2026 Ice Bumper Car Host

City of Providence•Providence, RI

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

City Center Rink is seeking seasonal Ice Bumper Car Hosts to safely operate public bumper car sessions and provide high-volume guest service. Bumper Car Hosts work under the direction of the Assistant Manager/Manager on Duty, Programming Supervisors, and Director of Athletic and Event Facilities. The Rink is a premier downtown destination and a community hub for outdoor recreation, events, and public programming.

Requirements

Ability to work safely on or adjacent to the ice surface using provided traction equipment.
Ability to assist guests, move equipment, and remain active and attentive throughout a shift.
Evening, weekend, school-vacation, and holiday availability is required.
Must be available during Providence school vacation periods: December 21, 2026-January 1, 2027 and February 15-19, 2027.
The Rink is open on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Nice To Haves

Customer-service experience in a public, recreation, hospitality, retail, or event setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend all required training and demonstrate proficiency in bumper car setup, operation, guest orientation, safety, and emergency procedures.
Set up and break down the bumper car area, cars, barriers, cones, signage, and related equipment.
Provide a clear safety orientation and explain how to enter, exit, and operate the cars.
Monitor each session, enforce rules, manage session timing, and assist guests safely on and off the ice.
Monitor battery levels and promptly report low batteries, damaged cars, charging issues, or broken components.
Clean and sanitize bumper cars and maintain a safe, organized, and presentable operating area.
Understand online reservations, waivers, and check-in procedures and coordinate with ticket-office staff.
Assist with skate rentals, guest lines, facility opening and closing, and other Rink operations when needed.
Communicate clearly by two-way radio and immediately report injuries, unsafe conditions, or guest concerns.
Complete other duties related to Rink operations and customer safety as assigned.