Recreation Assistant - Garey Park

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Performs customer service duties at Garey Park. Monitors activities of participants, issues equipment and provide program and membership information to customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides customer service to all participants in activities and programs in the area of assignment. Registers participants and members for activities, programs, and services; collects pay for fees and memberships and reconciles receipts and cash register at the end of shift. Processes member paperwork, including address changes, member cancellations, new members, electronic funds transfers, and payments. Monitors activities offered through the City Parks & Recreation Division to ensure compliance with rules, policies and safety guidelines. Issues and checks ID cards. Distributes recreation and fitness equipment to customers. Opens and closes the facility according to established policies and procedures. Responds to inquiries and/or complaints from citizens and contract instructors. Completes report forms, including incident/accident and facility tracking reports. Assists other staff members with computer input for programs, filing of forms, and flyer distribution. Performs routine maintenance and cleaning in and around the facility. Participates and assists with monthly special events and programs (evenings & weekends) or other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and Experience Guidelines High school graduate, or equivalent. Six months of customer service or public contact. OR Any combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Cash handling skills, preferred. Knowledge of: CPR and First aid procedures. Customer service practices and procedures. Money handling practices and procedures. City policies and procedures. Skill in: Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Working well with adults and children. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Monitoring health and safety compliance policies and procedures. Resolving customer complaints and concerns. Taking messages and writing reports. Performing basic math calculations to make change. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License Must possess or must obtain CPR certification within six (6) months of employment. Must possess or must obtain First Aid certification within six (6) months of employment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls. May be subject to extended periods of standing, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting, such as setting up, conducting, and cleaning up program activities. Chemicals and recreation equipment. Hiring Range: $15.86 - $19.86, hourly. #LoveWhereYouWork! Check out the benefits of working with us here. Regular-Part time If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. The City can be best characterized by its educated, engaged citizens, its award-winning parks and trails, and its ability to maintain a cohesive, smaller-town feel despite its amazing growth. Our organization's culture is driven by its 5 core values of: Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Work-Life Balance. The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer. Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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. For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov