Instructor

City of Las Vegas

HOURLY - Instructor

SALARY

$14.00 - $18.25 Hourly

LOCATION

City of Las Vegas, NV

JOB TYPE

Hourly

JOB NUMBER

HRLY2026

DEPARTMENT

Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs

OPENING DATE

06/04/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

BARGAINING UNIT

HRLY

SALARY

$14.00 - $18.25 Hourly

LOCATION

City of Las Vegas, NV

JOB TYPE

Hourly

JOB NUMBER

HRLY2026

DEPARTMENT

Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs

OPENING DATE

06/04/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

BARGAINING UNIT

HRLY

About the Position

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites applications for Instructors to teach specialty classes and programs to registered participants at various community centers. Instructors must have experience, interest and knowledge in their area of expertise.

We are currently seeking Instructors to teach in the following program areas:

• Adaptive Recreation
• Aquatics (i.e., Swimming, Water Aerobics)
• Art (i.e., Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Crafts)
• Citizenship classes
• Computer skills
• Dance (i.e., Ballet, Hip Hop)
• Early Learning
• Esports
• Fitness/Aerobics (i.e., Zumba, Cardio, Yoga)
• Gardening
• Gymnastics or Tumbling
• Music (i.e., Instrument, Vocal)
• Outdoor Recreation
• Performing Arts (i.e., Acting, Theatre)
• Martial Arts & Self-Defense (i.e., Tai Chi, Karate, Taekwondo)
• Sewing or Crochet
• Sports (i.e. Basketball, Floor Hockey, Football, Soccer)

May include assignments in, but not limited to: Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Sports Office, Cultural Centers, Park Entry Booths, Adaptive Recreation Centers, Active Adult Centers, Sports Centers/Complexes, Seasonal Camps, Aquatics Centers/Pools.

This is an hourly level, part-time position. Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week (Shift will vary based on the needs of the programs and facility). Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory or management staff.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time positions.

Selection Process

The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview.Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable).Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Note: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.

Example of Duties

Essential Functions

• Provides advanced instruction to participants registered in classes
• Greets participants
• Provides facility tours
• Explains facility programs to participants
• Sets up/takes down equipment for program and/or special events
• Prepares curriculum guidelines for proposed classes
• Prints Activity Role Sheet
• Conducts role call

_* Duties may vary based on the assigned department._

Minimum Requirements

Instructor 1 ($14/hour): Minimum 16 years of age

Instructor 2 ($15/hour): Minimum 18 years of age

Instructor 3 ($17/hour): Minimum 18 years of age

Instructor 4 ($18.25/hour) : Minimum 21 years of age

Our Instructor levels and pay rates are determined by skills and experience. Instructor 4’s typically hold advanced professional certifications related to their program area of instruction. Instructor 4's are considered Lead Instructors and are required to teach a variety of (two or more) subjects and typically hold advanced professional certifications that relates to those subjects.

Experience

• Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• A good, working understanding of advanced instruction techniques to lead participants on various recreation, cultural and leisure classes.
• When assigned to Adaptive Recreation programs, must have experience in working with people with disabilities and the associated behaviors.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.
• First Aid/CPR and AED certifications preferred but not required.

License or Certificate

If you hold a valid certification(s) for instruction of specialized classes, please be sure to attach this to your application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Competencies

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.

EmployerCity of Las Vegas

EmployerCity of Las Vegas

HOURLY - Instructor Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 A requirement of the Instructor 1 position is that you are at least 16 years of age.

Do you meet this requirement?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 2

A requirement of the Instructor 2 and 3 positions are that you are at least 18 years of age.

Do you meet this requirement?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 3

A requirement of the Instructor 4 position is that you are at least 21 years of age.

Do you meet this requirement?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 4

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 5

Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 6

Do you have any experience working with people with disabilities and associated behaviors?

Yes

No

QUESTION 7 If you answered yes to Question #6, briefly describe your experience working with people with disabilities and associated behaviors.

• QUESTION 8

Which of the following subjects do you have experience teaching and would like to teach for the City of Las Vegas? Check all the apply.

Adaptive Recreation

Aquatics (i.e., Swimming, Water Aerobics)

Art (i.e., Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Crafts)

Camp

Citizenship classes

Computer skills

Dance (i.e., Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap)

Early Learning

Esports

Fitness (i.e., Cardio, Yoga, Zumba)

Gardening

Gymnastics or Tumbling

Music (i.e., Instrument, Vocal)

Outdoor Recreation

Performing Arts (i.e., Acting, Theatre)

Martial Arts & Self-Defense (i.e. Tai Chi, Karate, Taekwondo)

Sewing or Crochet

Sports (i.e. Basketball, Floor Hockey, Football, Soccer)

Other

• QUESTION 9

Please elaborate on your experience with the subject(s) checked in Question #8. Additionally, if you checked "Other", list the subject(s) and describe your experience.

• QUESTION 10

Please select your preferred work location(s):

Centennial Hills Community Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 89131 (Northwest)

Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, 89101 (East)

Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 Cimarron Road, 89149 (Northwest)

Doolittle Senior/Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 89106 (East)

Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 89101 (East)

East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 89101 (East)

Floyd Lamb Park and Pop-Up Recreation, 9200 Tule Springs Road, 89131 (Northwest)

Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 89107 (Central)

Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 89107 (Central)

Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 89101 (East)

Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 89144 (West)

Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 89102 (East)

Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 89144 (West)

No preference

QUESTION 11 If your preferred location was not listed, please provide that information here:

• QUESTION 12

Please indicate your work availability:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

6 a.m. - 9 a.m.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Open availability

• QUESTION 13

Do you possess a current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate?

Yes

No

• Required Question