(1) Part Time Recreation Worker I/II/III Front Desk (Adult Rec Center)

SUMMARY

Responsible for handling welcome desk reception and administration duties at the Adult Recreation Center, including greeting guests and offering guest assistance, answering phones, cashiering, handling department and membership inquiries and assisting with special projects and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcoming Customers.
• Answering phones and emails.
• Answering inquiries about Bentonville Parks and Recreation.
• Answering inquiries about activities at the Adult Recreation Center.
• Ensuring the reception area is tidy.
• Selling memberships and daily admissions
• Registering participants for programs and events.
• Basic bookkeeping, filing, and clerical duties.
• Opening and closing duties for the facility depending on shifts.
• Implementing Emergency Action Plans when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

No education is necessary. We appreciate practical skills and relevant experience with at least 1 year of experience. 1 year of experience serving older adults is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional

journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics

and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Must also have the ability to perform basic budget management.

REASONING ABILITY

solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, the ability to become certified in CPR and First Aide and must pass a background security check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but will be loud at times.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.