Receptionist/Cashier

Posting number: 2026-00181

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Chapman Hill - 4551

Job classification: Receptionist/Cashier-Part Time

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Customer Service

Summary

Be part of the action at Chapman Hill as a Part-Time Receptionist/Cashier with City of Durango Parks and Recreation. You’ll welcome and assist visitors, help people register for activities and access the facility, handle cash and merchandise sales, and support the day-to-day operation of the facility.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

Examples of duties

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Greet and assist visitors in person and by telephone, providing information about Chapman Hill and City attractions, programs, and activities
• Manage facility access and monitor identification systems
• Process activity registrations, facility admissions, room rentals, and locker reservations
• Handle cash, operate computerized cash registers, and complete related accounting tasks
• Monitor equipment check-outs and assist with merchandise sales
• Direct visitors to staff, meetings, activities, and programs within the facility
• Operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment to complete daily tasks
• Assist with facility policies and procedures and promote safe work practices
• Assist with inventory, supply orders, and other facility needs
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

You Have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• One year of customer service and clerical experience, including cash handling
• Possession of or the ability to obtain CPR, first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Provide friendly, responsive service while assisting a variety of visitors and customers
• Stay organized and accurate while handling registrations, payments, cash, and other transactions
• Communicate clearly and professionally in person and by telephone
• Can balance customer service with the administrative and operational needs of a busy recreation facility

Supplemental information

*What We Can Offer You:*The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards

View the full Receptionist/Cashier - Part Time job description here.