Recreation Specialist I Big Dipper Ice Arena

Basic Function

Responsible to ensure that all recreational activities are accomplished in a safe and orderly manner for the Recreation Services Division, Parks & Recreation Department.

SALARY:

2A

REPORTS TO:

Recreation Superintendent

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

Typical Duties

1. Issue passes to recreational skating and monitor/enforce proper safety rules in the ice rink.

2. Provide routine clean up and general maintenance of locker rooms and ice arena seating.

3. Clean, sharpen, and maintain ice skates and equipment.

4. Render emergency first aid to injured or stricken players.

5. Inspect facilities to detect and report damage.

6. Inform participants of facility rules and ensure that scheduled activities are enforced.

7. Responsible for checking patrons in and out of locker rooms on sign-up sheet.

8. Assist in the setup of the facility for special events.

9. Open facility for daily activities; secure and close facility.

10. Respond to patrons' questions/needs and refer to manager when appropriate.

11. Perform custodial duties as assigned.

12. Perform daily cash transactions.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of six months of work experience with the public.

2. Must be able to achieve Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within three (3) months of hire.

3. Must be 18 years old.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, tactful and courteous manner.

2. Ability to handle money and perform cashier duties as required.

OTHER

1. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

2. This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:

Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous, routine public contact.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

Does not supervise; many minor problems daily, and an occasional major one where supervisor is usually required for help and instruction; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

A recreational facility where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).

This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.