Recreation Clerk, Part-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for staffing the Community Center front desk.
• Collects fees; registers customers for programs, passes, and daily activities; and verifies resident/non-resident passes.
• Answers the phone, answers questions, and provides information to Kirkwood Parks and Recreation facility users.
• Provides superior customer service, enforcing policies in a friendly courteous manner.
• Prepares reports and deposits at end of shift.
• Maintains cleanliness of front desk and surrounding areas.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and to handle difficult situations professionally, using discretion, patience, proper etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to positively interact with a variety of people in a diverse work environment.
• Possesses knowledge of Parks and Recreation programs and safety procedures.
• Able to learn complex computer programs.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily done in an indoor setting. Must be available to work weekends and evenings. Expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week with a varying work schedule.

Front Desk hours are:

Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (2:00 pm May 16 July 11)

Sunday 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. (May 17 July 12 only)

STARTING SALARY: $11.00 per hour, position open until filled.

TO APPLY: Complete this electronic employment application. OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122 OR: call 314-984-6975 to have one e-mailed, mailed or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources, at the address listed above.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.