About the Department

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 maybe 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 also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period. This position is a grade HY.5.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

• 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.

 

What criteria will be used to determine the "most qualified" applicants?

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.

What happens after I submit my application?

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 noreply@governmentjobs.com and [email protected] 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.

Position Duties

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

Essential Functions

1. Performs a variety of general clerical support including filing, data entry, and copying.
2. Provides oversight and supervision of the seasonal camp participants.
3. Performs cash handling procedures and completes paperwork.
4. Provides customer service and maintains professionalism to internal and external customers in-person and by telephone.
5. Monitors facility to include set-up and breakdown of events and cleaning of area and equipment.
6. Ensures safety of participants during program events and activities. 
7. Assists full-time classified staff or designee.
8. Assist with parent behavior meeting; assist on behavioral plan while following ADA and inclusion policies.
9. Prepares and submits a weekly/monthly schedule of activities calendar.
10. May take payments and registration, prepare deposits and make nightly deposits.
11. Take roll call.
12. Conduct fire drills and prepare reports.
13. Communicate with full-time or part-time classified staff with regard to assigned site, parents/guardians and program activities.
14. Prepares supply and equipment as needed.
15. Prepares participants for receiving and distributes daily snacks.

16. Required to report any suspected child abuse/neglect immediately to full-time staff and appropriate agency.

17. Follow schedules, lunch breaks, cleaning, activity rotations.

18. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of

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

Skills in

• 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.
• Actively seeking ways to help others.
• Operating common office equipment, to include copiers, faxes, phones, computers, and other program equipment.
• Adjusting priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Reading and understanding written instructions and procedures.
• Conveying information effectively.
• Performing work in a safe manner.

Ability to

• Learn and use software specific to program activities.
• Learn and use equipment specific to program activities.
• Lift and move equipment in a safe manner.
• To perform physical activities necessary to successfully perform the job duties.
• Understand and retain rules, regulations, polices, and operating procedures of the organization.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Maintain the physical agility necessary to demonstrate and maintain sports, and other recreation games and activities, move and maintain equipment, and other physical activities as needed to provide the safety, welfare and security necessary.
• Maintain composure when interacting with others.
• Multi-task.
• Stand for long periods of time.

• Follow schedules, lunch breaks, cleaning, and activity rotation.

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.