Recreation Leader Senior - Valley

Douglas County•Recreation Valley - Gardnerville, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Leader Senior serves as a key resource for community members using Douglas County recreation facilities. This role supports front-counter operations and leads recreation and activity programs at a designated recreation, senior services, or adult day club facility, or may serve as a preschool teacher for children ages 3–6. The position provides customer-focused assistance with registrations, facility passes, financial transactions, youth programs, participant safety, and facility upkeep. It is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. This vacancy is at the Valley location of the Douglas County Community and Senior Center in Gardnerville and is scheduled for 20–29 hours per week. It does not qualify for health benefits, but is eligible for prorated sick and annual leave and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) benefits. Specific duties vary according to assignment, including preschool teaching or Adult Day Club work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience leading recreational activities, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen, CPR, and AED certifications must be obtained within six months of employment.
Maintain all required licenses and certificates in active status without suspension or revocation.
Successfully complete background screening and employment screening.
For preschool teacher duties, ability to work with children ages 3–6, communicate with children and their parents or guardians, and support children with special needs.
For Adult Day Club duties, ability to adapt activities to clients’ needs and assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and conduct recreation programs and activities, directly supervising and guiding youth, senior, and adult daycare participants.
Prepare lesson plans and lead games and craft activities; serve as the primary contact at camps and during off-site trips, or provide support services at adult daycare.
Welcome visitors and answer incoming telephone calls; provide information about schedules and registration requirements; process registrations, facility passes, and photo IDs; enter information into the department computer system; receive funds, issue receipts, and administer concession sales.
Lead, coordinate, and supervise activities and programs; assist with promotional brochures and flyers; provide lead direction, training, and work review to assigned staff and volunteers; organize work, set priorities, and follow up on completion.
Ensure proper safety precautions are observed and instruct others in appropriate work procedures.
Handle financial transactions, deposit funds, audit transactions, and safeguard cash and financial receipts.
Perform building maintenance and custodial upkeep, including cleaning restrooms and addressing spills or unsanitary conditions; set up and take down meeting rooms; inspect and repair equipment as necessary; and operate audiovisual equipment as needed.
Inspect the facility for participant and customer safety, maintain clean and organized recreational areas, and monitor participants during facility hours to ensure orderly conduct.
Maintain program records, including rosters, attendance records, timecards, emergency contacts, disciplinary actions, and incident and accident reports; maintain accurate parent or guardian contacts and ensure participants are picked up according to authorizations on file.
Use a County vehicle for job-related tasks and periodically transport participants and staff for off-site activities; monitor trip petty cash and youth during trips or tours; discipline youth according to established policies and procedures when needed.
Contribute suggestions and participate as an active team member to support effective service and work-unit goals; represent the County with dignity, integrity, and cooperation.
For preschool teacher assignments: work with the preschool director on plans for children with special needs; monitor program participation and behavior; provide a safe, nurturing learning environment; support children’s physical, cognitive, and social development; record observations, assess children, set individual goals, and prepare group lesson plans and activities; communicate with children and their parents or guardians; recognize hazards and adapt to changing conditions.
For Adult Day Club assignments: lead recreational activities adapted to clients’ individual needs and cognitive and physical abilities; redirect clients and adjust programming based on behavior and participation; maintain a safe, nurturing environment; assist with daily living activities, including feeding, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene care; communicate client needs to staff and volunteers; and document daily activities, concerns, and observations.