Cashier, Part-time

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Cashier, Regular Part-Time (Weekends)**

**_ Approximately 1 Year Term (Maternity Coverage)_**

The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the Leisure Services Team in the role of Part-Time, Weekend Cashier. Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Cashier undertakes diverse office, clerical, and cashiering duties in support of recreation programming and services at the Sparwood Leisure Centre.

**The core job duties include**:

- Providing exemplary customer service and being knowledgeable in facility policies, procedures, programs, and events
- Completing program registrations and facility bookings for diverse clientele
- Processing cash and electronic payments for facility use and admissions, including end-of-day deposits and cash reports
- Preparing and assisting with the development of advertising and promotional materials

**Job requirements**:

- Minimum Grade 12 diploma (GED or equivalent)
- Additional education, courses or training in business/office administration, recreation, communications or a related field is a strong asset
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Working knowledge of online webpage and design programs, such as Canva are an asset
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Exceptional customer service skills to deal with the public in person and by phone in a courteous and effective manner
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team

**Hours of work**:This is a Regular, Part-Time position working 20 or more hours per week. The standard work week consists of 3 consecutive days Friday to Sunday for a minimum of 7 hours each day. This is a great position for those looking for a flexible schedule, to supplement other income, and/or gain valuable experience in community recreation and programing

**Term**:**Approximately 1 year.** This Part-Time position is a **_Temporary, Term_**role backfilling an employee on maternity leave.

**Salary**: This position is a unionized role under CUPE local 2698. The 2025 hourly wage rate is **$30.75/hour** (plus an additional $2.00/per hour in lieu of benefits and premiums + vacation pay) pursuant to the current Collective Agreement and Employment Standards Act.
- Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean driver's abstract._

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Community Services Assistant the Regular Part-Time Cashier undertakes general office, clerical, and cashiering duties at the Sparwood Leisure Centre. They complete program registrations and facility bookings, receive cash payments for facility use and admissions, processes deposits and cash reports, prepares and assists with the development of advertising and promotional materials. The Cashier provides exemplary customer service and is well versed in facility policies, procedures, programs, and events.

- Competencies
- Accountability
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Integrity
- Organization
- Teamwork and collaboration

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

- Performs receptionist duties including answering and responding to telephone, and/or in-person enquiries, complaints
- Processes facility bookings and/or cancellations
- Registers participants into programs
- Receives admissions/user payments
- Processes daily deposits, cash reports, and reconciliations
- Maintains and updates RecDesk and electronic sign
- Prepares correspondence, maintains spreadsheets and databases
- Maintains accurate records and prepares reports
- Develops, edits, proofreads, and maintains promotional materials
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of program files and contracts
- Prepares and assists with the set-up of programs and facilities using recreation software
- Performs such back-up functions within the recreation center office as assigned
- All persons employed by the District of Sparwood will be required to assist the municipality in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
- Performs other duties as assigned

**Required Skills and Abilities / Work Experience**

- Grade 12 supplemented by relevant courses and/or experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe and Canva
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Demonstrable excellent business writing skills and ability
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to deal with the public in person and by telephone in a courteous and effective manner
- Ability to perform general accounting functions
- Knowledgeable in digital and traditional filing systems
- Proficient in the use and o