Fox Island Part Time Gate Attendant

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is seeking a part-time Gate Attendant to greet visitors, collect park admissions, and verify annual passes. You will provide park information, assist guests, and help maintain a safe environment during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This role requires strong customer service, basic math, and the ability to operate cash registers and communication devices. Training will cover safety protocols and park policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of Allen County Parks.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to operate cash register, multi-line phone, computer, two-way radio and other job related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greets entering and exiting park guests.
• Responsible for collecting admissions and verifying and logging annual pass holders.
• Sells annual park passes and completes all appropriate paperwork.
• Provides information to guests and potential visitors.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by cleaning, removing safety hazards and serving as an informant to notify visitors of potential dangers.
• Educates the public about Allen County Parks.
• Secures and locks gates upon park closing.
• Assists promptly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Multi-line phone

Basic math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

This Position Is Not Eligible For Benefits.

This position is part time, unclassified, non-exempt and not covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Hours vary; weekends, nights and holidays are required; 24 hours/week

Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Gate Attendant is responsible for greeting and assisting park visitors and collecting park admissions.

Essential Functions

• Greets entering and exiting park guests.
• Responsible for collecting admissions and verifying and logging annual pass holders.
• Sells annual park passes and completes all appropriate paperwork.
• Provides information to guests and potential visitors.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by cleaning, removing safety hazards and serving as an informant to notify visitors of potential dangers.
• Educates the public about Allen County Parks.
• Secures and locks gates upon park closing.
• Assists promptly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of Allen County Parks
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to operate cash register, multi-line phone, computer, two-way radio and other job related equipment

Working Conditions

The Gate Attendant spends some time sitting and has the ability to move about freely. Some lifting of up to twenty pounds, bending, reaching over head, kneeling, typing, monitoring of equipment, detailed inspection and proofreading and frequent attention to detail exists. The Gate Attendant is sometimes exposed to extreme temperatures and noise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.