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Recreation Specialist

City of Cedar Park

City of Cedar Park

Cedar Park, TX, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

The City of Cedar Park

The Recreation Specialist staffs the front desk for the Recreations facility. Work includes handling phone inquiries; processing memberships; responding to complaints and resolving conflicts; overseeing the work of part time staff; making reservations; ensuring the weight room equipment is working properly; conducting the silver and fit billing and monthly reports; and setting up gymnasium activities/programs.

The Position

  • Staffs the front desk at the Recreation Center, handling a wide array of questions, issues and functions by responding to customer inquiries complaints and special request;
  • Accept, receive, and/or collect payments for services;
  • Prepares the gymnasium and sets up or assists in setting up classes and other special events;
  • Responds professionally to questions, complains and inquires by phone, email and in person;
  • Ensures all rules, regulations, and safety policies are properly enforced;
  • Trains part-time and seasonal staff and oversees the work of part-time and seasonal staff assigned to the front desk;
  • Promotes and sells memberships and handles facility rentals;
  • Performs light cleaning and straightening functions, including spot cleaning during the day to handle spills and other hazardous situations;
  • Assists other full-time staff with various projects,
  • Works weekends and holidays as needed;
  • Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus
One (1) year experience in a gym setting or at a recreational facility; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of: personnel policies and procedures; techniques for working effectively with children and the general public; conflict resolution techniques used to identify and diffuse problems.

Skill/Ability to: operate multi-media equipment such as projectors and audio/video equipment; oversee and motivate part-time and season employees and volunteers; operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to computer, fax, and copier; experience in using computer programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and a specific payment and reservation systems; and demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication..