Ice Guard

Kettering, City of (OH); Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kettering's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department is seeking a part-time Iceguard at the Kettering Ice Arena. You will provide high-quality customer service, monitor the arena to prevent accidents, enforce rules, and help keep the facility clean.

Must possess skating proficiency, be dependable, and able to work a flexible schedule. CPR/First Aid is preferred and training may be provided. Prior experience is helpful but not required; attendance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess proven skating proficiency.
• Must be dependable, conscientious and able to work with staff and the public.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with the public and handle emergencies effectively.
• Flexibility in schedule is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patron safety and enforce arena rules with diplomacy.
• Sharpen skates and maintain skate area as directed by supervisors.
• Perform cleaning duties as requested to keep the arena clean.
• Report accidents/incidents and follow city policies and procedures.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Enforce City of Kettering policies and guidelines.
• Support duties related to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Dependable

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Join our award-winning Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts team as a part-time Iceguard. We need your energy and positive attitude to provide high-quality customer service at the Kettering Ice Arena. This position monitors the arena area to prevent accidents provides assistance and customer service to all participants and patrons of the Kettering Ice Arena. This position is responsible for ensuring that ice arena rules are enforced safety issues are addressed and the facility remains clean.

Compensation: Pay range is $11.10 to $13.05 per hour. Entry rate is contingent upon candidate’s related skills knowledge and abilities.

• Responsible for the safety of all patrons; Responsible for enforcing all rules and regulations with proper diplomacy;
• Responsible for the protection and care of Arena property and equipment; Patches any holes in the ice;
• Maintains control of flow on the ice surface in case of an injury;
• Reports all accidents and incidents and has a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures;
• Brings all discipline problems to the attention of the Coordinator on Duty;
• Learns to sharpen skates and does so as directed by the Skate Instruction Coordinator, Assistant Arena Coordinator or Ice Arena Manager; Maintains proper order of all skates;
• Performs all cleaning duties as requested by the Assistant Arena Coordinator and Ice Arena Manager;
• Attends and participates in all scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings;
• Responsible for being aware of and enforcing all City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts policies and guidelines;
• Carries out any assigned responsibilities relating to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as directed by the Coordinator, Supervisor or designee;

Regular and predictable attendance required.

Must possess a proven proficiency in skating. Must be dependable, conscientious, alert, even-tempered and able to work well with staff and the public. Must be able to verbally communicate to the public and handle facility and patron emergencies and altercations in an effective way. Must be personable and willing to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff members, volunteers and the general public.

Some experience preferred, but not required. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification preferred. CPR training and certification provided if needed. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer