Recreation Attendant - Facilities

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Harrisonburg is hiring a part-time Recreation Attendant - Facilities to welcome guests and support daily facility operations. You will greet patrons, answer questions about programs and events, and help connect residents with available resources.

The role involves processing payments, issuing receipts, balancing cash, maintaining records, and using office equipment. Eligibility starts at 16 years old with basic education; CPR/First Aid soon after hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade and minimal experience in a customer service position required.
• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patrons, answer questions about programs and events, and connect community members with resources.
• Process payments, issue receipts, and balance daily cash.
• Maintain records and operate office equipment and computer systems.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

10th grade completed

Tools

Cash register / payment systems

Job description

Do you want to utilize your customer service skills and abilities to make a positive impact on citizens and guests visiting Parks and Recreation facilities? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Parks and Recreation Department's Recreation Attendant - Facilities position may be the right job for you!

The Parks and Recreation Department's Recreation Attendant - Facilities position is a year-round part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $16.44 per hour.

As a Recreation Attendant in Facilities, you’ll play an important role in creating safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experiences for everyone who visits our Parks & Recreation facility. In this customer-focused position, you’ll greet and assist patrons, answer questions about programs, services, and events, and help connect community members with the resources they need. You’ll also help keep daily facility operations running smoothly by processing payments, issuing receipts, balancing daily cash, maintaining records, and using office equipment and computer systems. From promoting upcoming events to monitoring facility activity and helping maintain clean, organized spaces, your work will directly support a positive experience for guests of all ages.

• Completion of the tenth grade and minimal experience in a customer service position required. High school diploma or GED, preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• At least 16 years of age.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within the first three months of employment.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays, preferred.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Drug screening; and
• Criminal background check.

This position is subject to the City of Harrisonburg's random drug and alcohol testing program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.