And they will learn that at the library!
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 |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
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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. |
| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
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