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

Applications will be accepted until February 2, 2026, at 5:00pm CT or until the position is 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. BPRD owns and manages more than 2,700 acres of park land with more than 85 miles of recreational trails and creates programs and places for residents and visitors to enjoy a wide variety of recreation throughout the year. Learn more about our Executive Director position.

Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2026, at 12:00pm or until the position is filled.

As a Golf Maintenance Technician with BPRD, you will assist in maintaining a golf course and another indoor facility at a high level so the community and visitors can enjoy a wide range of recreational opportunities. Every day will be different as you maintain, repair, and improve the Pebble Creek Golf Course and an indoor facility, including maintenance of grounds, equipment and vehicles, buildings, parking lots and trails, irrigation, and other assigned areas. Learn more about our Golf Maintenance Technician position.

Applications will be accepted until January 8, 2026, at 12:00pm or until the position is filled.

As a Recreation Specialist with BPRD, you will work closely with the after school program (BLAST), create and implement special events for the community and assist with the summer programming known as Activity Center. You will impact people throughout the community, school-age children and young employees with BPRD. Each day will be different as you learn and grow your knowledge, skills and abilities in a wide variety of settings. Learn more about our Recreation Specialist position.

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.

Basketball Official-Adult

Location: Bismarck gyms
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Season: December-March

Contact: Brandon
Phone: 701-222-6531

Basketball Scorekeeper-Adult

Location: Bismarck gyms
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Season: December-March

Contact: Brandon
Phone: 701-222-6531

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

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-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

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
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

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

Contact: Jahna
Phone: 701-751-4270

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

Swim Lesson Instructor

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

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

Contact: Jahna
Phone: 701-751-4270

Tennis Instructor-Youth

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

Year-round

Contact: Matt
Phone: 701-221-6855

Volleyball Coach-Grade 3

Location: World War Memorial Building
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Season: January-March, volunteer position

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Volleyball Coach-Grades 4-5

Location: Bismarck gyms
Minimum Age: 15
Need to Know

Season: January-March

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Volleyball Coordinator-Youth

Location: Bismarck gyms
Minimum Age: 18
Need to Know

Season: January-March

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Volleyball Official-Adult

Location: Bismarck gyms
Minimum Age: 16
Need to Know

Winter season: January-March

Contact: Ethan
Phone: 701-415-0464

Volleyball Official-Youth

Location: Bismarck gyms
Minimum Age: 14
Need to Know

Season: January to March

Contact: Jeremy
Phone: 701-222-6641

Water Aerobics Instructor

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

Paid for prep time

Contact: Linsay
Phone: 701-751-4271

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