Ice Attendant - Allen Community Ice Rink

City of Allen; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Allen is seeking a part-time ice rink attendant to support the Allen Community Ice Rink. You will greet skaters, answer questions, issue rentals, and help maintain a safe, welcoming space.

You may assist with skate distribution, inventory restocking, and basic cleaning. Must be at least 16 years old with CPR/First Aid within 90 days; ability to skate is required. This is a part-time, on-site role with seasonal and events support.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge in a general professional field.
• Less than a High School diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet skaters and answer questions, provide facility information and schedules.
• Distribute and collect rental skates, inspect for damage, and restock supplies.
• Assist with monitoring ice activities and enforcing safety rules during open skate.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Less than a High School diploma or equivalent

First Aid and CPR Certification within 90 days

Job description

HIRING RATE: $11.52 Hourly

FULL HIRING RANGE: $11.52 - $14.12 Hourly

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

THE CITY
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. Its strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer everyone.

DESCRIPTION

HIRING RATE: $11.52 Hourly

FULL HIRING RANGE: $11.52 - $14.12 Hourly

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

THE CITY
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. Its strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer everyone.
The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do"Work that MATTERS!"

• People First – Giving priority to others
• Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment

THE POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to support ice activities for the citizens of Allen and the skating community. This is accomplished by providing customer service at the Allen Community Ice Rink. Other duties may include distributing and organizing rental skates, monitoring ice activities, basic cleaning, scorekeeping, and stocking inventory. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides customer service by greeting skaters, answering and directing phone calls, providing facility information, including class schedules, hours of operation and policies, distributing equipment, supervising member activities within facility and by answering member questions and concerns.
• Assists in maintaining clean conditions in public areas. Ensures facility maintains a clean and professional appearance.
• Assists with rental skate distribution and collection. Inspects rental skates to ensure there is no apparent damage.
• Using an established check list, assists with maintaining inventory by restocking items as requested.
• Assists with monitoring ice activities by informing participants of rules during open skate, scorekeeping, and assisting with special events.
• Assists with various administrative services such as assisting with laminating and sorting of punch cards and skate passes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Less than a High School diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years old.
• First Aid and CPR Certification within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to ice skate that allows one to monitor and be responsive to on-ice situations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic facility operations and maintenance in a recreational or public setting.
• Customer service principles and professional front-line service practices.
• Ice rink rules, safety guidelines, and general skating operations.
• Proper use and care of rental skates and related equipment.
• City of Allen’s PRIDE values and workplace expectations.
• General inventory control procedures and stocking methods.
• Basic administrative support functions such as sorting and organizing materials.

SKILLED IN

• Providing courteous and helpful customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Effectively communicating facility policies and resolving minor concerns.
• Inspecting, distributing, and organizing rental skates and equipment.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming public areas.
• Monitoring activities on the ice and reinforcing safety rules.
• Performing basic clerical tasks such as laminating and preparing skate passes.
• Working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing time and tasks efficiently during peak hours or events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent use of hand and fingers to operate computers and other equipment.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Verbal and auditory ability to communicate effectively with staff members and customers.
• Occasional reaching, bending with possible twisting and climbing to reach supplies and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly
• Occasional exposure to loud environments during events or tournaments.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, wetness and humidity seasonally.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Since this part-time position generally works less than 20 hours per week, this role doesn’t come with traditional benefits like health, retirement, or accrued time off, but it offers plenty of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community! This is your chance to be part of Work that MATTERS!—

All City employees also enjoy free access to recreation centers, including:

Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center

Ford Pool (Summer Only)

Joe Farmer Recreation Center

The Edge (Summer Only)

Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

Allen Senior Recreation Center (60+)