This website provides youth with information about how to get that important first job and a reality check on how much it is going to cost to move out and live on their own.
There is also a tool to enter in their skills and contact information so that part time and seasonal jobs can be emailed directly to them as they become available. This is important for students 16 and 17 who often find that jobs will not take anyone under age 18.
I found positions for teens 16 years and up with the city of Las Vegas. Your child would need to go to the city website and complete an online application.
The City of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department offers a variety of year-round and seasonal hourly employment opportunities for qualified candidates seeking to work in a fun-filled, rewarding environment. The City of Las Vegas accepts applications year-round for these positions and will keep them on file for a period of six months. Qualified applicants will be called for an interview when a position becomes available.
These are a few positions that were open during my check going into summer vacation. Refer to the job website for what is open right now.
| Job Title: | HOURLY – Instructor 1 |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
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| May include assignments in, but not limited to: Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Sports Office, Cultural Centers, Adaptive Recreation Centers, Active Adult Centers, Sports Centers/Complexes, Seasonal Camps, Aquatics Centers/Pools
Supervision Received |
| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: |
| Provides basic instruction to participants registered in classes; greets participants; provides facility tours; explains facility programs to participants; sets up/takes down equipment for program and/or special event; prepares curriculum guidelines for proposed classes; prints Activity Role Sheet; conducts role call. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
| Minimum 16 years of age. Minors are required to have a work permit issued by Clark County Youth and Family Services designated for City of Las Vegas employment. Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test and complete background check (parental consent is required for minors). Has a good working understanding of basic instruction techniques to lead participants on various recreation, cultural and leisure classes. When assigned to Adaptive Recreation programs, must have experience in working with people with disabilities and the associated behaviors. Bilingual skills are desirable. |
| Job Title: | HOURLY – Laborer |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| May include assignments in, but not limited to: Aquatics Centers/Pools
Supervision Received |
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| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: | |
| Performs routine maintenance of buildings, fields, equipment and pools under the direction of full-time or part-time classified staff | |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: | |
| Minimum 16 years of age. Minors are required to have a work permit issued by Clark County Youth and Family Services designated for City of Las Vegas employment. Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test and complete background check (parental consent is required for minors). Must have some knowledge of tools, cleaning items and maintenance equipment. Bilingual skills are desirable. |
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| Job Title: | HOURLY – Lifeguard |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| May include assignments in, but not limited to: Aquatics Centers/Pools
Supervision Received |
| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: |
| Safeguards pool and patrons; may set up/take down equipment for program and/or special event |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
| Minimum 16 years of age. Minors are required to have a work permit issued by Clark County Youth and Family Services designated for City of Las Vegas employment. Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test and complete background check (parental consent is required for minors). Must hold current certification from American Red Cross in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Bilingual skills are desirable.
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| Job Title: | HOURLY – Monitor |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| May include, but not limited to assignments in: Sports Fields, Gymnasiums, Fitness Rooms or Areas, Game Rooms, Racquetball Courts, Ball Rooms, Dance Rooms, Hallways, Gymnastics Rooms, Entrance Ways to Facilities, Parking Lots, Parks, Programming Rooms, Restrooms, Multipurpose Rooms |
| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: |
| Greets and interacts with customers; views facility for safety concerns and communicates them to full-time or part-time classified staff; views facility for damage or repairs and communicates them to full-time or part-time classified staff; sets up and/or takes down equipment; cleans area and equipment; brings inappropriate behavior of customers to full-time or part-time classified staff; completes accident reports and communicates any injuries of customers/participants to full-time classified staff; ensures all customers have checked into the front desk; communicates to customers proper and safe use of equipment and facilities; scores games; oversees games/field environment for city sports leagues; distributes sports leagues materials and forms; prepares city fields with city sports leagues equipment; reports scores, field conditions, and game/participant issues to full-time or part-time classified staff; provides first aid supplies when necessary; ensure positive behavior is exhibited by all participants, parents, coaches and officials; may officiate City of Las Vegas sports leagues on an as needed basis |
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| Job Title: | HOURLY Assistant |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 01/01/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $8.25 – $15.00 Hourly |
| Job Type: | Hourly |
| Location: | 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Nevada |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Svcs Dept |
| Assignments may include, but are not limited to: Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Sports Office, Cultural Centers, Park Entry Booths, Adaptive Recreation Centers, Active Adult Centers, Sports Centers/Complexes, Seasonal Camps, Aquatics Centers/Pools. |
| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: |
| Performs routine, entry-level work under close supervision; provides assistance to full-time or part-time classified staff or designee; assists with set up/take down of equipment and supplies for program or special event; ensures safety of participants is maintained; cleans area and equipment as directed. |
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Clark County Parks and Recreation is currently recruiting to fill lifeguard positions for the 2013 pool season. 
Positions are available for those 15 ½ and older from $9 to $15 per hour based on experience and certifications. The County’s Aquatics Department is seeking applicants to fill cashier, lifeguard, water safety instructor and management positions. Those who currently hold the American Red Cross lifeguard certification or who are interested in cashier positions can fill out an application online atwww.ClarkCountyNV.gov/parks. Those who wish to apply for a lifeguard or other water-related position must complete the Lifeguard Training Course at either the Hollywood Aquatics Center, 1550 S. Hollywood Blvd. near Las Vegas High School; or the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road near Durango Drive.
There are currently 10 urban facilities and four rural facilities in Indian Springs, Logandale, Overton and Laughlin seeking applicants.
Those ages 15 and older can take the Lifeguard Training Course for the reduced rate of $70 if they sign an employment contract with Clark County Parks and Recreation. The cost is $140 to take the course without the contract. The course includes lifesaving skills, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, automated external defibrillator (AED) and emergency first aid. Pre-requisite skills include 300-yard continuous swim and a retrieval of a weighted object from 7 to 10 feet of water. All classes must be attended to successfully complete the course. The five-day course is held multiple times from now until the last course which begins May 2.
Those who are interested in lifeguard training, but may not yet be ready to complete the pre-requisites, can attend a lifeguard preparation course at Hollywood Aquatics Center. Trained staff will work with students to prepare them to pass pre-requisites for entry into the Lifeguard Training Course. After the class, students can come to practice and receive tips from staff. The class is offered from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 4; 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 29; and 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 12. Cost for the preparation course is $10.
In addition to traditional lifeguard training, this season Clark County Parks and Recreation introduced the interactive learning platform offered by the American Red Cross. For those with Internet access, applicants can build the same knowledge and skill as the traditional in-person training. The online format allows class participants to complete interactive lessons and activities on their own time at home. Instructor-led sessions reinforce learning and emphasize skills.
Registration, as well as dates and times for all classes, can be found online atwww.ClarkCountyNV.gov/parks. Applicants also can register for preparation, traditional and interactive lifeguard courses at any Clark County Parks and Recreation community center. Those interested can call the Clark County’s Aquatics Department at (702) 455-8508. Clark County Parks and Recreation also can be found on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. This information also is available via video.
Check out Wet n’ Wild’s job site. Many positions are listed with a minimum age of 16 years.
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