Recreation Assistant Series - Part-Time/Seasonal - City of Henderson

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 Assistantis 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 in the following areas:

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

Click here 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).