Recreation Facility Attendant - Aquatics SEA

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT•Waukegan, IL

1d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Facility Attendant monitors and assists with the operation of the facility, programs, and events, and implements related practices and procedures. The role may include opening and closing the facility before and after rentals, setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and equipment, supervising rental groups, and ensuring patron safety. The attendant must follow all Waukegan Park District policies and procedures. This seasonal position is based at the Field House, Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Available shifts include weekday morning shifts from 4:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and weekend morning shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Days and hours vary, with 10 to 20 hours per week. The listed salary range is $15.00 to $16.73 per hour; the expected hiring range is $15.00 to $16.00, based on education, experience, and skills.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
High school graduation is preferred.
Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
Able to take initiative, act responsibly, make timely and effective decisions, follow through on assignments, and organize paperwork.
Able to perform duties with minimal supervision and work under a supervisor's direction.
Able to operate vehicles, cash registers, office machines, and other equipment necessary for the job.
Able to oversee cash, balance funds and cash registers, and use basic math, reading, and writing skills.
Able to provide good customer service to coworkers and customers and cooperate appropriately with coworkers, the public, contractors, vendors, community groups, and media.
Able to drive safely in all conditions, work effectively under deadline-related stress, remain calm in emergencies, and work independently.
Able to train and share safety and other work-related practices with coworkers, follow procedures, solve problems, and respond appropriately to internal and external contacts.
Projects a positive image and maintains a neat appearance for District visitors.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one year of hire.
Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is desirable.

Nice To Haves

Part-time or seasonal work with a recreation agency.
Bilingual English and Spanish speaking.
High school graduation.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license; vision restrictions for corrective lenses are excluded.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to rental groups and patrons, answer inquiries, and direct customers to appropriate staff when needed.
Receive admission or parking payments; follow parking procedures; open, oversee, balance, and secure the cash station; count money and prepare daily reports.
Enforce facility-use rules and District policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.
Assist with planning and implementing programs and special events.
Maintain supplies and materials; review the facility schedule; set up and take down spaces and equipment; and clean and maintain the work area and supplies.
Clean up bodily fluids as needed following accidents.
Follow instructions from event leaders or renters.
Conduct safety walk-through inspections and document deficiencies.
Help prepare and maintain reports and records concerning participants, programs, services, admissions, and facility usage.
Drive District vehicles to transport equipment to sites.
Wear the assigned uniform while on duty.
Perform routine, preventative, and corrective custodial and facility maintenance, including general cleanup, trash removal, and window cleaning; assist with equipment maintenance.
Contact emergency personnel when needed.
Attend department and District meetings and training sessions, and participate in the District safety and training program.
Assist staff with work orders and support staff and volunteers in performing their duties.
Assist with other recreation programs and special events as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor to support the Recreation Department or District.