Sr Assistant (Recreation)

City of Las Vegas

HOURLY - Sr Assistant (Recreation)

SALARY

$15.00 Hourly

LOCATION

City of Las Vegas, NV

JOB TYPE

Hourly

JOB NUMBER

HRLY2026

DEPARTMENT

Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs

OPENING DATE

06/04/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

BARGAINING UNIT

HRLY

SALARY

$15.00 Hourly

LOCATION

City of Las Vegas, NV

JOB TYPE

Hourly

JOB NUMBER

HRLY2026

DEPARTMENT

Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs

OPENING DATE

06/04/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

BARGAINING UNIT

HRLY

About the Position

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites applications for Sr Assistant.

May include, but not limited to assignments in:  Sports Fields, Gymnasiums, Fitness Rooms or Areas, Game Rooms, Racquetball Courts, Ball Rooms, Dance Rooms, Hallways, Gymnastics Rooms, Entrance Ways to Facilities, Parking Lots, Parks, Programming Rooms, Restrooms, Multipurpose Rooms.

This is an hourly level/ part-time position in the Sr Assistant series. This position is distinguished from other Sr Assistant positions by the assigned duties. Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week  (Shift will vary based on the needs of the programs and facility).  Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period.

Supervision ReceivedReceives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time positions.

Selection Process

The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. _Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable)._Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Note: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.

Example of Duties

Essential Functions

• The Sr. Assistant will assist the Site Leader with their administrative responsibilities.
• May be the designated camp director in the absence of the Site Leader.
• Responsible for supporting the implementation of the camp program.
• Must be a model of enthusiasm, innovation, initiative, involvement, and motivation.
• Willing and Able to provide daily on-site program guidance, safety, and staff support.
• Able to direct leadership to a group of campers and Assist the Site Leader in the Weekly Planning Process.
• Basic Knowledge of Recreational Sports, Playground Games, and Activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• First Aid/CPR and AED certifications preferred but not required.
• One year of experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
• Need to maintain the physical agility necessary to demonstrate and maintain sports, and other recreation games and activities, move and maintain equipment, and other physical activities as needed to provide the safety, welfare and security necessary.
• Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test and complete background check.
• When assigned to the Adaptive Recreation programs, must have experience in working with people with disabilities and the associated behaviors.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

EmployerCity of Las Vegas

EmployerCity of Las Vegas

HOURLY - Sr Assistant (Recreation) Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 A requirement for the Sr Assistant position is to be at least least 18 years of age.

Do you meet this requirement?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 2 How many years of experience do you have working with children in a group setting? (If applicable, please make sure this information is reflected in the Work Experience section of your application.)

I do not have this experience.

Less than 1 year

1 year or more, but less than 5 years

5 years or more

• QUESTION 3 Do you have any experience working with people with disabilities and associated behaviors?

Yes

No

QUESTION 4 If you answered yes to Question #3, briefly describe your experience working with people with disabilities and associated behaviors.

QUESTION 5 Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 6 Please select your preferred work location(s):

Centennial Hills Community Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 89131 (Northwest)

Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, 89101 (East)

Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 Cimarron Road, 89149 (Northwest)

Doolittle Senior/Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 89106 (East)

Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 89101 (East)

East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 89101 (East)

Floyd Lamb Park and Pop-Up Recreation, 9200 Tule Springs Road, 89131 (Northwest)

Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 89107 (Central)

Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 89107 (Central)

Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 89101 (East)

Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 89144 (West)

Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 89102 (East)

Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 89144 (West)

No preference

QUESTION 7 If your preferred location was not listed, please provide that information here:

• QUESTION 8 Please indicate your work availability:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

6 a.m. - 9 a.m.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Open availability

• Required Question

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