PART TIME – FRONT DESK ATTENDANT (PARKS & RECREATION)

Salary: $17.00 - $21.53 Hourly
Location : San Marcos, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026 - 24
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The City of San Marcos is currently accepting qualified applications for the
Part Time Parks and Recreation Front Desk Attendant as welcomed additions to
the San Marcos Community Center

Hours Required (may be modified or adjusted due to needs of program & facility):

• Schedule 1 - Afternoon / Evening Schedule
  • Monday-Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (occasional shifts until 9:00 PM)
  • Alternating Fridays: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Schedule 2 - Morning / Daytime Schedule
  • Mondays & Fridays: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Part Time positions are limited to working no more than an average of 20 hours per week and no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Please note this is a year-round, part-time position with a consistent weekly schedule and is not designed to transition into a full-time role.

In addition to the completed application, answers to the required supplemental questions are required in consideration of this position.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Under general supervision, provides front-line customer service and administrative support for the daily operations of the Parks and Recreation Department. Responsibilities include assisting the public in person, by phone, and email; answering questions about programs and services; processing registrations and payments; and performing related data entry and office tasks. Serves as front desk attendant; greets the public in a professional and cheerful manner; answers the telephone and registers participants for classes and programs, assists with special projects as assigned; organizes and p
TIMELINE:
Applications due: 4:00 pm, Monday, May 4, 2026
Interview: Thursday, May 7, 2026
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY HUMAN RESOURCES VIA EMAIL TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Customer service; receptionist and telephone techniques; correspondence; proofreading and editing; various office equipment, and computer utilizing various software programs.

Ability to:

Operate office equipment, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; cooperatively handle a wide variety of tasks; effectively prioritize; perform all duties with composure; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and members of the public; and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Experience:
Education equivalent to high school graduate with experience and/or training providing the required knowledge and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
This is a part time non-benefited position, however effective 07/01/2015 part time employees will receive 1 hour of sick leave accrual per 30 hours worked. Employees in this category are eligible to use up to 27 hours per year and are able to carry over up to 54 sick leave hours per year.
01

Which schedule are you able to consistently commit to? (see job posting)

• Schedule 1 - Afternoon/Evening
• Schedule 2 - Morning/Daytime
• I'm flexible, either schedule works!
• I'm unable to work the posted schedules at this time

02

Are you able and willing to occasionally pick up additional shifts to cover coworker vacations, sick days, or special events?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any current or upcoming commitments (school, another job, etc.) that may conflict with the required schedule over the next 6-12 months? Please note any limitations that could impact your availability.
04

Please describe your experience with administrative support and customer service, and how your personality helps you create positive interactions with the public.
Required Question