ABOUT CEDAR PARK
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.

VISION
We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction, the Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting with program operations, including customer service, program registration, program administration, and facility management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Routinely monitors facility use;
• 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, restrooms, 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 and implementation of events and programs;
• Processes reservations for pavilion and community rooms;
• Helps maintain attendance records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes, meetings, and facility use;
• 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;
• Regularly works special events;
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

High School Diploma, preferred

CPR and First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire.

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and Holidays as needed.

Knowledge of
Basic customer service techniques;
General purpose and operation of a recreational facility; and
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; and
Maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and fellow employees.