Recreation Assistant - Recreation Center

City of Cedar Park; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Park, Texas, is seeking a front desk attendant to welcome visitors, process registrations and payments for classes, memberships, and facility reservations, and ensure safety and order at the recreation facilities.

Ideal candidates are currently in high school or hold a diploma, and possess CPR and First Aid certification or can obtain it within three months. Strong customer service, cash handling, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Routinely handles front desk operations.
• Processes registrations and payments for classes, memberships, rentals and reservations.
• Ensures safety of users, staff, and equipment.
• Answers questions in person and by phone.
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and equipment.
• Sets up and dismantles equipment per schedule.
• Enforces facility rules and regulations.
• Maintains attendance records for classes and events.

Skills

Basic customer service

Cash handling

Oral and written communication

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Routinely runs front desk operations;
• Processes registration and payments for class enrollment, facility memberships and renewals, park and facility rentals and reservations;
• Ensures the safety of users, staff, and equipment;
• Monitors patrons to ensure that facility rules are being adhered to;
• Maintains cleanliness of facility, including all equipment, weight rooms, courts, pavilion and community rooms;
• Sets up, maintains, and dismantles equipment according to the schedule of activities;
• Answers questions in person and on the telephone to assist the general public;
• Assists in the organization of events and activities;
• Provides tours for prospective members;
• Processes reservations for pavilion and community rooms;
• Helps maintain attendance records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes, meetings, and facility use;
• Processes babysitting reservations;
• Prepares reports and maintains logs and records as necessary;
• Enforces facility rules and regulations;
• Establishes and maintains positive public relations;
• Works varying shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, when needed;
• Works special events during non-routine hours, as needed;
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently in High School, High School Diploma or the equivalent;
• Possession of a current CPR and First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic customer service techniques
• The general purpose and operation of a recreational facility
• Personnel policies and procedures

Skill/Ability to

• Understand and enforce facility rules
• Work well with the public
• handle cash and balance a cash drawer
• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication
• Maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and fellow employees

Hourly Rate: $18.80 to $23.50

The City of Cedar Park, Texas, is a vibrant community situated on the northern border of Austin and just 17 miles from downtown. It is named for an actual park that was a rail stop in the late 1800s. Cedar Park was incorporated as a City in 1973. True to its namesake, Cedar Park now features 46 City-maintained parks within about 1,000 acres of City-owned parkland and 34 miles of trails. Today’s population is about 83,159. Cedar Park is guided by Our People Values: EACH PERSON MATTERS, WE HELP EACH OTHER, WE THRIVE TOGETHER, WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR PUBLIC SERVICE.

The City of Cedar Park is an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment with the City of Cedar Park is contingent upon: Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements. Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.* *The City of Cedar Park confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. The City of Cedar Park provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone]. For more information about the City of Cedar Park, visit our website at https://www.cedarparktexas.gov Cedar Park Benefits Guide Cedar Park Benefits Information and Perks