Recreation Assistant Series - Part-Time​/Seasonal

Overview

This recruitment may close before the posted closing date, without notice, if a sufficient qualified candidate pool is created before that time. Click the job titles below to view the complete job descriptions: Recreation Assistant, Senior Recreation Assistant, Lead Recreation Assistant.

Why join Team Henderson? For the exciting opportunity to become part of a premier organization where you can make friends, have fun, and get paid!

Recreation Assistant – starts at $12.25 per hour*

Senior Recreation Assistant – starts at $13.19 per hour*

Lead Recreation Assistant – starts at $15.75 per hour*

* Positions which are eligible for PERS benefits may have a slightly reduced hourly rate. Note that this is a part-time hourly position and does not include health/medical benefits.

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 safe environment
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Light custodial and maintenance duties

Senior 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 safe environment
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Light custodial and maintenance duties

In addition to Senior Recreation Assistant duties, Lead Recreation Assistant is a leadership role where you will serve as the working supervisor and also assist in coordinating, scheduling and assisting in the day-to-day provision of recreational programs, services, special events, excursions and activities.

We have a range of program hours and do our best to provide scheduling flexibility dependent on your availability and where we need you to work.

• Annual average of 19 hours per week (maximum per year 988 hours)
• Work hours may vary and include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and/or split shifts (example: before and after school)

We are currently recruiting in the following areas:

• Aquatics
• Recreation and Senior Centers
• Special Events and Cultural Arts
• Sports
• Technical Services and Administration
• Youth Enrichment

to learn more about additional details and program locations!

• Your application will be reviewed to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this position.
• Before we can consider you, we need you to apply online! (Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be interviewed or hired).
• If your application isn’t selected to move forward in this opening, you will have an opportunity to apply again when the next posting is available.

• You should be prepared to interview in a variety of settings such as in-person, virtually, or by phone.
• Please make sure your application includes a valid email address that you check regularly and a current phone number that is set up for voicemail, and please regularly check/clear your voice mailbox so we can leave you a message.
• We encourage you to sign up to receive SMS/text messages - you can opt-in when you apply!

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).

Recreation Assistant

• No experience necessary, but we'd like to know about any work or volunteer experience when you apply online.
• You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application or hire.
• You must be able to work flexible hours and be available for morning, evening, and weekend work including holidays.

Senior Recreation Assistant

• Must have six (6) months of experience, preferably working in recreation programs for a municipal or public agency; or, a combination of education, work and/or volunteer experience that has provided the knowledge,…