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Part Time Guest Services Specialist - Front Desk - Texas Municipal Retirement Eligible

City of Wylie, TX

  • Wylie, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • $20 Per Hour

Highlights

Monitors the open play areas by distributing equipment; ensures that staff are walking the areas every hour to check hallways, classrooms, outdoor areas, kitchens, locker rooms, restrooms, doors, and equipment; picks up trash and provides upkeep as needed; records all maintenance activities; and sets up equipment and supplies for programs. Provides customer service and guest relations by responding to guest and staff phone calls and face-to-face inquiries; assists guests and staff in various areas of the facilities; engages in conflict resolution with guests and staff; assists guests with a variety of equipment when necessary; and supervises participants during programs.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWylie, TX
IndustryGovernment and Military
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1887
Websitehttp://www.wylietexas.gov

Description

Part Time Guest Services Specialist - Front Desk - Texas Municipal Retirement Eligible

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Wylie, TX

Job Type

PART TIME

Job Number

2026-00054

Department

RECREATION-REC. CENTER

Opening Date

09/16/2026

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General Summary

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

Are you looking for a part time position and like regularly interacting with others? The City of Wylies Recreation Center is seeking a Guest Services Specialist to do just that! The selected candidate will work in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, external entities and the public to deliver effective and innovative recreation services. As well as provide safe, healthy, and entertaining services to the guests at assigned Wylie Recreation Facility. This is accomplished by providing good customer service, supervising and directing staff, serving as the manager on duty when no full-time staff are present, and performing clerical duties, and planning and producing programs and special events.

Supervision is provided by the assigned Recreation Programmer and assigned Recreation Supervisor.

This position is eligible to participate in the retirement program TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)

Up to 32 hours per week. Weekends and weeknights and required.

Open availability on Saturday/Sunday

Monday - Friday availability 4pm - close

Essential Job Functions

  • Supervises staff by providing training and direction; providing information about changes or improvements to customer service standards; providing instruction about rules, regulations, and policies; and acknowledging staff performance.
  • Provides clerical support by creating, scanning and saving forms and reports; entering employee time and creating discrepancy reports; oversees the creation of staff schedules; maintains storage systems; and files incident reports.
  • Performs data entry and ensures guests fill out and complete appropriate paperwork, ensuring information is accurately entered into the computer system and taking note of any special needs or accommodations.
  • Monitors the open play areas by distributing equipment; ensures that staff are walking the areas every hour to check hallways, classrooms, outdoor areas, kitchens, locker rooms, restrooms, doors, and equipment; picks up trash and provides upkeep as needed; records all maintenance activities; and sets up equipment and supplies for programs.
  • Maintains a record of the number of guests in the facility by taking a count every hour.
  • Leads organized activities by providing instruction and direction to guests in a variety of programs.
  • Performs guest supervision by ensuring safety measures are taken and the needs of the guests are met, and recording and attending to any inquiries that occur.
  • Performs maintenance and cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down and sanitizing furniture and equipment, washing equipment on a regular basis, taking out trash, ensuring work area is tidy, and providing regular maintenance on equipment.
  • Performs administrative duties by administering waivers, entering them into the ActiveNet system, and filing them appropriately; completes sign-in and sign-out sheets; verifies waivers and passes; answers telephones; and distributes name tags or other identification.
  • Oversees special events and decorations by participating in the planning process, gathering needed supplies, assisting and leading special events, and decorating seasonally.
  • Provides customer service and guest relations by responding to guest and staff phone calls and face-to-face inquiries; assists guests and staff in various areas of the facilities; engages in conflict resolution with guests and staff; assists guests with a variety of equipment when necessary; and supervises participants during programs.
  • Enforces all Park and Recreation program and facility rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Actively participates in staff training, meetings, and in-service programs.
  • Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
  • Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
  • Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years' experience preferred; the ideal candidate should have a proven record of working with the public for recreational programs. Must be 18 years of age or older. Valid Drivers License. Must have Texas Drivers License within 60 days of hire. Must obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within six months of hire. Must maintain required certifications/licenses throughout time in position.

Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:

When assigned to Program Operations, Childcare, Fitness, or Front Desk: Light to moderate: Exerting 20 - 50 lbs occasionally; 10 - 25 lbs frequently; or up to 10 lbs consistently.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Standing Sitting Walking Lifting

Carrying Pushing/Pulling Reaching Handling

Fine Dexterity Kneeling Crouching Crawling

Bending Twisting Climbing Balancing

Vision Hearing Talking Bus/Van Driving

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors, plus outdoor special events

SHIFT WORK: No

CALL-OUT: Occasionally

The City of Wylie offers an array of great benefits.

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

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What is your highest level of education?

  • No High School Diploma or equivalent
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or Higher

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Do you have a valid Drivers License?

  • Yes, I have a valid Drivers License.
  • No, I do not have a valid Drivers License.

04

Are you currently a City of Wylie - Recreation Division employee?

  • Yes
  • No

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Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie? If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request. (Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.") Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

  • Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
  • No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

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Can you work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays?

  • Yes
  • No

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Have you ever worked for a city/municipality?

  • Yes
  • No

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If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N/A.

09

Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

  • Yes
  • No

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If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.

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Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

  • I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

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Employer City of Wylie

Address 300 Country Club Road

Wylie, Texas, 75098

Phone 972-516-6040

Website http://www.wylietexas.gov

About Company

Wylie is a town with a rich history that spans over 130 years. Today, we have an outstanding school district with over 15,000 students; a historic downtown area that reminds us of our roots; growing commercial and retail developments throughout the city; a City staff dedicated to the betterment of our community; and almost 50,000 citizens who have made Wylie their home.

We have many interesting things for you to enjoy within our community. Wylie offers diverse shopping opportunities including the specialty shops in the historic downtown area; a scenic, challenging golf course at the Woodbridge Golf Club; outstanding library services for citizens of all ages at the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library; parks and playgrounds for our young families and the young at heart; and we close out the year with our famous Wylie Arts Festival, Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. There definitely is something for everyone.

Your City's municipal government provides a high level of service including police and fire protection, water and sewer services, street maintenance and garbage and recycling services to name a few. As a result of a long-time philosophy of innovation, your local government leads the way in providing services in the most efficient ways possible.

The residents of Wylie, Texas, can be assured that the City Council, staff, and I are proactive in taking steps to maintain and improve the quality of life for our residents. The community we have does not happen by accident. Positive accomplishments are realized by the combined efforts of your dedicated City Council, citizen advisory boards and commissions, community organizations, business organizations, residents and our city employees.

You can be assured that together we will continue to work to make our community a special place. We are happy to have you as a part of Wylie, Texas. It's good to be home!

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