Rink Aide/Part-Time

City of Rochester•Rochester, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees of this class collect fees from participants for rink admission and skate rental. Rink Aides also issue ice skates, monitor the rink and enforce posted rules of conduct, assist beginning skaters, and perform routine maintenance activities. This position is distinct from other general recreation positions in that the work involves specific duties at ice rinks which require the ability to skate. Positions of this class are only part-time and/or seasonal in nature. Direct supervision is received from higher level staff. Related work is performed as required.

Requirements

Must be fifteen (15) years of age or older
Must be able to ice skate
Applicants under the age of 18 will be required to supply a work permit issued by their school district

Responsibilities

Collects fees and operates cash register, following all cash handling procedures
Issues and collects ice skates
Enforces rules of conduct for youth and adult participants
Monitors participants' behavior and assesses ice conditions while skating the rink
Administers first aid when necessary, or gets help from qualified staff member
Monitors audience behavior at hockey games, ice shows, and other special events, and enforces rules pertaining to these events
Assists beginning skaters and may assist skating instructors or give lessons as necessary
Keeps area free of debris
Reports unsafe conditions, damage to equipment or facility, or particularly difficult problems with participants or permit users
Assists with scheduling or rescheduling facility use for groups