Staff Assistant

HURRICANE CITY Recreation Department Staff Assistant Salary Range

$13 - $15 per hour (experience pending)

Part-time (approximately 24 hours per week)

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

A benefit package is not offered with this part-time position.

Performs a variety of routine clerical and administrative duties related to answering phones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, cashier services and data processing for the Hurricane Recreation Department.

Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Director.

• Answers telephones, greets and directs patrons, provides general information regarding programs and services.
• Assists with facility scheduling and rentals.
• Assists patrons with program enrollment and information.
• Performs cashiering services and compiles daily deposit.
• Maintains good public relations by being pleasant, courteous, cooperative and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with miscellaneous office tasks such as use of the computer, typing, filing, mail handling, copying, maintaining records, compiling data and other support tasks.
• Closely monitors facility and equipment use to prevent thefts or damage. Conducts inventories at the end of each shift.
• Enforces the policies and established for the use of equipment and facilities in the recreation center.
• Initiates proper emergency first aid when necessary, if trained to do so. Follows department policy for handline and reporting accidents and completing and submitting accident/injury reports.
• Opens and closes the facility as needed. Secures the facility when working the final shift or waits to be properly relieved before leaving an area unsupervised.
• Participates as a member of the Hurricane City Community Center Special Events Committee.
• Assists Program Coordinator in the administration and conduct of a variety of program offerings throughout the year.
• Maintain public and flyer displays inside the Hurricane City Community Center.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy and communicate effectively and courteously with staff and patrons.
• Service-oriented and able to resolve customer grievances.
• Accurately handle cashiering operations and procedures.
• Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
• Use a personal computer, calculator, cash drawer, postage meter, copy machine, FAX and telephone.
• Develop effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates and the general public.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year general office experience, customer service and cashiering/cash handling experience related to the duties listed for this position.
• CPR Certified (employer will provide if needed).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening required.

The conditions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
• Tasks require variety of physical activities, sitting or standing for extended periods while assisting customers and while operating assigned office equipment.
• Walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and light lifting.
• Talking, hearing and seeing essential in the performance of daily tasks.
• Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist.
• Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking.
• Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, including dealing with unpleasant, angry or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements.

Employee may be required to work extended or irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays. Hurricane City employment can require employees to occasionally work outside of their normal job duties to assist with city sponsored events and/or projects. The employee is expected to forgo normal work duties to assist with the completion of these events and/or projects. In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the deliver and restoration of vital services.

To Apply

Submit a completed City of Hurricane Employment Application. Applications can be mailed to 147 N 870 West, Hurricane, Utah 84737. Refer questions to Human Resources . Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background check are required.

Hurricane City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.