Center Attendant - Part Time

City of Independence•Independence, MO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hiring for a part-time Center Attendant position in the Parks and Recreation Department. Duties include assisting with the coordination of recreation center programs, rentals, activities, and special events. Will process facility rentals, class registrations, and various other financial transactions. Responsibilities include answering telephones, data entry and other record keeping, interacting with the public, facility supervision and equipment set-up for special events. Will assist with maintaining grounds and facilities. Open positions are at George Owens Nature Park and Palmer Center, but could be scheduled to work at other facility locations including the Uptown Market, Sermon Center and Truman Memorial Building.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Six months experience with recreation programs preferred, or an appropriate combination of education, training, facility rentals, parks and other related activities desired.
Ability to perform cash transactions and data entry on the computer.
Ability to communicate effectively with public over the telephone and in person.
Requires valid driver’s license.
Ability to hear and hand dexterity to operate a computer and cash register.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the coordination of recreation center programs, rentals, activities, and special events.
Processing facility rentals, class registrations, and various other financial transactions.
Answering telephones, data entry and other record keeping.
Interacting with the public.
Facility supervision and equipment set-up for special events.
Assisting with maintaining grounds and facilities.