Skate Guard - Ice Arena

Oak Lawn Park District•Oak Lawn, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The skate guards are responsible for maintaining order and enforcing rules on the ice. The skate guard has a large amount of contact with the public. Skate guards usually work in groups of at least two. Occasionally, during limited crowds, guards may work alone The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities. The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.

Requirements

Ice skating experience preferred
Communication Skills
Knowledge of facility operations and rules is desired
Customer focus and relationship building
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
Must have minimum degree of skating proficiency
Must have knowledge of facility rules
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
To work 10-20 hours per week
To work longer shifts when designated, if the need arises
To work in an environment where changing temperatures may occur
To work alone on any shift as the occasion arises
To work a varied schedule as required
To have the ability to work with staff and patrons in a relaxed and friendly manner
Ability to use good judgment in the absence of supervision
Employee must have the ability to follow and give directions
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform his/her job
Employee must have ability to make judgments with respect to confidentiality of information and problem solving
Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of this position

Responsibilities

Maintaining order and enforcing rules on the ice
Clear patrons from ice prior to resurfacing
Interact with patrons
Assist in cleaning of patron areas
Assist in handing out rental skates
Announce information during intermission
React well during emergency situations
Rule enforcement

Benefits

Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons.
In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.

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