Recreation Specialist; Temporary

Under supervision, provides support and oversight to a wide variety of recreational programs and assigned staff including aquatics programs, special population programs, recreation programs, special events, and interpretive services; and performs related work as required.

The Community Services Department – Regional Parks and Open Space Division is currently accepting applications for the temporary hourly Recreation Specialist position. The temporary hourly Recreation Specialists are full or part-time positions and last no longer than 6 months.

Temporary positions are not benefited positions.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise the facility, staff and volunteers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for park participants and performers; coordinate and schedule facility rentals/special events and associated paperwork; collect fees; interpret department and park policies to the public; clean and maintain all areas of the facility; provide accurate records; collaborate with various private foundations, non-profit organizations and other groups to plan and implement various events/programs at the facility.

Work schedule will vary based on theater programs, events and facility rentals. Evenings, weekends and holiday shifts may be required.

Responsibilities:
Will assist in management and supervision of the seasonal aquatics program to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all aquatics and park participants; collect fees and process associated reports and bank deposits; interpret department and park policies to the public; clean and maintain all areas of the facility; procurement and delivery of supplies including food and beverage service; provide accurate records;

assist with health department legal compliance (monitoring water chemistry, file reports etc.). Work schedule may vary based on aquatics programs, events and facility rentals. Evenings, weekends and holiday shifts may be required.

Responsibilities:
Greet the public and provide information concerning museum facility use, policies, and regulations;
Make tour reservations and conduct guided tours of a museum facility, providing brief descriptions and background on the facility and items;
Answer a variety of inquiries from the public;
Sell tickets, post receipts, and maintain financial records of a museum facility;
Maintain and prepare reports of facility activities including fees collected, public attendance, and facility use;
Provide work coordination, training, and guidance for other facility staff;
Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks to prepare and maintain park facilities for public use;
Conduct historical or other research relating the assigned facility;
May open and close the facility;
May have responsibility for operations of the facility in the absence of the supervisor or facility director.

One year of full-time experience working in the field of recreation AND an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck.

Employment is contingent upon the results of the background…