Recreation Clerk

Recreation Clerk

Job Requisition: JR-. Position type:
Part Time – Temporary.

Start date:

. End date: . Minimum weekly hours:
4. Hourly rate: $34.56.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Services – Recreation, Culture & Community Services, this position performs cashiering, clerical, typing, and reception work under limited supervision at the Recreation Services offices. The role supports a variety of functions in pursuit of the Division’s mission: “Through recreation we improve quality of life.”

• Receive records, reconcile cash and cheques received, and issue tickets and/or receipts.
• Receive payment in the form of cash, cheque, Visa, Master Card, and debit card.
• Check and balance cash receipts.
• Prepare bank deposits as required.
• Prepare daily reports of cash receipts.
• Process registrations in the Parks and Recreation Management Software (PRMS) system for recreation activities and programs.
• Process pass sales and daily admissions in PRMS.
• Answer telephone and personal inquiries and provide routine information.
• Type letters, reports, forms, memoranda, articles, and other material from copy, rough draft, or previously prepared data.
• Update pamphlets, advertising flyers, schedules, and social media.
• Act as a clerking liaison to division staff, including placing calls, relaying and taking messages, filing, and photocopying.
• Operate standard office equipment, including the use of a two‑way radio.
• Observe video surveillance equipment and respond according to established procedures.
• Provide back‑up to pool staff during an emergency by calling for assistance or helping with pool evacuation as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

• Office Administration Certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months experience in cash handling methods, including receiving money, making correct change, and issuing receipts.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

• Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public and with other city personnel.
• Accurately type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of all applications of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Proven clerical ability.

• Basic knowledge of Perfect Mind Software.
• Previous experience working in a Recreation environment.
• Administrative Assistant Certificate (10‑month course).

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