2026 Ice Bumper Car Host

City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time seasonal

Pay: $18/hour

Evening and weekend availability

Job summary

City Center Rink in Providence is seeking part-time Ice Bumper Car Hosts to safely operate public bumper car sessions and deliver high-volume guest service. You will work under the Assistant Manager/Manager on Duty and programming staff to ensure safety and a positive guest experience.

Typical shifts include weekday evenings and weekend mornings/afternoons, with extra hours during school vacations and holidays.

Qualifications

• Customer-service experience in public, recreation, hospitality, retail, or event settings is preferred.
• Ability to work safely on/near ice and use traction equipment.
• Evening, weekend, school vacation, and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training and demonstrate proficiency in bumper car setup, operation, guest orientation, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Set up and break down the bumper car area, cars, barriers, cones, signage, and related equipment.
• Provide a clear safety orientation and explain how to enter, exit, and operate the cars.
• Monitor each session, enforce rules, manage session timing, and assist guests safely on and off the ice.
• Monitor battery levels and promptly report low batteries, damaged cars, charging issues, or broken components.
• Clean and sanitize bumper cars and maintain a safe, organized, and presentable operating area.
• Understand online reservations, waivers, and check-in procedures and coordinate with ticket-office staff.
• Assist with skate rentals, guest lines, facility opening and closing, and other Rink operations when needed.
• Communicate clearly by two-way radio and immediately report injuries, unsafe conditions, or guest concerns.
• Complete other duties related to Rink operations and customer safety as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Ice Bumper Car Host

Part-Time Seasonal | Winter 2026-2027

City Center Rink is located in the heart of downtown Providence between Biltmore Park and Burnside Park. It is part of the Providence Parks system and serves more than 50,000 ice skating and ice bumper car patrons during a typical winter season. The Rink is a premier downtown destination and a community hub for outdoor recreation, events, and public programming.

The City Center Rink is seeking seasonal Ice Bumper Car Hosts to safely operate public bumper car sessions and provide high-volume guest service. Bumper Car Hosts work under the direction of the Assistant Manager/Manager on Duty, Programming Supervisors, and Director of Athletic and Event Facilities.

Typical scheduling: weekday evenings and weekend mornings/afternoons, with expanded hours during school vacations and holidays. Final schedules are based on the approved operating calendar.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training and demonstrate proficiency in bumper car setup, operation, guest orientation, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Set up and break down the bumper car area, cars, barriers, cones, signage, and related equipment.
• Provide a clear safety orientation and explain how to enter, exit, and operate the cars.
• Monitor each session, enforce rules, manage session timing, and assist guests safely on and off the ice.
• Monitor battery levels and promptly report low batteries, damaged cars, charging issues, or broken components.
• Clean and sanitize bumper cars and maintain a safe, organized, and presentable operating area.
• Understand online reservations, waivers, and check-in procedures and coordinate with ticket-office staff.
• Assist with skate rentals, guest lines, facility opening and closing, and other Rink operations when needed.
• Communicate clearly by two-way radio and immediately report injuries, unsafe conditions, or guest concerns.
• Complete other duties related to Rink operations and customer safety as assigned.

Qualifications and Availability

• Customer-service experience in a public, recreation, hospitality, retail, or event setting is preferred.
• Ability to work safely on or adjacent to the ice surface using provided traction equipment.
• Ability to assist guests, move equipment, and remain active and attentive throughout a shift.
• Evening, weekend, school-vacation, and holiday availability is required.
• Must be available during Providence school vacation periods: December 21, 2026-January 1, 2027 and February 15-19, 2027.
• The Rink is open on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Job Type: Part-time seasonal

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected Hours: Approximately 18 hours per week; varies by operating needs

Work Location: In person