Aquatic Center Cashier (RNB)
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Aquatic Center Cashier (RNB)
Salary
$19.89 Hourly
Location
City of Bellingham, WA
Job Type
Regular Non Benefited
Job Number
26- Aquatic Center Cashier RNB
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Parks and Recreation Aquatics
Opening Date
05/01/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Local 1937
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Nature of Work
The City of Bellingham Parks Department (https://cob.org/gov/dept/parks) is currently accepting applications for part-time, non-benefited Aquatic Center Cashiers. Cashier shifts are between the hours of 5:30 am and 9:15 pm Sunday through Saturday. Employees work 3-15 hours per week.
This is an on-going recruitment to fill current and future staffing needs throughout the year based on departmental needs. The initial application review will begin on May 8, 2026. This recruitment may be closed at any time.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Aquatic Center Cashier collects admissions; processes purchase of passes and class registrations; answers questions regarding hours, class schedules and fees; greets customers and provides information regarding facilities and programs.
SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION:
This position will start at Step 1 ($19.89/hour). E mployees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy . The full hourly range for this position is $19.89 - $25.94.
At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life.
+ Work up to 69 hours per calendar month and flex up to full time for up to four months each calendar year.
+ Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked.
This position is not eligible for benefits except as required by law.
This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can find more details on our employment benefits page (https://cob.org/gov/dept/hr/employee-benefits) and labor agreements page. (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
+ Collects admissions using computer program; processes purchase of passes and class registrations.
+ Maintains cash drawer, handling of cash exchange with patrons and reconciliation closeout.
+ Greets patrons as primary receptionist; provides information regarding admission fees, private rentals and class schedules/fees, private lessons, and any other information regarding events taking place at the Aquatic Center. Books facility registrations for classes, private lessons and pass sales, and reservations for rentals.
+ Maintains wait list on existing or future programs offered and works to market and fill courses.
+ Answers telephones and takes or routes messages to appropriate staff. May sort and route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
+ Maintains lost-and-found including laundering, sorting and care of claimed or found items.
+ May be responsible for pool opening and/or closing procedures, starting cash register and logging onto registration/reservation program in absence of Aquatic Center Main Cashier.
+ Performs data entry into computerized registration program.
ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:
+ Performs related duties as assigned, such as basic general office work such as typing, filing or faxing tasks
+ Assists with facility emergencies, first aid, CPR, crowd control and clean-up.
+ Monitors restroom and locker room facilities; performs minor cleaning and restocking of paper supplies.
+ During emergency weather conditions, may assist with snow removal or sanding to ensure safe patron access to pool facilities.
+ Attends in-service meetings.
+ May be assigned special projects.
+ Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally performed in an office environment, with frequent interaction with the public in person and by telephone. Requires some walking on wet or slick surfaces around pool area and some lifting of heavy supplies and materials.
Physical ability to perform required duties including:
+ sitting or standing for long periods of time;
+ visual acuity to read a computer screen and a typeset page;
+ fine finger dexterity to operate a cash register and computer keyboard and mouse, etc.;
+ occasionally lift up to 30 pounds for office supplies and snow/sanding duties.
Experience and Training
+ Must be at least 18 years of age.
+ One year of experience as a cashier or related experience handling money required.
+ Six months of receptionist or customer service experience required.
+ Six months of experience and/or training with Microsoft Office preferred.
+ Office/clerical experience performing tasks such as filing, answering phone, data entry/retrieval preferred.
+ Experience with a reservation system preferred.
Necessary Special Requirements
+ Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check. (See Fair Hiring Practices below).
+ Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
+ Must obtain and maintain a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 3 months of hire.
+ Willingness and ability to work flexible and/or additional hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Selection Process
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**
Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City's commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed.
This is a continuous recruitment. Complete applications will be sent to the department for further review. The Parks & Recreation department will contact the top candidates to schedule interviews.
Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.
Equal Opportunity:
The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.
Fair Hiring Practices
+ The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
+ The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
+ The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
+ The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.
In a regular non-benefit position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 69 hours per calendar month. These positions are not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.
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Thank you for your interest in this position at the City of Bellingham! To ensure a consistent review, only the City of Bellingham job application and required supplemental documents will be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are not reviewed unless they are required as part of the process. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete each section of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Please do not indicate "see resume" or copy content that is unrelated to the position being applied for from your resume when answering these questions.
Have you read and understood the information listed above?
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Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
+ Yes
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Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cashier or related experience handling money?
How We Count Work Experience : Your experience must be equal to full-time paid work. If you worked part-time, we'll calculate your experience based on the total number of hours you worked in a year. For example, if you worked 10 hours per week for 12 months, that equals 3 months of full-time experience (10 hrs x 52 weeks= 520 hrs/173.33 full time hrs per month = 3 months).
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you have one year of receptionist or customer service experience?
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you have experience using a reservation system? Please note that this is a preferred qualification.
+ Yes
+ No
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Please describe your experience or training in office or clerical work, performing tasks such as filing, answering phones, and data entry or retrieval? Please note that this is a preferred qualification.
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What months can you work? CHECK ALL MONTHS THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK
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What days can you work? CHECK ALL DAYS THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK
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What hours can you work? CHECK ALL HOURS THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK
+ 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
+ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
+ 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
+ 5:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
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Employer
City of Bellingham
Address
104 West Magnolia Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225
Phone
360-778-8228
Website
http://www.cob.org/employment
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