Site and Behavior Trainer

The city of Las Vegas Youth Development and Social Initiatives department is seeking individuals to fill the Safekey/RAP Site and Behavior Trainer position for the  school year:

The Safekey and ReInvent (RAP) Before- and
- After-School enrichment programs are offered at 71 elementary schools within the city of Las Vegas. These programs provide a safe environment where children in kindergarten-5th grade engage in fun enrichment and recreational activities, have a nutritious snack, and have time to work on their homework under the supervision of caring adult role models.

Work hours, shift and location are subject to be changed at any time based on program and facility needs. This position is part-time and is scheduled, on average, 19-25 hours per week.
Employment is seasonal and the Clark County School District calendar is used as a guide for staff scheduling. Work hours are limited during summer break (June-July). Hourly Safekey/RAP employees are also limited to 1,019 hours of work from July 2025 to June 2026.  

There are 5 different Safekey municipalities in the valley.  We, the city of Las Vegas Safekey/RAP program, operate in 70 elementary school locations in the areas highlighted inBLUE (service boundaries are approximated) on the map below.

If you are unable to travel to the locations in BLUE, we invite you to contact the Safekey organization that oversees the area/s that you prefer.

* City of North Las Vegas Safekey:  

* City of Henderson Safekey:  

* Clark County Safekey:  

* Boulder City Safekey:

Site and Behavior Trainer:

This position provides specialized training and support for program staff, including Site Leaders and Site Assistants, on policies, procedures, behavior management, group management, curriculum implementation, programming, site operations and site organization. This position involves a combination of administrative and field work at varying locations, such as Las Vegas City Hall and the 71 city of Las Vegas Safekey/RAP school sites, on a daily/weekly basis.

Work schedule is generally Monday-Friday and consists of split shifts that may vary daily based on program needs. Employees will generally receive their weekly schedule by the Friday prior, but also requires employees to adjust to unexpected changes in work assignments, locations, or schedules as required. Must be available to work both morning and afternoon program shifts, Monday through Friday, within the following time windows: 6:15 a.m.

-9:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.

-6:00 p.m.

Work includes conducting site observations, providing direct training and coaching, and ensuring staff are prepared to effectively manage their program sites. The Site and Behavior Trainer will develop and implement training sessions, mentor new employees, facilitate behavior intervention strategies and assist with curriculum planning and implementation.

This position requires flexibility, strong leadership, and a commitment to ensuring a positive, safe, and enriching experience for program staff and participants. The Site and Behavior Trainer plays a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the Safekey/RAP program by equipping staff with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

The job duties of a Site and Behavior Trainer encompass those of a Safekey/RAP Site Assistant and Site Leader and the essential functions include the following:

* Provides hands-on training to Site Leaders and Site Assistants on the daily operations of a Safekey/RAP program, including, but not limited to, curriculum planning and implementation, activity facilitation, and site organization.

* Travels to multiple work locations on a daily/weekly basis.  Locations may include Las Vegas City Hall and the 71 city of Las Vegas Safekey/RAP school sites.

* Adjusts to unexpected changes in work assignments, locations, or schedules as required.

* Conducts site observations to assess staff performance, provide feedback and guide staff on adherence to program policies and procedures.

* Trains staff on behavior management strategies, such as proactive and reactive techniques, de-escalation strategies (verbal and non-verbal), and conflict resolution.

* Assists in developing behavior intervention strategies and individualized behavior plans for participants as needed.

* Supports staff in implementing group management techniques to enhance program engagement and effectiveness.

* Maintains the physical agility necessary to demonstrate and maintain sports and other recreation games/activities, including the ability to move, lift and maintain equipment up to 25 lbs.

* Maintains the physical agility necessary to provide rapid response in urgent or time-sensitive situations, including but not limited to kneeling on the floor/returning to standing position to assist a child, keeping pace with the children when they are moving and other physical activities as needed to provide the safety, welfare and security necessary.

* Provides guidance on professional communication, customer service, and leadership to…