Aquatic Center Cashier (RNB)

Nature of Work

The City of Bellingham Parks Department is currently accepting applications for part-time, non-benefited Aquatic Center Cashiers. Cashier shifts are between the hours of 5:30 am and 9:15 pm Sunday through Saturday. Employees work 3-15 hours per week. This is an on-going recruitment to fill current and future staffing needs throughout the year based on departmental needs.

Job Summary

The Aquatic Center Cashier collects admissions; processes purchase of passes and class registrations; answers questions regarding hours, class schedules and fees; greets customers and provides information regarding facilities and programs.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Joining the City of Bellingham means becoming a part of a team that believes our greatest impact comes from working together with purpose, humility and a shared commitment to our community. Every employee contributes to delivering meaningful results for the people who live, work and visit here. We value people who approach challenges with curiosity, respect and collaboration. If you are motivated by building a career in public service, we encourage you to apply.

Salary And Benefits Information

This position will start at Step 1 ($19.89/hour). Employees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $19.89 - $25.94.

Essential Functions

• Collections admissions using computer program; processes purchase of passes and class registrations.
• Maintains cash drawer, handling of cash exchange with patrons and reconciliation closeout.
• Greets patrons as primary receptionist; provides information regarding admission fees, private rentals and class schedules/fees, private lessons, and any other information regarding events taking place at the Aquatic Center.
• Books facility registrations for classes, private lessons and pass sales, and reservations for rentals.
• Maintains wait list on existing or future programs offered and works to market and fill courses.
• Answers telephones and takes or routes messages to appropriate staff.
• Maintains lost-and-found including laundering, sorting and care of claimed or found items.
• May be responsible for pool opening and/or closing procedures, starting cash register and logging onto registration/reservation program in absence of Aquatic Center Main Cashier.
• Performs data entry into computerized registration program.

Additional Work Performed

• Performs related duties as assigned, such as basic general office work such as typing, filing or faxing tasks.
• Affords assistance with facility emergencies, first aid, CPR, crowd control and clean-up.
• Maintains restroom and locker room facilities; performs minor cleaning and restocking of paper supplies.
• During emergency weather conditions, may assist with snow removal or sanding to ensure safe patron access to pool facilities.
• Attends in-service meetings.
• May be assigned special projects.

Working Environment

Work is generally performed in an office environment, with frequent interaction with the public in person and by telephone. Requires some walking on wet or slick surfaces around pool area and some lifting of heavy supplies and materials.

Physical Ability

To Perform Required Duties Including sitting or standing for long periods of time; visual acuity to read a computer screen and a typeset page; fine finger dexterity to operate a cash register and computer keyboard and mouse, etc.; occasionally lift up to 30 pounds for office supplies and snow/sanding duties.

Experience and Training

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of experience as a cashier or related experience handling money required.
• Six months of receptionist or customer service experience required.
• Six months of experience and/or training with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Office/clerical experience performing tasks such as filing, answering phone, data entry/retrieval preferred.
• Experience with a reservation system preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check.
• (See Fair Hiring Practices below).
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible and/or additional hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.