Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator

Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator

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Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator

Salary

$62,608.00 - $88,067.20 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

955526

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Aquatics

Opening Date

01 / 30 / 2026

Closing Date

2 / 15 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

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Description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will bring a passion for aquatics and recreation. They will oversee and coordinate various operations, services, and activities within the aquatics division. They will implement program goals and objectives, oversee assigned full-time and seasonal staff, and perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of their assigned area of responsibility. This position may be required to work nights and weekends throughout different times in the year.

We currently have one vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This isbothan 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 Essential Functions

Oversee and coordinate various operations, services, and activities of an assigned recreation program including either aquatics, indoor centers, child and youth programs, adult and youth league sports or special City events.

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing assigned recreation program services; implement policies and procedures.

Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.

Coordinate and promote assigned recreational programs and activities; participate in recruiting, selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned part-time, contractual, and volunteer employees; provide staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; evaluate assigned staff; initiate disciplinary procedures as appropriate.

Ensure proper operation and maintenance of assigned facilities.

Schedule maintenance for assigned areas including cleaning, sweeping and vacuuming; maintain records and develop reports concerning recreation activities.

Monitor activities for assigned recreation program; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Collect and account for program fees and registration; maintain appropriate financial records and prepare state and federally mandated reports.

Coordinate and supervise special events; contact local corporations to sponsor and / or participate; compile and distribute statistics of special events.

Assist in the coordination and promotion of City sponsored events; hire and supervise food and beverage vendors, craft vendors and entertainment; arrange for rental needs including restrooms and lighting.

Develop and maintain a handbook on special event permit processes and procedures; respond to regarding permit processes; hold special meetings to review permits; evaluate and revise policies.

Promote and coordinate specific activities within the assigned recreation program; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.

Oversee and schedule usage of assigned facilities including halls, recreation centers, community centers, swimming pool, City parks and sports fields; provide information and assistance to users of facilities; explaining policies, rules and regulations of facility use; monitor and inspect assigned facilities after use; schedule maintenance and secure facilities.

Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required.

Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; provide information regarding assigned recreational program area.

Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Education / Training :

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in recreation, leisure services, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• One additional year of relevant work experience will substitute for the college level course work requirement.

Work Experience :

License :

Supplemental Information

To Apply :

Please submit your completed application and all additional information / documentation requested online atwww.reno.gov / jobsby March 31, 2024 at 11 : 59 p.m. PT. 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.comprofile, 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 online assessments which include a Cognitive Abilities Test and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows :

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 80%

Cognitive Abilities Test = 20%

Customer Service Aptitude Profile = Informational purposes only

Online Assessment Details :

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on February 15, 2026. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity.All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

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 yourgovernmentjobs.comprofile.

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 theAccommodation Request Form (https : / / forms.office.com / g / wTdNZh4Aih) by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

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 :

City of Reno classified employees who are veterans

City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans

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.

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 orcivilservice@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.

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link (http : / / www.reno.gov / government / departments / human-resources / benefits) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

01

Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application forRecreation Program Coordinator. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.

All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.

By checking "I understand", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

Yes

No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes

No

04

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college level course work in recreation, leisure services, public administration, or business administration

Some college level course work in a closely related field

Two years (60 semester / 90 quarter hours) of college level course work in recreation, leisure services, public administration, or business administration

Two years (60 semester / 90 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field

Four years (120 semester / 180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in recreation, leisure services, public administration, or business administration

Four years (120 semester / 180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in a closely related field

None of the above

05

Only answer this question if your course work is in another closely related field to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

06

In order for your education to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and / or to get credit for your education as part of the assessment process, you must attach a copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application.

Applications submitted without this required documentation will still be considered but without regard to attained education and may be rejected if the required relevant work experience is not apparent.

Have you attached verifiable documentation in the form of a college diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application?

Yes

No

07

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

I have less than one year of increasingly responsible work experience supporting the activities and operations of a recreation program

I have one year but less than two years of increasingly responsible work experience supporting the activities and operations of a recreation program including one year of administrative responsibility

I have two years but less than three years of increasingly responsible work experience supporting the activities and operations of a recreation program including one year of administrative responsibility

I have three years but less than four years of increasingly responsible work experience supporting the activities and operations of a recreation program including one year of administrative responsibility

I have four years or more of increasingly responsible work experience supporting the activities and operations of a recreation program including one year of administrative responsibility

08

Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.

This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process,"See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.

09

Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

Yes

No

10

Select all of the following supervisory functions you have performed as part of your routine responsibilities for at least six months or more.

Participating as a "lead" to other employees

Directing the work of subordinate employees

Recruiting / Hiring employees

Training employees

Coaching / Mentoring employees

Performance evaluations and reviews

Disciplinary actions

None of the above

11

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in each of the areas selected (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

12

Select all of the following types of programs that you have managed or supported for at least six months or more.

Community health programs

Fitness programs

Senior fitness programs

Swimming lessons

Special events such as swim meets or movies in the pool

Youth Programs

None of the above

13

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in each of the areas selected (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

14

Select all of the following administrative functions you have managed or supported for at least six months or more.

Building community partnerships

Marketing recreation programs in the community

Registering participants for leagues, classes, programs or similar

Scheduling assigned recreational facilities

Scheduling staff

Supply management

None of the above

15

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in each of the areas selected (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

16

How many years of work experience do you have performing customer service in a public setting interacting with people directly.

I do not have any experience working in this area

Minimal, less than six months

At least six months but less than one year

At least one year but less than three years

At least three years but less than five years

At least five years or more

17

Instructions

Answer the next two questions by identifying your level of proficiency in each of the computer programs or systems.

Basic proficiency= understanding and utilizing the most common elements associated with the program, mostly used for personal or educational purposes. Not used to complete professional level projects as part of my paid work experience.

Intermediate proficiency= Includes a moderate amount of professional use and moderate amount of understanding of the more advanced features and operations.

Advanced proficiency= Includes extensive use professionally and the ability to use most of the features and operations to their fullest capacity.

Do not understate or overstate your level of proficiency. Your answers may be confirmed during the interview process and candidates found to have misrepresented their abilities will be disqualified from the hiring process.

18

Microsoft Word

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

None

19

Microsoft Excel

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

None

20

List any recreation management and / or scheduling software you have experience with and your proficiency with the software (basic, intermediate, advanced).

21

Use the information found in the following scenario and instructions to answer this question.

Scenario : You oversee the staffing schedule for all of the aquatics facilities. During the day, you are notified about a higher than normal amount of swimmers at one of the three open pools. Before the situation becomes a serious concern, what steps will you take to make sure safety is a priority and enough supervision is on-site?

Instructions : Detail how you would handle this situation.

Required Question

Employer

City of Reno

Address

PO Box 1900Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone

(775) 334-2223

Website

http : / / www.reno.gov / jobs

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