Parks and Recreation Attendant

City of Newberry • Newberry, SC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join the City of Newberry’s PRT team for an exciting experience assisting with the recreation complex and Gully Washer Splash Park? If you enjoy the sunshine and are a responsible, hard-working, energetic, and customer-oriented individual seeking flexibility and fun, then we have an opportunity for you! In this position, you will work in Gully Washer Splash Park, the scheduled tournaments, and/or work in the concession area. The right candidates will be able to cross-train in all three areas.

Requirements

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, or ability to obtain certifications.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a valid SC driver’s license.
• Able to occasionally lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• If unable to work due to an emergency or illness, employees must notify the PRT Program Manager in advance and obtain a staff substitute.
• To qualify for a lead attendant position, the applicant must be at least 18 years old and have experience in a previous leadership/supervisory role.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer applicants with three (3) to six (6) months of customer service experience and/or training that provided relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Splash Park operations and facility upkeep and safety.
• Reminding guests of splash park rules, when necessary, in a polite, firm manner.
• Processing and ensuring DHEC compliance with water analysis through log maintenance.
• Rendering first aid/CPR, if required.
• Performing a variety of general maintenance duties including facility and restroom cleaning, stocking of supplies, and upkeep of splash park features.
• Provide supervision of the recreation complex facilities during tournaments to include ball fields, playground, splash park, and multi-purpose fields.
• Maintain ball fields to include chalking and painting field lines, raking, measuring, and moving bases and pitching rubbers.
• Clean and restock bathrooms as needed.
• Operate a chalk liner, line painter, rake, broom, and tape measure.
• Serve food and beverages to customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare hot food by following the instructions provided.
• Operate a grill/Blackstone/air fryer.
• Clean equipment, wash dishes, sweep, and mop.
• Assess inventory and assist in stocking and restocking items as necessary.
• Reporting promptly at the assigned time of duty and remaining on duty until the designated shift has been completed.
• Providing exceptional customer service to diverse groups and individuals within the public as well as with City staff.
• Speaking clearly.
• Must be able to multi-task and be self-motivated.
• Ability to process card payments and process cash transactions with accuracy.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and periodic meetings.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• The City of Newberry is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
• The City strives to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
• We all share in the responsibility for achieving these goals, and for making the City of Newberry a place where each of us may contribute to and realize the successes from a broadened understanding, heightened awareness, awakened empathy, and the fostering of empowerment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer - This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people meeting the required qualifications to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed