Seasonal Pool Attendant - High Point City Lake & Washington Terrace Park

City of High Point•Siloam Springs, AR

2d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Who We Are: At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Our Core Values: Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization. Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships. What We Offer: The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 401K and 457B Retirement Plans PTO earned within first year 12 Paid Holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement Plan Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one What You'll Do: Position starting pay - $15.45 per hour. The Pool Attendant will perform general operations work at the swimming facility at High Point City Lake Park or Washington Terrace Park. Pool attendants are responsible for providing customer service, greeting customers, admitting pool patrons into the facility, and waiting on pool patrons at concession window; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Pool Manager.

Requirements

Formal Education, which includes basic arithmetic
Must have strong communication skills, customer service skills, and be able to work with people of all ages, individually and in groups
Must be able to work most weekends, evenings, and holidays
Must be 16 years of age; 18 years of age to operate the waterslide
Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with program participants, facility patrons, and coworkers
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position: Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see customers in and around concession booth, pool deck, First Aid room and waterslide. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see tickets, food items, cash register, dispensing machines and other work aids close at hand. Both eyes 20/22 corrected Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Depth perception – 4 Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see wide span to cover pool deck area and customers entering and leaving area. Must be alert to surroundings. Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye. Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work to distance work to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas
Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include: Medium to Heavy Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position. Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, stretching, pushing, and pulling, although worker does sit on occasions. There is significant use of arms, hands, feet, and legs
Type of Physical Demands Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm
Mental Activity/Requirements Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner; to understand and communicate with individuals of varying ages. Good judgement is important because the individual will interact directly with the public on a constant basis and may be working in the absence of a supervisor
Mathematics Ability Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants, count money and make change, figure daily revenue collections, and make various reports
Language Ability The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position. Ability to be conversant in voice and diction to participate in discussions in person and by telephone
Environmental Conditions Physical Surroundings The Pool Attendant employee is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. Combining the type of work performed with the various weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in a hot environment
Hazards The Pool Attendant employee will be exposed to working outside in a range of weather conditions and occasionally around controlled burning operations. Employee will be exposed to trash, garbage, and water chemicals. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens

Responsibilities

Greets pool patrons and informs them of policies, fees, and activities
Sells tickets, armbands, and other admission materials
Answers telephone and responds to inquiries
Dispenses minor First Aid supplies such as band-aids
Records swimming lesson registrations and receipts
Assists in operation of concession area, sells packaged products, and soft drinks
Assists in preparation of revenue deposits for the concession stand and pool
Assists in daily cleanup of ticket area, concession stand and picnic area
Assists in locker room clean-up and maintenance
Accepts deliveries, assists with inventories and restocking of pool and concession supplies
Prepares daily reports using software system
Reports incidents, accidents, and concerns to Pool Manager
Assists in waterslide operation, including supervising users
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies