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Job purpose The Receptionist is responsible for handling a variety of administrative support tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, receiving visitors, and answering program-specific questions. Duties and responsibilities Overall responsibility: • Serve as an ambassador of JustHoop demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner and acting as a role model of the JustHoop Brand. • Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner. • Answer and direct emails in a polite and professional manner. • Welcome visitors in a warm and friendly manner, and answer any questions visitors have. • Maintain reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times. • Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a fax machine, a copy machine, and a computer. • Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and of calls received. • Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail. • Take inventory of supplies and restock as needed. • Make sure the bathrooms are clean. • Make sure the recovery area is organized. • Pick up the gym between classes. • Help the coaches with prep work. • Manage opening and closing of facility as needed. Qualifications • High school diploma or GED. • Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field. • Maintain high energy and enthusiasm. • High standard of ethics and integrity. • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. • Patient and understanding. • Excellent attendance. • Some competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Good time management skills. • Experience with administrative and clerical procedures. • Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required. Working conditions This position will work in an office environment. Physical requirements Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important.