Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $16.97 - $18.71/hour
SUNRISE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Cashier
(Part-time Seasonal)
DIVISION: Recreation and Community Services
CLASS DEFINITION:
Incumbents in the Cashier classification collect and account for payments received for admission to District aquatic facilities, instruction and program registrations, and merchandise sales; interpret District policies and rules for members of the public; perform a variety of general clerical tasks related to cashiering activities; maintain the cleanliness of assigned area; may participate in aquatic in-service trainings which may include in-water components; respond to other emergencies as they occur, activating the Districts Emergency Action plan and calling 911, as appropriate; and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbents in the Cashier classification are part time seasonal employees and may not advance to permanent status in any District job classification. Hours of work vary based on the staffing needs of the District.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
The Cashier classification receives general supervision from an Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Manager, Senior Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Services Manager. Incumbents in this classification do not supervise or direct the work of others.
EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Sets up work area for scheduled shift; accounts for starting cash balance; ensures that laptop and/or cash register is in working order; gathers necessary forms and supplies; and ensures the cleanliness of the cashier area.
Determines correct admission fee for each patron by identifying the age of the entrant; attaches wristbands on young children requiring the company of an adult in the pool area; and offers appropriate merchandise for purchase.
Collects and accounts for cash payments received for admission to District aquatic facilities, instruction and program registrations, and merchandise sales; provides correct change and a receipt for monies collected.
Accurately accounts for all monies collected; prepares financial and statistical reports related to pool attendance and revenues collected; balances cash receipts to records and completes and signs daily cash deposit slip to close out each assigned shift.
Provides information to the public on facility hours, program fees, prices, pool rules and other district events.
Maintains the cleanliness of work area and facility entry: by mopping the floor and cleaning the windows and counters.
Assists District staff during emergency response situations as directed.
Attends and participates in job related in-service training sessions.
Activates the Districts Emergency Action Plan and makes 911 calls as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
May assist District staff during in-water components of in-service training sessions.
May assist with shopping for and/or stocking of snacks and merchandise.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education and Experience Guidelines:
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
Knowledge of:
- Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Basic computer operations
- Principles and techniques of effective interpersonal communication, public relations and
customer service
- Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR
Ability to:
- Make accurate arithmetic calculations
- Make accurate cash transactions
- Secure cash during daily work shift
- Keep accurate records of payments received
- Effectively operate a cash register, calculator and laptop computer
- Learn, understand, and explain District and program policies and procedures
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Exercise tact, judgment and patience in dealing with the public and other District staff
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of all ages during the
performance of work duties
- Maintain cleanliness of work area
- Perform essential duties of job without causing harm to self or others
Licenses/Certification Required:
- None required.
- The ability to obtain an American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer certificate by first
Public Swim shift is desirable.
- The ability to obtain an American Red Cross First Aid certificate by first Public Swim shift is
desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions:
The essential duties of this job are primarily performed in a cashiers office and work area with frequent contact with customers and other District staff and exposure to constant loud noise. Occasionally, duties are performed in an outdoor environment on slippery wet surfaces with exposure to varying climate and temperature conditions, including exposure to sunlight.
Physical Conditions:
Essential duties of this job require the ability to frequently: sit for extended periods; stoop,
kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk; use finger dexterity; grasp objects using fingers and palm of hand; feel the attributes of objects by touch; speak to verbally exchange information; hear to receive detailed verbal information; see to within one to twenty feet and differentiate basic colors and shades of color; use hands and arms to reach in any direction; lift, carry and grasp a variety of objects weighing between 5 to 10 pounds; rarely move objects exceeding 50 lbs, and to occasionally maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on wet, slippery surfaces.
OTHER:
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of incumbents. In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Drafted: 11/15/2011
Edited: 4/14/2026