Recreation​/Cultural Specialist I​/Ii

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

The Clark County Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Recreation/Cultural Specialist I/II position. As a member of the Parks & Recreation Team, you will plan and implement scheduled recreational and cultural programs and assist in carrying out programs and events, including directing the work of support and volunteers. As experience is gained, assignments are more independent and performed under more general supervision.

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in various areas such as Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Cultural Centers, Rural Centers, Aquatic Facilities, Adult Sports, Facility Allocations, Public Art, Museums, Residential Camps, Wetlands Park and Safekey.

The Recreation/Cultural Specialist I is a training underfill position; upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Recreation/Cultural Specialist II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Recreation/Cultural Specialist I – Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree AND two (2) years full-time experience in recreation program planning and implementation or leading recreation, sports or cultural programs. Bachelor's Degree in recreation, leisure studies, art or a closely related field preferred. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Recreation/Cultural Specialist II – In addition to the above, minimum of one (1) year full-time experience in recreation program planning and implementation.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see attached resume on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Specified positions may require working evening, night, and weekend and holiday assignments. Specified positions may work in a juvenile detention facility with exposure to potentially abusive individuals or hazardous conditions. Specified positions may require driving to rural facilities. Specified positions may require working outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at the time of appointment. Possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and first aid. Specified positions may require possession of one or more of the following certifications:
Mandt, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Life Guarding Instructor Trainer or some other special certification/license.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

• Plans, organizes, schedules and coordinates recreation, sports, camp, age-oriented and cultural programs and activities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new programs; prepares program goals, outlines and budget requirements,…