Recreation Assistant - Part Time

Recreation Assistant - Part Time

Salary

$18.80 - $23.50 Hourly

Location

Recreation Center - 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park, TX

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

202500214

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The City of Cedar Park

ABOUT CEDAR PARK

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.

VISION

We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all.

The Recreation Assistant has a starting range of $18.80- $19.50

The Cedar Park Recreation Facility hours are listed below:

Sunday - 9am-6pm

Monday - 5am-10pm

Tuesday - 5am-10pm

Wednesday - 5am-10pm

Thursday - 5am-10pm

Friday - 5am-9pm

Saturday - 8am-8pm

Hours of work will be scheduled between these hours. Work schedules are generally scheduled two weeks in advance.

The Position

Under the direction of the Recreation Specialist, the Part-Time Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting with front desk reception operations, including customer service, program registration, and facility management. Other duties include, handling community room rentals and maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

JOB SUMMARY

• Routinely runs front desk operations;
• Processes registration and payments for class enrollment, facility memberships and renewals, park and facility rentals and reservations;
• Ensures the safety of users, staff, and equipment;
• Monitors patrons to ensure that facility rules are being adhered to;
• Maintains cleanliness of facility, including all equipment, weight rooms, courts, pavilion and community rooms;
• Sets up, maintains, and dismantles equipment according to the schedule of activities;
• Answers questions in person and on the telephone to assist the general public;
• Assists in the organization of events and activities;
• Provides tours for prospective members;
• Processes reservations for pavilion and community rooms;
• Helps maintain attendance records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes, meetings, and facility use;
• Processes babysitting reservations;
• Prepares reports and maintains logs and records as necessary;
• Enforces facility rules and regulations;
• Establishes and maintains positive public relations;
• Works varying shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, when needed;
• Works special events during non-routine hours, as needed; and
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

• Must be at least 16 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous volunteer or work experience in a customer service, recreation, retail, or similar environment.

• Ability to work varied hours including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, when needed.

• May be required to work special events.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of basic customer service techniques; the general purpose and operation of a recreational facility; and personnel policies and procedures.

Skill/Ability to: understand and enforce facility rules; work well with the public; handle cash and balance a cash drawer; demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication; and maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and fellow employees.

Part Time employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week will participate in Social Security.

Part Time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week will participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System and will receive pro-rated accrued leave including Holiday, Sick, and Vacation. For more information view our benefits page .

01

Are you at least 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

What best describes your highest level of education?

• Currently in High School
• High School Diploma/ GED
• At least 30 hours of college credit
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher

03

How many years of experience do you have working in a Recreation Center

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• 3 to 4 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

04

Please write a few short sentences that describe your definition of excellent customer service.

05

Are you able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed for facility operations?

• Yes
• No

06

This is a Part-Time 20 hour or less position. Are you interested in this Part-Time position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Cedar Park

Department Parks and Recreation Address 1435 Main Street

Cedar Park, Texas, 78613

Phone 512.401.5500

Website http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=238