance Lakeside Maintenance Lakeside Clubhouse Lifeguard 02 If applying for Lifeguard, do you have a current lifeguard certificate? Yes No Enrolled in upcoming class 03 If applying for Lifeguard, do you have a current Water Safety Instructor certificate? Yes No Enrolled in upcoming class 04 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 05 Please provide your date of birth in this format MM/DD/YYYY. This information is required to determine if you are qualified for the specific seasonal position(s) for which you are applying. 06 What is your year of high school graduation? (YYYY) 07 How many hours a week would you be willing to work? (Please check only one) 0-10 hours 11-20 hours 21-30 hours 31-40 hours 40+ hours 08 What section of the day would you be willing to work? (Please check all that apply) Morning (6 am-noon) Afternoon (noon-6 pm) Nights (6 pm-midnight) Weekends Holidays 09 What date can you begin employment? 10 Have you ever been employed by the City of Fort Dodge? Yes No 11 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge and understand that employment with the City of Fort Dodge is classified as seasonal, contingent upon the operational needs as determined by Fort Dodge Recreation Services for the upcoming season. I recognize that this seasonal employment agreement does not constitute an ongoing employment relationship and that, if hired, my employment with the City of Fort Dodge will automatically terminate at the conclusion of the season. I know that if I am interested in returning to work for the City of Fort Dodge for subsequent seasons, I must reapply for employment. I understand that applying for reemployment does not guarantee that I will be rehired, as all hiring decisions are contingent upon Fort Dodge Recreation Services' operational requirements and staffing needs at that time, as well as my performance during previous employment periods. I further acknowledge that the City of Fort Dodge reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to not offer employment for any reason not prohibited by law and that reapplication does not ensure priority over new applicants. By typing my name in the space below, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of seasonal employment as outlined above. Required Question