Recreation Leader
Part Time/Seasonal - Non-benefited – Starting $15.98/hr – Open until February 26.
- Recreation Leaders fullfill various positions at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Review the specifc positions available below. You will be asked to identify which position(s) interest you and to describe your skills or experiences applicable to those positions when you apply. Look for the Happy Hollow specific interest question on the application.
- This recruitment is also being conduct to fill multiple openings within the City of San Jose.
- These positions are often seasonal in nature (peak season: Memorial Day - Labor Day). Day, evening, weekend and holiday work will be required. These positions are part-time un-benefitted, with a limit of 20 hours per week or 1,040 hours per year.
- Minimum qualifications apply. For details on the offical job posting and to apply visit www.sanjoseca.gov/cityjobs/ click on the "recreation leader" position (Job ID 2695) or click here to apply.
Recreation Leader Positions Available at Happy Hollow
GUEST SERVICES LEAD
This position is responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service, facilitates daily operations of the front gate area, and staffs the customer service desk. Additionally, this position monitors the performance and schedules cashiers and front gate hosts who are responsible for selling park admissions and memberships, turnstile operations, birthday and group reservations, and assisting lost parties and those requiring first aid. Other typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading, training, and monitoring duties of front gate staff; operating point of sale ticketing systems; register cash-outs; assisting with staff breaks; resolving customer inquiries and concerns; creating daily operating schedules; ensuring daily cleanliness of front gate area, ordering supplies; and providing administrative assistance.
CELEBRATIONS LEAD
This position in support of the Birthday Party Program know as ‘Celebrations’ is responsible for providing great customer service to making each party a memorable and hassle free experience for our customers. Other typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading and monitoring duties of party hosts, creation of party event schedules, coordinating of supporting party events such as food catering and costume character visits, clean-up & decoration of party areas, ordering supplies, face painting, up-selling services, organizing activities for children ages 2 and up, and providing administrative assistance.
MEMBERSHIP LEAD
This position will be responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service and the daily operation and services of the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo membership program back office. Additionally, this position acts as Membership Lead assisting members with inquiries and concerns, supporting membership cashiers, and enforcing/ training membership procedures. Other typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responding to membership inquiries via telephone & e-mail; selling memberships & completing applications over the phone or by mail; handling payments in accordance the City's revenue policies; responding to member request forms; reviewing & correcting customer data and demographics in Omni database; assembling Membership Gift Packages; processing Membership Tickets; ordering membership supplies and materials; and resolving Member Complaints & Concerns.
RIDES & ATTRACTIONS LEAD
This position in support of our Rides & Attractions program is responsible for the daily cleanliness and safe operation of park rides and attractions. Additionally, this position monitors the performance of ride operators who are responsible for courteously ensuring the safety of guests by visually and physically checking all safety restraint systems; making ride announcements; follow documented ride procedures; check and enforce height and rider requirements; and implements emergency stop and evacuation procedures when necessary. Other typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading, training and monitoring duties of ride operators; operating rides; creating daily operating schedules; coordination of support departments such as mechanical & park maintenance, and other Happy Hollow Programs; ensuring daily cleanliness of rides, attractions, and party areas; ordering supplies; courteously enforcing ride requirements to passengers; and providing administrative assistance.
This recruitment may also be used to fill the future Recreation Leader vacancies, including:
REVENUE LEAD
This position in support of our Revenue Team is responsible for cash handling and securing funds in accordance with the City of San Jose Policy. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accurate counting of cash and coin, preparing daily money distribution to cashiers, ability to maintain effective communication with employees and customers to express oneself clearly and concisely, closing out cashiers, ability to problem solve, prepare banking deposits, filling and empting coin change machines, follow written and oral instructions and willing to work week-ends and holidays. Knowledge of 10-key calculator, and excel spreadsheets preferred. Physical requirements include walking from cash control room to various register sites and lifting 40 lbs.
To Apply:
Please visit the City of San Jose's employment website, www.sanjoseca.gov/cityjobs/ click on the "recreation leader" position (Job ID 2695) or click here to apply.
If you have any further questions regarding these positions, please contact Jon Moog at (408) 794-6403 or via e-mail at jonathan.moog@sanjoseca.gov.
