Recreation Leader

Salary : $24.87 Hourly

Location : City of Las Vegas, NV

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25FEB80044-O

Department : Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 7 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : LVCEA

Max Number of Applicants : 100

About the Position

NOTICE OF LIMITED APPLICATIONS

This posting is limited to the first 100 applications received. When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Recreation Leader . This position implements and coordinates a variety of recreational programming throughout the city, including scheduling, advertising, and evaluating programs. Coordinates recreation programs, leagues and camps. Provides customer service to patrons.

Type of Examination :

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only.The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Eligible : You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Selection Process :

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and / or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the full journey level class within the Recreation Leader series. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit or facility.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the assigned Recreation Coordinator or higher level supervisory or management staff.

May receive functional and technical supervision from Senior Recreation Leader.

Essential Functions :

• Coordinates and implements various recreational and community-oriented programs, activities, trips, and special events, including but not limited to adult, youth, active adult, sports, technology, and eSports (leagues, tournaments, competitions, etc.), multigenerational programs, camps, and out-of-school-time programs.
• Gathers information from various sources to identify needs and trends for new programs; drafts program outlines and reviews with higher-level staff.
• Evaluates activities, programs and classes for content, techniques and special problems.
• Monitors facilities for function, safety and equipment issues; performs safety and health related cleaning and maintenance services as needed; requests maintenance services as necessary.
• Open and close facilities; sets up and takes down equipment and supplies needed for scheduled activities; ensures that safety equipment is in good working order and easily accessible.
• Participates in front desk operations, including answering telephones, registering participants, selling passes, collecting fees, preparing cash deposit and report, providing information, entering and updating class and program information in the recreational software or other data-driven software system, entering attendance and responding to complaints.
• Enforces facility, department and city rules and regulations.
• Assists in preparing marketing materials and displays.
• Administers various types of leagues including signing up participants, creating rosters, bracketing compiling rules and scheduling dates, times, locations and referees for games and practices.
• Assists with selecting volunteers; may oversee the work of volunteers.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment. Participates in the procurement process.
• Maintains documentation on all programs and participants; prepares statistical and summary reports as needed.
• Responds to routine inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• May supervise seasonal and hourly employees, instructors and volunteers; participates in recruiting and selecting job applicants; provides training, oversees work and conducts performance evaluations; approves and processes timecards; may make recommendations for terminations.
• Ensures hourly employees adhere to established work methods, and techniques; informs hourly employees of applicable city and department policies, procedures, standards and specifications; reviews needs with appropriate supervisory and management staff.
• May assist with scheduling hourly staff; ensures appropriate staff to participant ratio for assigned summer camp and children's programs.
• When assigned to camps in an Aquatic environment, staff may work with Aquatic staff.

Marginal Functions :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience / Training :

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of First Aid / CPR / AED certificate is required on date of hire, and maintenance thereafter.

Special Requirements

Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Social services, leisure activities, recreation, and sports / e-Sports (youth, adult, active adult), technology, camps, and special events.

Customer service techniques, both in person and on the telephone.

Rules and regulations of various sports activities.

Applicable federal, state and local laws, safety standards and practices.

Modern office software, procedures, methods and computer equipment.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

General recreation activities, principles and practices.

Techniques and methods for instruction and adult education.

Principles and practices of a comprehensive recreation program for all ages.

Report writing techniques.

Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Skills in :

Organizing numerous details of a program.

Interacting effectively with all ages.

Performing basic maintenance on equipment.

Operating a computer.

Operating a cash register or cash box.

Working independently with minimal supervision.

Understanding and following oral and written instructions.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Coaching, refereeing and organizing sports and games.

Supervising and evaluating programs and hourly staff.

Scheduling, assigning work to and monitoring volunteers, seasonal employees and instructors.

Identifying recreational needs of the community.

Using recreational software or other data-driven software.

Ability to :

Respond to requests from the general public.

Maintain order during activities.

Lead activities and teach workshops.

Drive a city vehicle as assigned.

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.

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2025

COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

Tool / Equipment Allowance

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

LTD : Employees who normally work at least 30 hours / week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000 / month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

VACATION (Hours / Year)

HOLIDAYS

SICK LEAVE

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

NOTE : Benefits subject to change

Revised 01 / 2025

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

How many years of (full time) experience do you have in the recreation field including working in parks & recreation or a related field

How many years of (full-time) experience do you have working in customer service experience that involved regular public contact, clerical work, cashiering, or parks & recreation experience?Experience must be listed in your application work history.

Although not required, do you have a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)?

Are you in possession of a current First Aid / CPR / AED certification?

If you answered no to the above question, do you understand that a First Aid / CPR / AED Certificate is required on date of hire?

SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION. Questions 10 through 12 below are the examination for this recruitment. Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). While reviewing your responses, the SME will not have access to your application / resume. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the SME the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and placement on the eligibility list. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR RESUME.

A Recreation Leader is responsible for multiple programs, their supplies and staffing throughout the year, examples include camps, dance, gymnastics, Esports, leagues, active adult programming and music. What strategies would you use to assist with time management and recruitment? Type N / A if you have no related experience.DO NOT TYPE "see resume" in the box below.

What experience do you have programming Esports, recreation technology classes, recreation programs, sports, leagues, special events, camps and active adult programs?Type N / A if you have no related experience.DO NOT TYPE "see resume" in the box below.

Describe how you would collaborate with your peers to improve programming. How would you increase participant numbers in the program?

Required Question

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