Govt. Recreation - Events Worker - Closes: 08-18-2026

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking an Events Worker to support events and programs under the Events Coordinator.

Responsibilities include skate patrol, skate rentals, assisting with youth activities, setting up and tearing down events, and serving as a cashier within the facility. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills, the ability to communicate effectively, basic First Aid/ CPR knowledge, and willingness to work evenings, weekends and some holidays in

Qualifications

• Public relations and customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, required.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Performs Skate Patrol duties while enforcing rink rules.
• Assists with skate rental operations and keeps rental area clean.
• Supports recreational activities during youth programs and events.
• Assists with setup and teardown of events and acts as a cashier in facility areas.
• Works in reception/concession areas as needed and performs general facility cleaning.

Skills

Public relations / customer service

Communication (oral & written)

First Aid & CPR

Skating ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Events Worker, under the direction of the Events Coordinator, is responsible for performing a range of activities related to events and programs, including performing skate patrol, handling skate rentals, assisting with recreational activities during youth programs and events. The position is also responsible for assisting with the setting-up and tearing down events, acting as a cashier, performing office support and assisting with cleaning of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs Skate Patrol duties.


• Enforces rules of the ice.


• Assists with skate rental.


• Ensures cleanliness of skate rental area.


• Identifies maintenance needs for rental skates.


• Summons medical attention as needed.


• Ensures proper handling of infectious bodily fluids.


• Acts a cashier in various facility departments.


• Assists with recreational activities during youth programs and events.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in other areas of the facility such as reception and concession areas as needed.


• Assists with cleaning of facility as needed.


• All other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers and outside vendors/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position has lifting of 50 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical factors include constant walking, reaching, manual handling, use of hearing, smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision, bending; frequent standing, stooping; occasional pushing/pulling, climbing, kneeling and typing. Working conditions include frequent exposure to extreme cold and noise and occasional exposure to weather, extreme heat, wet/humidity and vibration and air quality. Potential hazards include constant client contact; frequent equipment use; occasional exposure to chemicals, insecticides/pesticides, infectious exposure, exposure to needles/syringes, computer and equipment use.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working in customer relations position required.

Certification/License: Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to skate preferred. Must have excellent public relations/customer service skills and be able to exhibit friendly and positive attitude and establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors and guests. Knowledge of First Aid and CPR required. Knowledge of or ability to learn rules of the ice required. Knowledge of facility policies and procedures preferred. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and some holidays. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to work with minimal to no supervision. Must be able to respond to difficult and stressful situations in an efficient, effective and positive manner. Native American preferred.

This job description outlines the general scope and level of responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor does it represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to modify, add, reassign, or combine job duties or positions, in whole or in part, at any time.