Recreation Assistant (Part Time without TMRS)

Salary: $15.44 - $22.40 Hourly

Location : Allen, TX

Job Type: Part Time without TMRS

Department: PARK & RECREATION

Division: JOE FARMER RECREATION CENTER

Opening Date: 02/23/2026

Closing Date: 3/13/2026 5:00 PM Central

Description

HIRING RATE: $15.44 - $18.92 Hourly

FULL SALARY RANGE: $15.44 - $22.40 Hourly

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

The City:

With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.

The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".

Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:

People First - Giving priority to others

Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity

Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work

Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations

Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the provision of recreational activities for City of Allen and surrounding area residents. This is accomplished by providing numerous forms of customer service at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center. Other duties may include registering citizens for classes, activities, processing POS transactions, registering citizens for membership, assisting in opening and closing duties, maintaining the facility, providing various administrative services and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Responsible for setting up and breaking down activity rooms for weekly events which includes setting up and moving tables, lifting chairs from stacks and moving chairs throughout the room.

Provides customer service by greeting members, answering and directing phone calls, providing facility information, including class schedules, hours of operation and policies, distributing equipment, supervising member activities inside facility and on outings and by answering member questions and concerns.

Registers citizens for classes, activities by operating membership software, entering data, taking payments, filing records and providing members with pertinent information regarding the facility and registration.

Processes POS transactions by operating ACTIVE Software, entering and recording sales transactions and taking payments.

Registers citizens for membership by operating ACTIVE software, ensuring necessary paperwork is completed and filed, entering information into computer system and accepting payments.

Assists in opening and closing facilities duties, accounting for cash levels and printing reports for reconciliation of check/cash levels and record of daily transactions.

Maintains facility, interior and exterior, by reporting complaints and problems, making calls for repair, handling customer complaints where appropriate, identifying current risk and forecasting potential problems.

Provides various administrative services by ensuring safety in facility, assisting with development of brochures, signs and other marketing tools, maintaining adequate levels of supplies and marketing tools, assisting with special events and providing clerical based services.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

High School diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements

Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.

CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.

Work Schedule

Ability to work primarily Tuesday and Thursday 5pm-9pm and every other weekend, Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm.The employer has the flexibility to adjust an employee's working hours as needed and at their discretion.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

Basic principles of customer service and public interaction.

Recreation facility operations, programs, and membership procedures.

Point-of-sale (POS) and registration software (e.g., ACTIVE Net).

Cash handling, daily reconciliation, and reporting procedures.

General safety standards and risk awareness in public facilities.

Basic administrative tasks and marketing material preparation.

Facility setup standards for events, classes, and recreational activities.Skilled in:

Providing friendly, professional, and efficient customer service.

Registering participants for programs and memberships using computer systems.

Handling payments accurately and processing POS transactions.

Performing opening and closing facility procedures, including cash reconciliation.

Setting up and breaking down equipment for events and activities.

Communicating clearly and courteously with patrons, coworkers, and supervisors.

Maintaining facility cleanliness and reporting maintenance needs.

Assisting with clerical tasks, promotional materials, and special events.

Managing time effectively while balancing multiple front-desk responsibilities.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation.

Work is primarily performed indoors in a recreation facility, with occasional outdoor assignments.

Frequent sitting with occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling.

Use of hands for computer and equipment operation.

Visual and auditory ability to read printed materials and computer screens and to observe activities and communicate clearly.

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently.

Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and public interaction.

Required to work Monday through Friday with afternoon and evening hours as assigned.

Other Necessary Requirements

Additional Informatio

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Since this part-time position works 20 hours per week, it comes with a splash of perks! You'll enjoy a few select benefits designed to support you as you grow and thrive in your role. Part-time team members budgeted for 20 hours a week get time off, including ten paid holidays, a personal day, and accrued vacation and sick leave each pay period. Retirement benefits include participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2-to-1 city match upon vesting, plus Social Security. On top of that, after your first year, you'll receive a $2 monthly bonus for every month of service-a reward that grows as your career does.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

Yes

No

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Yes

No

03

Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?

Yes

No

04

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

None of the above

05

How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please note: All relevant experience must be listed on the application.

3 or more years

2 - 3 years

1 - 2 years

Less than one year

No experience

06

Do you have a current and valid Driver's License?

Yes

No

07

If you do not currently hold a valid Driver's License, are you able to obtain one prior to employment?

Yes

No

Not applicable

08

Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aid Certification?

Yes

No

09

If you do not currently hold a valid CPR/First Aid Certification, are you able to obtain it within 90 days of employment?

Yes

No

Not Applicable - Certification already held

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Are you able and willing to work the required schedule as listed on the job posting? Please note that the schedule is subject to change.Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 5pm-9pm and every other weekend, Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm.

Yes

No

Required Question