Recreation Aide Lead- Sports (Volleyball & Basketball)

Part-Time Recreation Aide

This is a non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 work hours in a fiscal year with Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, position performs a variety of duties to maintain and operate recreation sports programs.

Examples of Duties

• Cashiering duties to include program registration and concession assistance.
• Design and carry out plans for activity. Treat participants appropriately and use positive monitoring techniques.
• Prepare needed supplies for activity, setting up prior to an activity and cleaning up after the activity.
• Maintain an organized and orderly work atmosphere.
• Ensure that the facility and equipment are kept neat and orderly.
• Perform all duties in a safe manor.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Recreation Aide Supervisor or Program Supervisor.
• Assist parents or public with concerns or complaints.
• Provide necessary information to parents or participants as needed.
• Being responsible for opening and closing the program facility while overseeing a specific program site.
• Assure Recreation Aides are carrying out activities as assigned and assist with on the job training.
• Assisting with the creation of staff work schedules.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience and Education: Minimum age of 17 at time of employment, and one (1) year of experience working or volunteering in a sports recreation setting and cash handling; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. In addition, applicants must possess or be able to obtain required certifications for area of employment within one (1) month of employment. Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Current CPR Certification
• Current First Aid Certification
• Food Handlers Permit
• Valid Driver's license if driving their personal vehicle while on work hours
• Driver's Training (18 years of age or older)
• Alcohol Compliance Training (21 years of age or older)
• Officials Training if officiating a sports program
• Mandated Reporting: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect

Continued employment is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining these certifications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of safe work practices, effective supervisory principles and techniques, basic math skills, basic computer skills. Ability to be available on nights, weekends, and holidays as programs are scheduled, organize, implement, monitor and participate in activities for the program participants, react immediately, calmly, and effectively to situations and employ established techniques to resolve issues, enforce policies and procedures within the program and the Recreations Aides, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with both children and adults, maintain required current certifications, complete required forms and paperwork, maintain open lines of communication with necessary people involved in the program, drive a City vehicle if over the age of 18.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: In addition to the minimum requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities listed for the position, the following are required: sufficient mobility, strength, and endurance to maintain the facility, and effectively monitor and control the participants involved in the recreational activities. Use standard office equipment (including a computer), vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. The ability to lift at times up to 50 lbs. Must be mobile, able to sit, stoop and climb. Some accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. The work environment is both inside and outside during all seasons of the year and in all temperatures.

Other Conditions: Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends, flexible hours and holidays. Staff may be needed to drive their personal vehicles while on work hours if over the age of 16.

Supplemental Information

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
3. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
4. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation (if 18 years of age or older) which costs the new employee $48.25 and a drug screening which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
5. This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.