Greet customers, sell season swim passes and daily admissions, provide excellent customer service and set the tone for every visitor. An enthusiastic and friendly demeanor to every visitor is desired.

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service. Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. Must be American Red Cross certified.

No matter what their age, people need to know about water, and you are just the person to teach them water safety, swimming, and other aquatic specialties. Help prevent pool emergencies before they start through educating patrons with direct instruction. American Red Cross certification required. Candidates do not need to be LG certified.

Not only do you have what it takes to be a Lifeguard (see above), but you are also a Lifeguard leader. Responsibilities include overseeing, instructing, planning and assessing the personnel and executing lifeguard activities. Trains the newcomers and supervises the operations that are executed in a swimming pool. Executes other pool duties and roles as advised by the pool manager. Must be American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certified.

Pool managers will assist in enforcement of policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of pool facility including personnel management and training, scheduling, and dealing directly with customers. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service. This employee must have excellent organizational, communication, and public relation skills. Supervisory experience is preferred. This position requires weekend and holiday work.

$16 per hour      April–September

Available Bonus Opportunities

• Average 50¢ per hour bonus. . . . . . . . $300+
• Average 75¢ per hour bonus. . . . . . . . $500+
• Hiring bonus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

Available Reimbursement Opportunities

• LG Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185
• WSI Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $255
• Cannot reimburse both certifications within the same year.

Perform maintenance duties related to the preparation and care of athletic fields.

Perform various maintenance and custodial duties.

Perform manual labor in the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, and care and maintenance of park and City trees.  Working around forestry operations, feeding wood chippers and driving non-CDL vehicles.

$14 per hour         April through October
$11 per hour         May through August

Performs maintenance duties of park grounds, facilities, equipment, and care and maintenance of park and City trees, shrubs, and plants. S.D. Department of Agriculture Spray license is required for some positions. City will provide funding and allow time to test for license upon hire.

$14 per hour April through October

Perform maintenance duties of park grounds, facilities, equipment, and care and maintenance of park and City trees, shrubs, and plants. S.D. Department of Agriculture Spray license is required for some positions. City will provide funding and allow time to test for license upon hire.

Performs maintenance duties of park grounds, equipment, and facilities.

Leads and performs maintenance duties of park grounds, facilities, equipment, and care and maintenance of park and City trees, shrubs, and plants. S.D. Department of Agriculture Spray license is required. City will provide funding and allow time to test for license upon hire.

Perform manual and unskilled labor in the maintenance of grounds, equipment, and care and maintenance of City trees, shrubs, and plants in public properties including boulevards. 

Performs maintenance duties related to the proper operation of municipal swimming pools.

$11.50 per hour                        May through August

Greet customers, sell season swim passes and daily admissions, provide excellent customer service and set the tone for every visitor. An enthusiastic and friendly demeanor to every visitor is “a must.”

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service. Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. Must be American Red Cross certified.

$11.50 per hour                       

No matter what their age, people need to know about water, and you are just the person to teach them water safety, swimming, and other aquatic specialties. Help prevent pool emergencies before they start by teaching patrons with swimming lessons. American Red Cross certification required. Candidates do not need to be LG certified.

Not only do you have what it takes to be a Lifeguard (see above), but you are also a Lifeguard Leader.
Responsibilities include overseeing, instructing, planning and assessing the personnel and executing lifeguard activities. Trains the newcomers and supervises the daily operations. Performs other pool duties and roles as advised by the pool manager. Must be American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certified.

Performs maintenance duties related to the proper operation of municipal swimming pools. Must be 18 years old or older. Work less than 28 hours per week. Possible available shifts are weekdays from 4:30 to 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 8 p.m.; Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pool managers will assist in enforcement of policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the pool facility including personnel management and training, scheduling, and dealing directly with customers. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service. This employee must have excellent organizational, communication, and public relation skills. Supervisory experience is preferred.

During school year: Lifeguard and Head Guard

• +$0.75/hr for M–F, 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. shifts.
• +$4/hr for M–F, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shifts.

Supervise open gym for all ages, adult league play, and meeting room rentals. Plan and instruct various recreation activities. Must be 15 years and older, comfortable working alone, and able to lift 50 pounds. Must demonstrate excellent customer service and enthusiasm. Flexible scheduling with a variety of hours and shifts available.

$10.50 per hour          September–May 

Responsible for serving as a community center assistant as well as ensuring efficient operation of a facility. Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service. This employee must have excellent organizational, communication, and public relation skills. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must be available to work a variety of hours including afternoons, evenings, and weekends for 20-28 hours per week.

$16 per hour          September–May 

Experienced and certified fitness instructors teach classes for a variety of ages and fitness levels. For more information, call 605-367-8222. Applications, references, and programming ideas must be submitted.

$20-$25 per hour   

Supervise outdoor ice rinks and enforce ice rink policies. Maintain order and safety on the rinks. Ability to complete and document money transactions with accuracy. Excellent communication and customer service skills a must.

$10.50 per hour         December–February (as weather permits)

Previous refereeing experience preferred. Ability to enforce league and building rules. Referees must provide uniform shirt and whistle.

$35 per game         November–March; Mon., Wed., and/or Thu. 

Creates and leads recreational activities for 7–12-year olds in an outdoor setting. Has knowledge of a variety of activities and board games. Is responsible for creating weekly lesson plans and implementing them. Possess a loud voice to give verbal directions. Operates a city vehicle and lifts/carries up to 40 pounds. Gives direction to the Playground Assistant and handles paperwork for daily activities.

$15 per hour       May–August       40+ hours per week

Has knowledge of a variety of activities and board games, is able to take direction from Playground Leader, and is willing to implement planned activities. Possess a loud voice to give verbal directions. Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

$10.50 per hour      May–August       40+ hours per week

Storyland Theatre actors perform shows in outdoor summer settings. Entertaining audiences requires a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and abundant energy. Ability to sing and dance are a plus. Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Submit your audition via video by emailing clips to land.o.stories@gmail.com;  Video submissions should include a performance of a 2-3 minute children’s story, children’s song, and your most enthusiastic rendition of Happy Birthday.

$1,735 per season       June–August

Reads league schedule, enforces park rules, and collects scores from each game. Works in diverse weather conditions.

$10.50 per hour      May–August

Reads league schedule, enforces park rules, and collects scores from each game. Works in diverse weather conditions.

$10.50 per hour        July–September