Sierra Kids Site Leader (Youth Program)

Join the City of Reno Youth Department!  This position directly impacts the future of our community through positive experiences and interactions with our youth. We are seeking qualified candidates to oversee subordinate temporary staff and direct the program curriculum for elementary school age children in a before and after school program.  This is a creative team environment that facilitates fun and learning.  Program includes arts and crafts, sports, group games, homework help, structured play, mentoring, and creating a safe place for our city's youth.

Regular Part-Time Classified Positions

We are recruiting for the Sierra Kids Site Leader position in the Parks and Recreation Department. This recruitment will establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur. These positions include health and wellness benefits, employer paid retirement, paid time off and holidays, and much more. Hours are anticipated to be 30 per week and may require working evenings, weekends, and certain holidays. Most of these positions will also require a split shift, working from 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. We understand that everyone has different needs when it comes to work. That's why we offer flexible part-time positions that allow you to balance work with other commitments. We also provide training and support to ensure that you have the resources you need to succeed in your role.

This is an open competitive opportunity for all 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.

• Monitor a designated facility or activity site, program, and staff.

• Provide supervision responsibilities to assigned staff.

• Schedule appointments and maintain files. Maintain and keep program areas clean, orderly and organized.

• Order and track supplies and maintain program inventory.

• Monitor and enforce policies, rules, and safety regulations governing the conduct of patrons and staff.

• Train assigned temporary staff, as to job duties and responsibilities.

• Implement program curriculum and administrative projects.

• Regularly inspect facilities and equipment to insure proper maintenance and safe conditions.

• Clean and maintain program equipment regularly.

• Research and compile information on programs and facilities.

• Create documents for program and facility using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and other department software.

• Perform related duties as required.

The following minimum qualifications must be met by applicants at the time of application:

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.*

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• Six months of part-time work experience (minimum schedule of 17.5 hours per week or 455 cumulative work hours) in providing recreational activities, which may have been obtained through child, youth, and/or senior recreational, educational, daycare, home care, and/or Pre-K - Grade 12 settings.

• One year of college level course work (30 semester/45 quarter credits) in recreation, human development, childhood development, education, social services or other closely related field to the position may be substituted for up to six months of the required relevant work experience.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by the close of the recruitment. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

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

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 as follows:

• Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 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.

Testing Accommodation:

If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.

Employee/Veteran Preference (In the event of Tie Scores):

In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination, employees will be provided a rank preference in the following order: employees with established veteran status shall be given the first preference, non-veteran employees second preference and non-employee veterans third preference. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.

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.

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.