Front Desk - Sprinker Recreation Center - Temporary

Pierce County; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is seeking a friendly Front Desk staff member for Sprinker Recreation Center. You will deliver excellent customer service, assist with program registrations, handle cash and payments, and support shelter and field rentals.

Shifts run between 6:45 am and 10 pm, Monday through Sunday, for temporary roles up to five months. Some positions may be up to 40 hours per week, while others provide part-time coverage for lighter monthly hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and providing assistance via email, phone, and in person.
• Assisting with program registrations and park shelter/field rentals.
• Operate point of sale system and accurately process payments.
• Manage multi-line phone system and help ensure facility security.
• Work with little or no supervision in a self-motivated manner.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

• Some of these opportunities may be up to 40 hours per week for up to 5 months of employment, while others may provide part-time coverage for less than 70 hours per month
• Shifts vary between 6:45 am and 10 pm, Monday to Sunday, and during the holidays
• These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits

Description

• Some of these opportunities may be up to 40 hours per week for up to 5 months of employment, while others may provide part-time coverage for less than 70 hours per month
• Shifts vary between 6:45 am and 10 pm, Monday to Sunday, and during the holidays
• These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits

Why It's a Great Opportunity

We are looking for a self-motivated and team player Front Desk staff to join our team at Sprinker Recreation Center. You will provide a high level of customer service to the public in an energetic and fast-paced environment.

Why It's a Great Department

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions: Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department

Core Daily Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and providing assistance via email, phone, and in person
• Assisting with program registrations
• Park Shelter and Field Rentals
• Operate point of sale system and accurately process payments
• Multi-line phones
• Aiding in the security of the facility
• Work with little or no supervision in a self-motivated manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous cash handling experience is highly desired
• Customer service-related work
• Knowledge of Microsoft products

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our Recruitment Practices

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.