Employment

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The city of Rock Valley is always looking for dedicated individuals to keep our city great. We hire a variety of positions – some full time, some part time – with various backgrounds and experience required.

Come join our team and be apart of the solution to keeping Rock Valley a great, safe, and comfortable community for our citizens and businesses.

Open positions will be listed below. If you do not see an open position, or would like to inquire regarding employment with the city of Rock Valley, please contact us.

Current Open Positions

Below are the current open Positions at the City of Rock Valley.

Rock Valley Development Director

The City of Rock Valley is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Development Director to lead and coordinate the city’s economic growth and vitality. This individual will manage and execute initiatives aimed at supporting existing businesses, attracting new development, enhancing housing opportunities, securing grants, and administering various economic development programs. The Director will serve as a key liaison between public and private sectors, building partnerships that drive innovation, development, and long-term community success.

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Lifeguards

The Rock Valley Pool is hiring for the 2025 season! There are training courses offered in Sioux Center and Sioux Falls. Sioux Center offers a lifeguard training course and Water Safety Instructor course. The WSI course allows the lifeguard to teach public and private swimming lessons. The WSI training also comes with a pay increase. You can register for lifeguard and WSI training using the links below.

Another benefit of working at the Rock Valley Pool is that we will reimburse you for your training course fees. Course fees will be reimbursed upon hiring & successful course completion by May 31st, 2023. Applications are due by March 20, 2023. Use the button below to download an application or stop by the Rock Valley City Office to pick one up.

Starting rate for lifeguards is $13 per hour.

Starting rate for Water Safety Instructors is $16.

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Firefighter and Junior Firefighter Application

The Rock Valley Fire Department is always looking for more volunteers to join their team. If you're interested in joining, you can download an application below or stop by the Rock Valley City Office for one. Please return completed applications to the Rock Valley City Office or email your resume to Ashley Feekes at ashley@cityofrockvalley.com.

Firefighter Application Junior Firefighter Application

Ambulance Application

Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? The Rock Valley Ambulance team is looking for people to join their team. If you're interested in applying, download the applications below or stop by the Rock Valley City Office to pick one up. Please return completed applications to the Rock Valley City Office or email your resume to Ashley Feekes at ashley@cityofrockvalley.com.

Ambulance Application

General Inquiry

If there are no open positions or you have questions about employment or internships, feel free to contact us. We'd be happy to speak with you about availability and any future positions that may become available.

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