What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics - Cashier (Part-Time) 2026 position at City of Wichita?
Make a Splash in Customer Service: Be the Friendly Face of Our Pools as a Recreation Aide 1 - Cashier!
Are you ready for a fun and dynamic summer job where you can connect with your community and build valuable customer service skills? As a Recreation Aide 1 - Cashier for the City of Wichita, you’ll be the first friendly face that pool guests see when they arrive. This seasonal role is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience handling transactions, assisting patrons, and being part of a team that keeps our neighborhood pools running smoothly.
In this position, you'll greet and check in guests, process payments for pool passes, and answer questions to ensure every visitor has a positive experience. You'll also assist with maintaining pool areas, participate in safety training, and support your team in keeping the facility clean and welcoming. If you enjoy working with people, have a knack for handling money accurately, and want to contribute to a fun and safe summer atmosphere, this role is perfect for you!
Join us and make a splash in customer service this summer!
THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The day and hours for this position: varies
2026 Important Dates
- The interview process is scheduled to begin in early March 2026.
- Save the date! Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 25, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will receive an update on their application status. Candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews closer to the anticipated hiring timeframe, beginning in March.
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
**Posting may close at any time **
- Assist guests with checking in and purchasing daily pool passes.
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
- Enforce all City of Wichita Parks pools policies and procedures
- Participate in regular in-service training
- Assist in cleaning the facility and related areas and maintenance and operation of pool equipment
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
- At no time should any other job duties interfere with the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard: The safety of the patrons
- Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received
- Ability to climb steps or ladders
- Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks
- Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
- Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Obtain an American Red Cross CPR-PR and First Aid certifications no later than 06/12/2026
- Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including CPR-PR and first aid.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- Have a current American Red Cross CPR-PR and First Aid.
- Previous cash handling experience.