Parks and Recreation Seasonal Opportunities-Assistant Park Ranger

Assistant Park Ranger

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a positive impact on your community? If so, we have great opportunities for you to support your local Parks & Recreation department. The City of Reno is currently accepting applications for various part-time positions. The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking energetic, reliable, and community-focused individuals to help create safe, welcoming, and enjoyable parks for residents and visitors alike.

As an Assistant Park Ranger, you will patrol City parks and recreation areas, educate the public on park rules, promote compliance with City ordinances, and respond to incidents with professionalism and sound judgment. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in security, event management, or park operations who enjoy working outdoors and serving their community.

Available Positions:

• Assistant Park Ranger ($20-26/hour) (Now hiring)

Positions will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

Assistant Park Ranger:

• Patrolling parks and recreation areas to enforce rules and maintain public safety.
• Enforcing compliance with ordinances through public contact, education, and citations when needed.
• Preparing reports and maintaining incident, activity, and evidence records.

Some positions may have a higher age requirement than 16 and require additional certifications for employment. The minimum qualification requirements for the Assistant Park Ranger positions can be found below.

• Age: 18
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in the protection of parks or public recreation areas
• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience in security, event management, or protection of a park or public recreation area
• Licenses:
  Valid driver's license required
• Preferred:
  Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages)
• Certifications:
  
  CPR/AED and First Aid within six months of hire

How to apply:

Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online at . If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk, any locations of Nevada Job Connect, and any local library or educational facility. If you are having difficulty logging into your  profile, please call the applicant support line at .

Questions about the information on this announcement should be directed to Parks and Recreation at .

This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date. As soon as possible, once we receive your application we will contact you about the next steps of the process.