Recreation Leader

Douglas County • Community Services - Gardnerville, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your energy, leadership, and people-skills to a role where every day matters. As our Recreation Leader, you’ll create a safe, clean, and fun environment for youth in our before/after-school and summer camp programs. Planning activities, prepping snacks, supporting and coaching staff, and guiding kids through everything from daily routines to off-site adventures. If you’re the kind of leader who can keep things organized, upbeat, and safety-first while still making kids feel seen and excited to be here, this is your lane. Recreation Leader must be able to work both the morning shift, 6:45 – 8:45 AM, and the afternoon shift, 3:00 – 6:00 PM. These positions are not seasonal; they are ongoing throughout the year. This recruitment will fill two 19-hour vacancies and one 22-hour vacancy at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center - Valley location.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and one (1) year 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 certification within six (6) months of date of employment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth participants; prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps and during off-site trips.
• Maintains records of programs and activities including, but not limited to, rosters, daily roll sheets/attendance records, time cards, and emergency contacts; ensures up-to-date and accurate contact list for parents and/or legal guardians and ensures that children are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.
• May receive funds at events; maintains accurate inventory of program supplies, games, crafts, etc.; participates in the shopping/ordering of supplies and snacks.
• Inspects facility to ensure youth safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur.
• Prepares supplies and materials for programs and activities and prepares snacks; arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities; operates audiovisual equipment, as needed.
• Coordinates activities; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; coaches, instructs, and provides training to employees as necessary; prepares activity and snack schedules; participates in training opportunities and attends staff meetings.
• Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
• Periodically drives children and other passengers in a county vehicle for off-site activities; monitors trip petty cash and activities of youth during recreational trips or tours; disciplines youth participants according to established policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Benefits

• Positions of 20-29 hours per week do not qualify for health benefits but are eligible for prorated sick and annual leave and Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED