Jobs

Job Announcement – Apply for Jobs

You have a variety of options for completing a job application for Bismarck Parks and Recreation District.

1. Fillable PDF: The fillable PDF application can be found below.
   1. Use only the latest version of Adobe Reader to complete the fillable PDF app. Macintosh and Windows versions of the free Adobe Reader are available from Adobe at http://get.adobe.com/reader/
   2. Avoid completing the form online within your web browser using a built-in PDF viewer, or by using MAC Preview (Macintosh OS). Information can be lost using these methods.
   3. Attached and Email, attach the PDF and email to jobs@bisparks.org or deliver it to the Park District as listed above.
2. Paper Copy: Paper applications are available at our office at 400 East Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504.
3. Equal Opportunity Employer

• BPRD Job Application (Must be completed – PDF Download)
• Applicant Information Form – voluntary (PDF Download)
• Aquatic Application Supplement – required for lifeguard positions (PDF Download)

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Job Openings

Full-Time Employment Opportunities

• No full-time openings at this time.

Click here to see our list of volunteer opportunities

Position	Number of Hours	Information	Contact Person
BLAST	15 hours per week. 3 – 6pm M-F	BLAST Leaders	Cindy Gum, 222-6771
Adult Basketball	Up to 20 hours per week	Adult Basketball Score Keeper/Timer Adult Basketball Official	Brandon Wilkens, 222-6531
Facility attendants and/or front desk staff	Hours vary	Facility Attendant at World War Memorial Building Facility Attendant at BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Front Desk Staff BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center	World War Memorial Building: Jeremy Dykstra, 222-6641 BSC AWC Facility Attendant – Dave Seefried, 751-4274 BSC AWC Front Desk – Linsay Berg, 751-4266
Golf Courses		Facility Attendant – Golf Course	Facility Attendant: Tim Doppler, 222-6462
KidZone at Capital Racquet & Fitness Center	Mondays-Thursdays 2-3 days per week 5-8:30pm starting October 1.	Childcare	Katrina Hanenberg, CRFC, 221-6855
Local Foods Coordinator Position		Local Foods Coordinator Position	RaNae Jochim, 222-6766
Lifeguard and/or swimming lesson instructor, BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, indoor	Hours vary, based on availability	Must be Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certified – the Park District offers these courses to become certified. Lifeguard Description	Jahna Gardiner, 751-4270
Youth Sport coaches and officials	Tennis Instructor: Teaching 10 & Under Children, Monday – Thursday, 5-10 hours per week	3rd Grade Volleyball Coach 4-5 Grade Volleyball Coach Youth Volleyball Official Swim Instructors	Volleyball: Jeremy Dykstra, 222-6641 Swimming Jahna Gardiner, 751-4270
Volleyball Officials	Days: Sunday – Thursday Hours: 6:15 – 10:15pm	Volleyball Officials	RaNae Jochim, 222-6766
Zamboni Driver	Evenings and Weekends 20-30 hrs/week	Zamboni Driver	Dylan Thiem, 221-6813
Warming House Attendant	20-40 hours per week	Warming House Attendant	Riley Merkel, 751-0126

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Internship Program

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) offers an engaging and educational internship program. In which, community college, college undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates can apply traditional academic classroom learning into real-world work experience within a local government parks agency, to develop technical skills for career development. The internship goal is to provide interns with the following opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in the parks and recreation industry.
• Understand the impact of park and recreation infrastructure and services to the community and how the agency operates in a municipal government setting.
• Understand the duties and responsibilities of parks and recreation jobs and career paths in the industry.
• Become involved in activities that will develop professional skills and foster professionalism.
• Determine professional strengths and areas in which to grow/improve.
• Develop an understanding of the organizational environment and administrative procedures.

This 12-week paid internship provides a rewarding and valuable experience for those seeking introductory work experience, and/or college credit.

Internship Eligibility

Applicants must be a student enrolled in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in park/recreation administration, business or public administration, community engagement, marketing/communications, and/or similar relevant majors.

Internship Qualifications

BPRD is looking for applicants with the following required qualifications:

• Are motivated self-starters, able to flexibly work independently and work effectively in a team environment.
• Have humility and a desire to work on a variety of assignments, from daily tasks to high priority park projects.
• Have a basic understanding of parks and recreation operations, programs or community outreach strategies.
• Can provide support to a small team of staff, potentially including assisting staff at community meetings.

Internship Pay, Schedule & Location

• Interns will receive $10/hour.
• The internship time commitment is at least 20 hours per week. Specific internship schedules will be determined upon internship offer, but it will be routine week to week between Mondays – Fridays 8:00am – 5:00pm. Evening and weekend work may also be required.

Internship schedule will be determined and based on interns’ availability. Interns will work at the BPRD main office and may have periodic fieldwork at other facilities within the district.

For additional questions, please contact RaNae Jochim at rjochim@bisparks.org.