Park Attraction Lead Attendant (Part Time)

St. George, City of•Tonaquint Nature Center - St. George, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a City of St. George Leisure Services Parks or Recreation Supervisor, assists in developing and managing various programs, events, and/or facility daily operations; assists with the development, interpretation, training, and enforcement of recreation policies and practices; provides suggestions to improve the overall execution of the facility and/or facility programs; and helps develop short-range goals and plans. This is a part-time position with variable hours averaging less than 28 hours per week over a period of twelve months.

Requirements

All applicants must be 17 years of age or older.
Must possess a valid driver license.
A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of general recreation and leisure activities and programming practices preferred.
Knowledge of computers and computer programs.
Knowledge of safety shut off procedures for water feature, volcano and restroom facilities.
Skills in working with people of all ages, including volunteers, on a continuing basis.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to help recruit, train, and organize volunteers.
Ability to work in a broad range of assignments with limited to no training.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities and personnel involved in recreation programs, events, classes, or facilities.
Ability to plan and exercise judgment in new or constantly changing problems and situations.
Ability to show good judgment in preventing injuries and responding to recreation-related injuries based on an understanding of risk management.
Ability to establish good community relations and interact with sponsors and community partners.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, civic organizations, and the public.
Ability to operate the Thunder Junction train and the Carousel at Town Square.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those with education in recreation or a related field.
Recreation and supervisory related experience preferred.
Experience working with money handling is preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the work of part-time Park Attraction Attendants, Cashiers and Ride Operators during assigned shifts.
Provides leadership by taking charge of specific parts of an assigned program, event, or facility operation.
Help run youth programs, adult programs and/or special events as needed.
Under the direction of the Parks or Recreation Supervisor assist in the initial and ongoing training of Park Attraction Attendants, Park Cashiers and Ride Operators.
Oversees the proper use, safety, and security of all supplies, and makes requests to the Supervisor for the purchase of equipment needed.
Inspects facility at the beginning of assigned shifts and reports any unsafe condition or equipment to facility management.
Enforces facility rules and regulations and notifies Supervisor or Park Attraction Coordinator of recurring and/or serious infractions.
Assists in providing feedback and evaluation to the Supervisor from employees and volunteers who work under their direction at events, programs, or facilities.
Handles minor employee issues when the Supervisor is not on duty or at that specific site.
Completes daily inspections and reports for facility operations.
Performs money handling duties, including opening and closing cash tills and performing shift register counts.
Opens or closes the facility as assigned.
Fills in for other facility related job tasks if need (i.e. ticket collector, train operator, carousel operator).
Works in a broad range of assignments with limited training including youth programs, adult programs and/or special events.
Ensures security protocols for the train are followed during assigned shifts each day.
Oversees operation of the P.A. system to make special and daily announcements.
Performs other related duties as required.