Job Description

Posting number: 957226A

Department: Parks and Recreation

Job classification: Senior Recreation Leader

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Recreation, Education, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Customer Service, Athletics & Fitness, Sports & Physical Education, Child Care

Summary

Join Our Sierra Kids Team!

Join Our Sierra Kids Team!

Make a difference in the lives of local children while building your leadership skills in a fun, energetic environment. If you're passionate about mentoring young people, leading engaging activities, and creating a safe place where kids can learn and grow, we'd love to meet you.

Regular Part-Time Classified Positions

We currently have multiple vacancies for the Sierra Kids Senior Site Leader position in the Parks and Recreation Department. Hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list for future vacancies as they occur.

As a Sierra Kids Senior Site Leader, you'll help lead before- and after-school and camp programs for elementary-aged youth. In this role, you'll supervise staff, oversee daily program operations, and direct engaging program activities for elementary school-age children. You'll help create memorable experiences through games, sports, arts and crafts, homework support, STEM activities, and special events. Every day brings new opportunities to inspire children, support families, and strengthen our community.

Work Schedule Requirements:

• This position works a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Employees must be available during all program hours, Monday through Friday, including before- and after-school hours.
• All positions follow a split-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. This schedule leaves the middle of the day free, making it ideal for school, family responsibilities, or other personal commitments.
• This is a year-round position. When school is not in session, employees may be scheduled to work school break camps. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required based on operational needs.

What We Offer:

• Training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role.
• Excellent benefits, including health and wellness benefits, employer-paid retirement, paid time off, holidays, and more.

This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of duties

• Provide lead supervision responsibilities, prioritize assignments, create work schedules, and verify hours worked for assigned staff.
• Assist in the interviewing process and provide training for assigned staff.
• Provide a high level of customer service on the telephone, in person, and through dispensing information.
• Resolve any discrepancies and address customer requests.
• Monitor facility operations and coordinate activities and events.
• Provide program oversight, including coordinating customer activities and events, managing registration and utilizing reservation software effectively.
• Provide detailed planning and coordination to ensure successful implementation of programs.
• Inspect facilities and equipment for safety and cleanliness and direct maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of City and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist with general set-up and dismantle processes for daily activities.
• Regularly inspect facilities and equipment to ensure proper maintenance and safe conditions.
• Create program and facility-related documents using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other departmental software.
• Assist in purchasing supplies, processing invoices and maintaining records, including cash handling and reporting.
• Research and prepare reports on programs, activities, and facilities.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One year of paid experience within the recreation field.

Note: Experience in related settings may be considered if it involved planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities. This may include paid experience in childcare facilities, educational settings, after-school programs, camps, or similar environments where recreational programming was a primary job responsibility

License:

Valid driver's license

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

Supplemental information

To Apply:

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno by October 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven’t opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you’ve previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

1. City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
2. City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
3. City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.