Recreation Assistant Series - Part-Time/Seasonal*

Pay and Benefits Recreation Assistant - starts at $12.25 per hour. Senior Recreation Assistant - starts at $13.99 per hour. Lead Recreation Assistant - starts at $16.71 per hour. Positions eligible for PERS may have slightly reduced hourly rate. This is a part-time hourly position and does not include health/medical benefits. What type of work will you be doing? Recreation Assistants work in the department of Parks and Recreation and are assigned in a wide variety of program areas and perform a variety of duties. Work with people of all ages from various socioeconomic backgrounds Help train other staff members and volunteers Maintain a safe environment Enforce rules and regulations Light custodial and maintenance duties Shifts and Hours We have a range of program hours and do our best to provide scheduling flexibility depending on your availability. Annual average of 19 hours per week (maximum 988 hours per year) Work hours may vary and include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or split shifts Locations Aquatics Recreation and Senior Centers Special Events and Cultural Arts Sports Technical Services and Administration Youth Enrichment Recreation Assistant No experience necessary; experience or volunteer background encouraged. Must be at least 16 years old at time of application or hire. Must have a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Senior Recreation Assistant Must have six months of experience, preferably in recreation programs for a municipal or public agency; or a combination of education, work and/or volunteer experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483. May require possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR certification within the first three months of employment. May require entitlement of a Food Handler Safety Training card issued by the Southern Nevada Health District and/or ServSafe Food Handler Program within the first three months of employment. Desirable: High School diploma or equivalent. Desirable: Experience working in recreation programs and facilities performing facilities service functions. Desirable: Experience in playing or officiating sports. Desirable: Experience working with seniors and individuals with disabilities. Desirable: Experience setting up, monitoring, and adjusting audio/visual equipment used by clients and running sound boards for concerts. Lead Recreation Assistant Must be 18 years old at time of application. High School diploma or equivalent at time of hire or promotion. One year of experience, preferably working in recreation programs for a municipal or public agency. Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid Certificate and CPR certifications within the first three months of employment. May be required to obtain specific technical certifications. Desirable: Experience working in recreation or aquatics programs performing facilities service functions. Desirable: Experience working with social services programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Desirable: Experience setting up, monitoring, and adjusting audio/visual equipment used by clients and running sound boards for concerts. Desirable: Experience in playing or officiating sports. Desirable: Experience in leading hikes, bicycling events, archery, rock climbing and other outdoor activities. Desirable: Supervisory experience. Safety Sensitive This is a safety-sensitive position, which means that you are subject to drug testing if we offer you a position, as detailed under NRS 613(1)(d). #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Henderson