Description

Our Mission : To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:

Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About Our Community:
The Tukwila Community Center is home to meeting rooms, classrooms, banquet facilities, and a commercial kitchen. The Center is located near the I-5/I-405 interchange and near highways 99 and 599, making access easy. There is plenty of free on-site parking, and the convenient location makes the Center the perfect location for indoor conferences, meetings, special events, and more.

This position is a seasonal/temporary position and Non-PERS Eligible. All positions are limited, part time and will not exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month period. You can expect to work 15 - 20 hours per week depending on program needs. It is preferred that individuals be available Friday and Saturday and possibly Sundays. Must be flexible with the hours you work. May include daytime and/or evening work.

How To Apply Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in NeoGov. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply on-line and complete the entire application. Please include related experience working in a Front Desk environment or any other additional work or volunteer experience related to wellness and a fitness environment.

The position will remain open continuously until filled. First review of applications will take place on May 10, 2023.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Computerized registration of participants into various recreation classes and programs.

Collects fees, reconciles computer accounts and balances daily cash register till.

Completes word processing documents, spreadsheets and flyers, and provides related clerical functions and reports as assigned.

Assists with equipment set-up and clean-up for classes, activities and rentals, which may include lifting up to 50 lbs.

Opens/secures the facility and/or rooms and conducts frequent facility checks including the parking lot using a daily checklist.

Oversees the proper use of the facility by patrons and rental groups, and enforces rules and regulations as needed.

Assists with facility cleanliness prior to and following program use, and assures proper clean-up of the facility by rental groups.

Assist with the rental application/reservation process and conducts facility tours when appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate well orally and in writing;

Ability to work with minimal supervision;

Ability to learn office procedures;

Friendly, positive and supportive customer service skills to respond to public inquiries regarding programs, activities, events and rentals in person and on a multi-line phone system;

Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

(A) Currently enrolled in high school or possess high school diploma or G.E.D.; (B) Six months prior experience in similar work environment, with some continuing education is preferred; (C) Computer experience and cash handling is desired; (D) Some college-level coursework in Recreation, Education or related field preferred but not required.

Special Requirements:

Must posses a valid Driver's License/ID, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Ability to lift/maneuver up to 50 lbs.

Selection Guidelines:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

City of Tukwila
Temporary/Seasonal Employees:

HOURS OF WORK
Hours of work vary depending on the position and may require night and weekend shifts.

PAY DAYS
Pay days occur on the 10th and 25th of each month (24 pay periods annually).

Direct deposit of pay is available.

SICK LEAVE
As provided by Washington State Initiative 1433 included in RCW 49.46

RETIREMENT

Some positions may be eligible for membership in the Washington State Retirement PERS Plan 2 or PERS Plan 3 systems. Both the employee and the employer contribute to these plans.

See the City of Tukwila Human Resources web page for more information.