Rec Center Front Desk Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department for the Town of Garner is seeking a friendly, motivated individual to support administrative and operational activities at the Garner Recreation Center for 15-19 hours per week. The 40,000-square-foot Garner Recreation Center opened in August 2021. The Garner Recreation Center features three basketball courts, an elevated walking track, three multipurpose rooms, shower facilities, an outdoor walking trail and multi-purpose field. The center provides day, evening, and weekend programming for all ages and will be heavily used for classes, leagues, community rentals, and other activities. The facility is open 7 days a week.

Examples of Duties:

• Greet participants and answer general questions.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Register new members or sell day passes and monitor admittance.
• Set up classrooms.
• Assist visitors with registration for all Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department programs, park shelter and ball field reservations, facility rentals, etc.
• Process payments for programs and rentals.
• Monitor open gyms for participant safety
• Perform other administrative tasks to support full-time staff.
• Multi-task and reprioritize frequently.
• Operate A/V equipment (training provided).
• Follow building closing procedures at the end of shift.
• Monitor supplies and the facility for the safety and comfort of participants.
• Assist class instructors with participant registration as needed.
• Assist with Town-wide special events (approximately four times per year).
• Assist at other recreation facilities as needed (i.e., Avery Street Recreation Center, Garner Senior Center).

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must:

• be able to safely reposition classroom tables and chairs, including folding and unfolding tables and chairs and moving them to other rooms within the facility.

• be at least 18 years of age and comfortable working independently and occasionally alone.
• Proficiency with operating a multi-line phone system, Microsoft Office (Publisher, Word, Excel), and web-based registration software is required.
• Be available to work weeknights weekends (Friday evenings, Saturdays, and/or Sunday afternoons).
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Additional Information:

A bi-weekly staffing schedule will be completed by the supervisor in advance.

This position will average 10-15 hours per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer.