Guest Relations Clerk - Batting Cages
Salary
$17.35 Hourly
Location
City of Thornton; Riverwalk Ballfields, CO
Job Type
Seasonal Part-Time
Job Number
26136
Department
Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs
Division
Recreation and Golf Temporary
Opening Date
05/11/2026
Closing Date
5/25/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
WORK HOURS
HOURS VARY (SEE BELOW)
STATUS 2
FLSA NON-EXEMPT
Hours: Evenings and weekends
Under general supervision, performs cashier and receptionist duties at a city facility and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Performs front desk services and operations by providing excellent customer service, including, as applicable, interacting with customers to answer questions and resolve problems, directing customers to proper locations, providing information, scheduling rooms, making reservations, checking equipment in and out, and assisting the public in general.
Controls facility admission, including collecting drop-in fees, I.D. verification, processing membership registrations and punch card sales, and dispensing photo I.D. cards.
Performs cash handling in accordance with city and department cash handling policies. This includes operating a cash register drawer and compiling daily cash balances and deposit reports.
Communicates effectively with center patrons in person and over the telephone to market and promote programs and services.
Communicates and enforces facility policies and procedures. Observes guest use and informs supervisors of improper facility or equipment use.
Assists in the maintenance of various records such as inventory, activity reports, receipts, memberships, reservations, and minor financial accounts.
Performs program registration during peak demand periods.
Assists with special projects as assigned.
May be required to work overtime.
May be responsible for working the opening and closing shift.
May train and mentor less experienced clerks on duties and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Must be at least 16 years old. Six months previous customer service, receptionist, or experience dealing with the public, preferably in a related (i.e., recreation, arts, etc.) setting. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
No specific licensing/certification requirements exist for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of Rec Trac may be required.
Skill in organizing and managing multiple competing tasks.
Skill in maintaining filing systems.
Skill in working independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to provide quality guest services.
Ability to handle money accurately, conscientiously, and honestly.
Ability to work in a high-usage, fast-paced environment.
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including cash register drawer, personal computers, punch card sales equipment, camera, account balancing equipment, facsimile, photocopiers, and multi-line telephones.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the general public.
Ability to deal with the public in a mature, effective, and responsible manner.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to maintain appropriate keyboard skills necessary for successful job performance.
Ability to read, interpret, explain, and enforce policies or procedures to constituents.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, finger, talk, hear, see, and make repetitive motions for prolonged periods. This position is considered Light Work which involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity.
TESTING PROCEDURES
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our current Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:
01
Are you at least 16 years of age?
02
Do you have at least six months previous customer service, receptionist, or experience dealing with the public? YOUR ANSWER MUST BE SUBSTANTIATED IN YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR RESUME (even if you are a current employee).
03
Based on your answer to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience in customer service, receptionist, or experience dealing with the public. If you answered "No" please enter "N/A".
Required Question
Employer City of Thornton
Department Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs Address 8651 Colorado Blvd
Thornton, Colorado, 80229
Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. The Denver metropolitan area in which Thornton is located consistently ranks as one of the most desirable areas to live in the United States. The community's location, 10 miles north of downtown Denver and adjacent to Interstate 25, provides high visibility for business while still allowing easy access to various transportation routes.
The city's location also provides an excellent environment for cultural, recreational, and outdoor enthusiasts. Thornton offers easy access to the 28 major resort areas found in the nearby Rocky Mountains, which offers skiing, hiking, rafting, and camping, as well as beautiful and breathtaking scenic wonders... most are well within a two hour drive. Cultural activities, including numerous museums, gardens, the opera and symphony, are readily available in Denver and other nearby communities such as Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Arvada. Professional sports teams, including the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and the Denver Nuggets offer activities for the sports enthusiast.