Company: City of Denton
Location: Denton, TX
Position: Part-Time Position
Department: Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management

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Summary

Responsible for assisting in coordinating, planning, and booking of birthday parties. Assists with hiring, staff training, supervision, and scheduling of staff. Makes deposit or change runs to City Hall or the bank during school year and operates as a Lead Cashier at the front desk. Assists with membership recruitment, program evaluations of parties, and activity marketing. Additionally, the position will perform administrative duties, including but not limited to; record keeping, reporting, purchasing, and program budgets.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the planning, organizing, and implementation of birthday party bookings.
• Oversees front desk operations during regularly scheduled shifts and prepares deposits for Supervisor review. Assists with addressing and resolving complaints and concerns from the public.  Provides quality customer service.  
• Recruits and retains Party Host staff.
• Works independently and is responsible for overseeing activities at various locations. 
• Prioritizes tasks and completes them within specified time frames.
• Assists in recruiting, training, supervising, and directing Party Host(s), seasonal staff and participants.
• Provides care and protection for patrons, with the ability to respond immediately to emergencies, including administering first aid as necessary.
• Solicits party evaluations and follows up with guests regarding feedback or concerns. Participates in staff meetings and annual training required by the department and by the State of Texas.
• Ensures all equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition.
• Enforces all site and State regulations
• Collects activity and registration records and makes budgetary recommendations to supervisor. Prepares reports and evaluates programs to identify methods and areas of improvement.
• Inventories and recommends purchases supplies, equipment and materials for party programs.
• Complies with all City of Denton policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department policies and procedures.
• Acquires job specific certifications and training related to job specific program area.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High School diploma/GED, 1 year recreation experience and 6 months of cash handling experience.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Core Competencies:

• Produces quality work with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing work environment.
• Accepts responsibility for effectively managing and resolving conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize adverse impact.
• Analyzes problems, makes objective decisions, and executes them effectively without prompting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Recreation or related field college coursework

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law.)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.
• Must be able to pass a separate State of Texas Department of Family & Protective Services background and criminal history check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business.)
• Must complete CPR, AED & First Aid Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must complete City of Denton Cash Handling course within 6 months of employment.