Recreation Aide I

Kansas City, Kansas

City of Wichita, KS
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Salary: $11.78 Hourly
Location : Park and Recreation - 455 N. Main - 11th Floor, KS
Job Type: Limited Part-time
Job Number: Rec Aide 1 Cashier 24/25
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Recreation
Opening Date: 01/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NONE

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Make a Splash in Customer Service: Be the Friendly Face of Our Pools as a Recreation Aide 1 - Cashier.

Are you ready for a fun and dynamic summer job where you can connect with your community and build valuable customer service skills? As a Recreation Aide 1 - Cashier for the City of Wichita, you'll be the first friendly face that pool guests see when they arrive. This seasonal role is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience handling transactions, assisting patrons, and being part of a team that keeps our neighborhood pools running smoothly.

In this position, you'll greet and check in guests, process payments for pool passes, and answer questions to ensure every visitor has a positive experience. You'll also assist with maintaining pool areas, participate in safety training, and support your team in keeping the facility clean and welcoming. If you enjoy working with people, have a knack for handling money accurately, and want to contribute to a fun and safe summer atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Join us and make a splash in customer service this summer.

THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The day and hours for this position: varies


2024 Important Dates
  • The interview process is scheduled to begin in early March 2025.
  • Save the date. Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 26, 2025.
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation

Posting may close at any time
Examples of Work Performed
  • Assist guests with checking in and purchasing daily pool passes.
  • Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
  • Enforce all City of Wichita Parks pools policies and procedures
  • Participate in regular in-service training
  • Assist in cleaning the facility and related areas and maintenance and operation of pool equipment
  • These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
  • At no time should any other job duties interfere with the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard: The safety of the patrons
Requirements of Work
  • Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received
  • Ability to climb steps or ladders
  • Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks
  • Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
  • Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
Required Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training
  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Obtain an American Red Cross CPR-PR and First Aid certifications no later than 06/11/2025
  • Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including CPR-PR and first aid.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
  • Have a current American Red Cross CPR-PR and First Aid.
  • Previous cash handling experience.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.
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The City of Wichita is committed to providing a competitive pay and benefits package that helps the City hire and keep good employees. Find out more about what the City offers in the following sections.
Seasonal/Part-time-Limited Benefits Include:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Training
01

The age requirement for this position is 16 years old or older. At the time I am completing this application I am 16 years old or older
  • Yes
  • No
02

Are you 18 years of age or older at the time of application?
  • yes
  • no
03

Which pool location would you prefer to work at? Please select the top three you interested in working at:
  • Aley
  • College Hill
  • Harvest
  • McAfee
  • Minisa
  • Orchard
04

I have the following years of experience in cash handling (Examples: bank teller; cashier, etc.):
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 to 3 years' experience
  • 4 to 7 years' experience
  • 8+ years' experience
  • I do not have experience in cash handling.
05

Please list any certifications you currently hold, specifying the certification name and its expiration date (e.g., American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, LGI, LGT, WSI, or equivalent). If none, type N/A
06

I understand that this position requires a current American Red Cross CPR-PR and First Aid, or equivalent. I am willing and able to perform this requirement with the appropriate certifications at time of hire or no later than 06/11/2025.
  • Yes
  • No
07

As part of the employment process, I understand that I must attend Orientation and confirm that I will be available to attend either Tuesday, April 29, 2025, or Thursday, May 15, 2025.
  • Yes
  • No
08

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Yes
  • No
Required Question
Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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