Administrative Assistant I (Rio Vista Recreation Center)

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria is seeking an Administrative Assistant at Rio Vista Recreation Center to greet visitors, check in participants, handle inquiries, and support rentals. You will be the friendly first contact, delivering excellent service in a fast-paced community recreation setting.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, basic computer skills, and the ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism and organization.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduation or equivalency.
• 1 year of experience in the same or similar positions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, professional demeanor and welcoming attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a busy front desk environment.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn scheduling and rentals systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide front-line customer service.
• Check in members, guests, and program participants.
• Answer phone calls and direct questions to staff.
• Assist with facility rentals and related inquiries.
• Provide information on programs, hours, policies, and activities.
• Support staff with daily administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reception/administrative support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Registration software

Scheduling systems

Job description

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Salary Range: Min $21.17 - Mid $26.25 - Max $31.33

Hiring Range: $21.17 – $26.71 DOE

Minimum Requirements: Education: High School graduation or equivalency. Experience: 1 year of experience in the same or similar previous positions.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:45 AM–1:45 PM

Location: Rio Vista Recreation Center

Rio Vista Recreation is seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact at our recreation center's front desk. This position plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment for visitors, members, and facility renters while supporting the daily operations of the center. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with the public in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide excellent front-line customer service.
• Check in members, guests, and program participants.
• Assist visitors with general questions and resolve routine concerns in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to questions, and direct calls to the appropriate staff members.
• Assist with facility rentals, including answering inquiries, providing information, and supporting the rental process.
• Provide accurate information about recreation center programs, services, hours, policies, and activities.
• Support recreation center staff with daily administrative and operational needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, professional, and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a busy environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn registration, scheduling, and facility rental systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to providing a positive experience for the community.
• Previous experience in customer service, reception, or administrative support is preferred.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are PEORIA! Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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