Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the development and instruction of a variety of specialized

programs and is responsible for performance of assigned lead program specialist duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :)

• Organizes and supervises early childhood instruction, sports, seniors, mobile recreation, and day camp.

• Supervises and participates in the development of curriculum and the conduct of programs for the

Recreation Division.

• Supervises plans and organizes a variety of activities: arts/crafts, games, special events, sports, music/dance.

• Schedules work shifts of assigned program specialist staff; monitors work performance of the assigned program

specialists’ staff and reports performance to assigned supervisor.

• Trains assigned program specialists on the policies and procedures applicable to the work.

• Maintains and submits records and reports, handles money and makes up deposits, organizes the registration

forms, medical forms, and reviews and submits incident reports.

• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for the assigned locations.

• Attends meetings as assigned.

• Work with parents/guardians of participants in reference to participant’s behavior and discipline.

• Serves as department representative at assigned league play and special events.

• Officiate sports contests as needed.

• Supervises and assures building, grounds, and physical facilities readiness.

• Performs other related duties as required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

General Office Equipment Computer

Cash Register Vehicle

Recreational equipment, materials, and supplies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum age of 18 to fill this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Three years of training or experience in Recreation, Physical Education, or closely related acceptable field or two

years of training or experience in Recreation, Physical Education or closely related acceptable field and one year as

Program Specialist with the City of North Las Vegas.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

The below-required certifications must remain valid and current during employment for the City:

• May require a Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate at the time of hire/reassignment.

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to

obtain an appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.

• May require a Clark County Health Card at the time of hire/reassignment.

• May require a Techniques of Alcohol Management card at time of hire/reassignment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES

• Ability to schedule, monitor the performance, and train program specialists.

• Ability to handle money, organize forms, and order supplies.

• Ability to work with parents/guardians of participants in reference to the participant’s behavior and discipline.

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to participate in the programs being planned for others.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit,

use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and lift and/or move up to 50

pounds.

• Ability to solve disciplinary problems.

• Ability to prepare weekly reports as required.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to solve problems.

• Ability to establish and maintain working and public relationships, and communicate effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions

including extreme heat and working conditions are typically loud.

Must be able to work any shifts or days of the week. Regular and timely attendance is required.

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major

responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related

responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or

requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to

perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant

when possible.