Administrative Assistant I (Rio Vista Recreation Center)

Application Deadline:

November 15, 2026

Salary Range:

Min $21.17 - Mid $26.25 - Max $31.33

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Department:

Parks and Recreation

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School graduation or equivalency.

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in the same or similar previous positions.

Hiring Range: $21.17 – $26.71 DOE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:45 AM–1:45 PM

Location: Rio Vista Recreation Center

Tell me more.......

Rio Vista Recreation is seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact at our recreation center's front desk. This position plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment for visitors, members, and facility renters while supporting the daily operations of the center.

The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with the public in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide excellent front-line customer service. Check in members, guests, and program participants. Assist visitors with general questions and resolve routine concerns in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to questions, and direct calls to the appropriate staff members.
• Assist with facility rentals, including answering inquiries, providing information, and supporting the rental process.
• Provide accurate information about recreation center programs, services, hours, policies, and activities.
• Support recreation center staff with daily administrative and operational needs

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated, thoughtful, energetic and enjoy administrative tasks as well as analytical projects. In addition, the successful team member will possess:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, professional, and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a busy environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn registration, scheduling, and facility rental systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to providing a positive experience for the community.
• Previous experience in customer service, reception, or administrative support is preferred.


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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

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