General Information Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district. Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent; assist in the development, delivery, and implementation of programs for people of all ages and abilities; provide on-site supervision during facility operations, supervised and unsupervised; assist with the daily operations of the Ames/ISU Ice Arena. The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification