Waterparks Cashier - Seasonal

(Seasonal, Exempt)

Starting Wage: $13.00 per hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable 

Must be 18 years or older

How to Apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.    

Assigned worksite may include the following locations: City Park Waterpark, CiCo Waterpark, or Northview Waterpark. Work will be performed outside, which could expose the staff to various outside atmospheric conditions including extreme heat. Noise and activity levels will be varied. 

Job Summary 

The cashier position will provide an excellent aquatic experience for customers at one of the three Manhattan waterparks by handling day-to-day transactions and answering customer questions. 

Job Duties 

• Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy that reflects the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department.  
• Greet any customer who enters the facility, assist them by providing information and resolving complaints, and take payment by cash, check, credit card, or by membership pass. 
• Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change to customers as necessary or directed by the Manager. 
• Complete all opening and closing duties and maintain a clean and orderly checkout area throughout the day. 
• Count the money in cash drawers at the beginning of every shift to ensure that starting amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. 
• Complete a daily reconciliation of the cash register at the end of every night, filling out the proper paperwork and preparing the deposit as required by the City of Manhattan. 
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Experience handling cash and performing basic math, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication 
• Ability to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays 
• Experience working efficiently in a fast-paced environment 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Prior experience with point-of-sales transactions, handling money, and customer service. 

Other Information  

• This is not a KPERS covered position. 
• Applicants must pass a background check. 
• Staff will be required to attend in-service training. 
• Waterparks are open from Memorial Day weekend until no later than Labor Day. As such, staff may be asked to work weekends and holidays. 
• To perform the essential functions of this position, staff will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, feel, speak, hear, climb stairs, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds. 

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.