Jobs

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has part-time job opportunities year round, as well as seasonal openings and occasional full-time positions. We also offer volunteer and internship options. BPRD is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply for Employment

Email the completed forms to jobs@bisparks.org or deliver or mail them to 400 E. Front Ave., Bismarck, ND 58504.

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Full-Time Job Openings

There are no full-time opportunities at this time.

Executive Director - Deadline March 13, 2026, or until filled

As the Executive Director of BPRD, you will lead a Gold Medal Award winning and CAPRA accredited parks and recreation district with 69 full-time and more than 1,100 part-time employees and provide oversight of a $28.2 million annual operating budget. You will manage BPRD operations as the chief administrator and develop, along with the Board of Park Commissioners, the operations, capital improvements, staffing, maintenance, acquisitions and financing plans to provide and maintain a comprehensive public parks and recreation program utilizing multiple facilities and grounds.

Volunteer Opportunities

Learn about volunteer jobs and opportunities at BPRD.

Internship Program

Learn about internship opportunities at BPRD.

Part-Time and Seasonal Job Openings

BPRD offers fun and flexible jobs at our parks and in our facilities. We offer great perks for people who work with us: a benefits pass that provides rounds of golf, driving range balls, pool passes, fitness passes, and an outdoor picnic shelter reservation.

Submit the job application at the top of this page to apply for any positions listed below.

Activity Center Leader

Location: Bismarck elementary schools
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

Planning and supervising activities for K-5 children. Up to 40 daytime hours per week.

Contact: Cindy
Phone: 701-222-6771

Athletic Field Maintenance

Location: Sports Complexes
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Riley
Phone: 701-751-0126

Baseball Coach-Youth

Location: Sam McQuade Sr. Softball Complex
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

Hours vary

Contact: Ethan
Phone: 701-415-0464

Basketball Coach-Youth

Location: World War Memorial Building
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

Season: June-July

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Basketball Coordinator-Youth

Location: World War Memorial Building
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Season: June-July

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

BLAST Leader

Location: Bismarck elementary schools
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

After-school program, 15-20 hours per week, 2:10-6:00pm Mondays-Fridays

Contact: Cindy
Phone: 701-222-6771

Concession Attendant-McDowell Dam

Location: McDowell Dam Recreation Area
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: David
Phone: 701-223-7016

Facility Attendant I-Arenas

Location: Capital Ice Complex and VFW Sports Center
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

25-30 hours per week

Contact: Drew
Phone: 701-221-6813

Facility Attendant I-Outdoor Pools

Location: Elks Aquatic Center, Hillside Aquatic Complex, and Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Scott
Phone: 701-712-8918

Facility Attendant II-Outdoor Pools

Location: Elks Aquatic Center, Hillside Aquatic Complex, and Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Scott
Phone: 701-712-8918

Facility Attendant-BSC AWC

Location: BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Hours vary

Contact: Matthew
Phone: 701-751-4274

Facility Attendant-CRFC

Location: Capital Racquet & Fitness Center
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Hours vary

Contact: Matt
Phone: 701-401-4360

Facility Attendant-Golf Courses

Location: Golf Courses
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Hours vary

Contact: Spencer (Riverwood), Brandon (Tom O'Leary), or Adam (Pebble Creek)
Phone: 701-222-6462, 222-6531, or 223-3600

Facility Attendant-Sport Complexes Concessions

Location: Sport Complexes
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Hours vary

Contact: Ethan
Phone: 701-415-0464

Facility Attendant-WWMB

Location: World War Memorial Building
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Hours vary

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Flag Football Coach

Location: Sam McQuade Sr. Softball Complex
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Season: August-September

Contact: Chad
Phone: 701-250-7780

Flag Football Coordinator

Location: Sam McQuade Sr. Softball Complex
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Season: August-September

Contact: Chad
Phone: 701-250-7780

Front Desk Attendant-BSC AWC

Location: BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

10-20 hours per week, 5am-4pm shift 1-3 days per week (end time of shift is flexible), Mondays-Fridays

Contact: Linsay
Phone: 701-751-4271

Front Desk Attendant-CRFC

Location: Capital Racquet & Fitness Center
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Hours vary

Contact: Matt
Phone: 701-401-4360

Group Fitness Instructor

Location: BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and Capital Racquet & Fitness Center
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Paid for prep time

Contact: Linsay
Phone: 701-751-4271

Lifeguard

Location: BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and Outdoor Pools
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

Must be Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR certified. FREE training if you join our team!

Contact: Jahna or Outdoors-Scott
Phone: 701-751-4270 or Outdoors 701-712-8919

Golf Course Maintenance

Location: Golf Courses
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

35-40 hours per week

Contact: Mike (Pebble Creek), Brad (Riverwood), or Mac (Tom O'Leary)
Phone: 701-250-7775, 701-222-6463, or 701-222-6465

Maintenance-Landscape Assistant

Location: parks, sports complexes, trails, and around facilities
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Mike
Phone: 701-222-6464

Mower Operator

Location: parks
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Colin
Phone: 701-222-6464

Office Attendant-General Sibley Park

Location: General Sibley Park & Campground
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Martha
Phone: 701-222-1844

Outdoor Pool Manager

Location: Elks Aquatic Center, Hillside Aquatic Complex, and Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Scott
Phone: 701-712-8918

Park Maintenance

Location: parks
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Colin
Phone: 701-222-6464

Park Maintenance-General Sibley Park

Location: General Sibley Park & Campground
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

15-20 hours per week

Contact: Martha
Phone: 222-1844

Park Maintenance-McDowell Dam

Location: McDowell Dam Recreation Area
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: David
Phone: 701-223-7016

Personal Trainer

Location: BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and Capital Racquet & Fitness Center
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Certification required

Contact: Linsay
Phone: 701-751-4271

Safety Village Teacher

Location: High Prairie Art & Science Complex
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

About 30 hours per week. Teaching 5-6 year olds about safety.

Contact: Cindy
Phone: 701-222-6771

Soccer Coach-Youth

Location: Cottonwood Park; Horizon Middle School
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Season: June-July

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Soccer Coordinator-Youth

Location: Cottonwood Park; Horizon Middle School
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Season: June-July

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Spray Applicator

Location: parks
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Colin
Phone: 701-222-6464

Swim Lesson Instructor

Location: BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and Outdoor Pools
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

WSI certification preferred. FREE training if you join our team!

Contact: Jahna or Outdoors-Scott
Phone: 701-751-4270 or Outdoors 701-712-8919

Tennis Instructor-Youth

Location: Capital Racquet & Fitness Center
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Year-round

Contact: Matt
Phone: 701-221-6855

Triple Star Day Camp Leader

Location: Lions Park
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

Day camp for middle and high school age kids with disabilities. Program dates: June 1-July 31. 35 daytime hours per week Mondays-Fridays.

Contact: RaNae
Phone: 701-222-6455

Volleyball Coach-Grades 5-8

Location: World War Memorial Building; Sertoma Park Sand Volleyball Courts
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

Hours vary. Season: June-July

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Volleyball Official-Adult

Location: outside sand volleyball courts
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Summer Season: May-August

Contact: Ethan
Phone: 701-415-0464

Water Aerobics Instructor

Location: BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Paid for prep time

Contact: Linsay
Phone: 701-751-4271

Waterslide Monitor

Location: Hillside Aquatic Complex
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent

Contact: Scott
Phone: 701-712-8918

Zamboni Driver-Facility Attendant II

Location: Capital Ice Complex and VFW Sports Center
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

25-30 hours per week

Contact: Drew
Phone: 701-221-6813