Jobs
Apply for Jobs
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is an equal opportunity employer.
- BPRD Job Application (must be completed – PDF)
- Applicant Information Form (voluntary – PDF)
- Aquatic Application Supplement (required for lifeguard positions – PDF)
- How to complete a fillable PDF:
- Use free Adobe Reader to complete the fillable PDF.
- Download the fillable PDF to your device – do not fill it out in your web browser using a built-in PDF viewer. Information will not be saved.
- Complete the form and save it to your device (recommend using Adobe Reader as a smartphone PDF reader may result in unreadable text).
- Email the completed PDF application to jobs@bisparks.org or deliver it to the Park District as listed below.
- Submit a paper application: Available at 400 E. Front Ave., Bismarck, ND 58504.
Job Openings
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Full-Time Employment Opportunities
- Parks Maintenance Technician I
- Job Announcement
- Job Description
- Applications accepted through noon on February 27, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Part-Time and Seasonal Employment Opportunities
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) offers fun and flexible jobs at our parks and in our facilities. We’re excited to 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.
| Position/Min. Age | Hrs./Wk. | Other Info | Contact Person |
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15-20
3-6pm M-F |
After-school program | Cindy, 222-6771, blast@bisparks.org |
BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center/Capital Racquet & Fitness Center
•Front desk attendant •Lifeguard, 15 * •Personal trainer, 18 •Swim lesson instructor, 15 ** |
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Group fitness instructors receive paid prep-time.
*Must be Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certified. **Preferred WSI certified. Certification training available. NEW LIFEGUARDS: Submit a job application to work at BPRD, and we will enroll you in one of our lifeguarding classes for FREE. |
Aquatics: Jahna, 751-4270, JGardiner@bisparks.org
BSC AWC Facility Attendant: Matthew, 751-4274 MLundberg@bisparks.org BSC AWC Fitness, Front Desk: Linsay, 751-4271, LBerg@bisparks.org CRFC Facility Attendant, Front Desk: Matt, 221-6855, MGuenther@bisparks.org |
| Golf Courses
• Facility attendant, 15 • Maintenance, 18 |
15-40 | Facility Attendant:
Maintenance
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| Ice Arenas
•Facility attendant I, 16 |
25-30 |
Drew, 221-6813, DLenertz@bisparks.org |
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| Maintenance, Operations | 20-40 (weather dependent) | Riley, 751-0126, RMerkel@bisparks.org | |
| Outdoor Ice Rinks; Tom O’Leary Sledding Hill
• Warming house attendant, 16 |
20-40 | Riley, 751-0126, RMerkel@bisparks.org | |
| Programs Coaches & Officials (Youth & Adult):
• Adult basketball scorekeeper, 14 • Adult basketball official, 14 • Adult volleyball official, 14 •Youth tennis coach, 14 •Youth volleyball official, 14 |
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Adult Basketball, Brandon, 222-6531, BWilkens@bisparks.org
Adult Volleyball: Ethan, 415-0464, EEberle@bisparks.org Flag Football: Spencer, 250-7780, SAune@bisparks.org Youth Volleyball: Youth Tennis |
| • Triple Star Day Camp Leader, 15 | 35 daytime
June 2-Aug. 1 M-F |
Day camp for middle and high school age kids with disabilities. | RaNae, 222-6455, rjochim@bisparks.org |
| World War Memorial Building | vary | Jeremy, 222-6641, JDykstra@bisparks.org |
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, sports management, tourism, 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
- Salary adjustments are determined on an annual basis by the Board of Park Commissioners
- 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.
The 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 about the Summer Internship Program, please contact RaNae Jochim at rjochim@bisparks.org.