Recreation Leader

Salary: $20.51 - $26.66 Hourly
Location : Community Services - Gardnerville, NV
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 26/27-00006
Department: Community Services
Division: Recreation/Valley
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


DESCRIPTION
**Applications are reviewed regularly. Postings may close prior to the listed date. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**

Bring your energy, leadership, and people-skills to a role where every day matters. As our Recreation Leader, you'll create a safe, clean, and fun environment for youth in our before/after-school and summer camp programs. Planning activities, prepping snacks, supporting and coaching staff, and guiding kids through everything from daily routines to off-site adventures. If you're the kind of leader who can keep things organized, upbeat, and safety-first while still making kids feel seen and excited to be here, this is your lane.

Recreation Leader must be able to work both the morning shift, 6:45 - 8:45 AM, and the afternoon shift, 3:00 - 6:00 PM. These positions are not seasonal; they are ongoing throughout the year.

This recruitment will fill two 19-hour vacancies and one 22-hour vacancy at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center - Valley location. Positions of 19 hours or less per week do not qualify for benefits. Positions of 20-29 hours per week do not qualify for health benefits but are eligible for prorated sick and annual leave and Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) benefits.

Primary Objectives
Performs intermediate work leading and overseeing a variety of recreation and activity programs at assigned and/or designated recreation facilities; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supervision Exercised
None

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth participants; prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps and during off-site trips.
2. Maintains records of programs and activities including, but not limited to, rosters, daily roll sheets/attendance records, time cards, and emergency contacts; ensures up-to-date and accurate contact list for parents and/or legal guardians and ensures that children are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.
3. May receive funds at events; maintains accurate inventory of program supplies, games, crafts, etc.; participates in the shopping/ordering of supplies and snacks.
4. Inspects facility to ensure youth safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur.
5. Prepares supplies and materials for programs and activities and prepares snacks; arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities; operates audiovisual equipment, as needed.
6. Coordinates activities; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; coaches, instructs, and provides training to employees as necessary; prepares activity and snack schedules; participates in training opportunities and attends staff meetings.
7. Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
8. Periodically drives children and other passengers in a county vehicle for off-site activities; monitors trip petty cash and activities of youth during recreational trips or tours; disciplines youth participants according to established policies and procedures, as necessary.
9. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
10. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
11. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience leading recreational activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen, CPR, and AED certification within six (6) months of date of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.
• Work frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands, climbing or balancing, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. crowds, heavy traffic, large equipment).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County 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 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.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.


No Nevada State income tax.

Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.


Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through , which is funded by the employee.


Employee Perks

• Vacation : Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays : 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Health Insurance
As a Douglas County employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 60-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our


Compensation
Douglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County's Recognition of Excellence Program.
01


This recruitment will fill both 19-hour and 20-29 hour per week positions. Which position type are you interested in?

• 19 hour or less per week - no benefits
• 20-29 hours per week - no health benefits; prorated annual & sick leave, PERS
• I am interested in both types
• None of the above

02


What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Vocational Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

03


How many years of experience do you possess leading recreational activities? All experience must be listed in work history.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

04


Briefly describe your experience, if any, of leading recreational activities.
05


Do you currently hold a First Aid, CPR, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogen Certificate, or are you able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment? The department will provide training.

• I have current certification.
• I am able to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
• I DO NOT have certification and WILL NOT be able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment.

06


Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?

• Yes
• No

07


Briefly describe your experience, if any, of providing customer service.
08


Are you available to work any of the following? Select all that apply.

• Mornings 6:45 - 8:45 AM
• Afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 PM
• Nights
• Weekends
• Special Events
• Summer/Day Camp
• None of the Above

09


Are you willing and able to work at various school locations?

• Yes
• No

10


Briefly describe why you are interested in the Recreation Leader position with Douglas County.
11


Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.***Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

• Yes, I have listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
• I do not have 10 years of work history, but I have included all employment history.
• I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years, and I have included the experience on my application.
• No, I have not listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.

12


Are you able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

13


Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values. MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions. Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness. Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision. Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community. Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals.Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect.Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?

• Yes
• No

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