Recreation Site Leader ; Summer

Job Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas is seeking qualified individuals to fill hourly vacancies for various summer programs for the Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants selected for this position may be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week while the summer camp is in operation.

This position is distinguished from other Recreation Site Leader positions by the assigned duties. Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18‑month period. This position is a grade HY.5.

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• When assigned to Adaptive Recreation Programs, must have experience in working with people with disabilities and associated behaviors.

The department will evaluate an applicant's experience listed on the application as it relates to the essential functions of the position. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate certain experience, skills, and abilities.

You will be contacted by e‑mail if you are moving forward to an interview. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email, so please add  and  to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test, background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the position. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

This position performs routine, entry‑level administrative and facility support work under close supervision. May lead hourly employees with assignment tasks.

• Performs a variety of general clerical support including filing, data entry, and copying.
• Provides oversight and supervision of the seasonal camp participants.
• Performs cash handling procedures and completes paperwork.
• Provides customer service and maintains professionalism to internal and external customers in‑person and by telephone.
• Monitors facility to include set‑up and breakdown of events and cleaning of area and equipment.
• Ensures safety of participants during program events and activities.
• Assists full‑time classified staff or designee.
• Assists with parent behavior meeting; assists on behavioral plan while following ADA and inclusion policies.
• Prepares and submits a weekly/monthly schedule of activities calendar.
• May take payments and registration, prepare deposits and make nightly deposits.
• Take roll call.
• Conduct fire drills and prepare reports.
• Communicate with full‑time or part‑time classified staff with regard to assigned site, parents/guardians and program activities.
• Prepares supply and equipment as needed.
• Prepares participants for receiving and distributes daily snacks.
• Required to report any suspected child abuse/neglect immediately to full‑time staff and appropriate agency.
• Follow schedules, lunch breaks, cleaning, activity rotations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
• Education and/or training which ensures the ability to perform the job duties.
• Availability to work flexible hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is desirable.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.

• Basic arithmetic.
• English usage and grammar to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

• Common office practices such as filing, coping, and faxing.
• Customer service at the level that meets the organization's expectations.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
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