Park Attendant

City of Waukesha; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Park Attendant to oversee activities at various parks and recreation facilities. This role involves supervising events, ensuring safety, and maintaining a fun environment for participants. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a passion for sports and recreation. Join a vibrant team committed to enhancing community engagement through outdoor activities. If you enjoy working in dynamic settings and have a knack for coordinating events, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports and recreation management.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and programs at various parks.
• Ensure safety and compliance with park rules.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of Sports and Recreation

Education

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Computer Software

Job description

Title: Park Attendant
Location: Various WPRF Facilities
Department: Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Reports To: Recreation Facilities Coordinator
Wage: $18.00 - $23.00

The Park Attendant is responsible for the coordination and daily supervision of activities, programs and events held at various parks and shelters throughout the City of Waukesha. These include park shelters, fields, green spaces and more.

Tentative Work Schedule
Late afternoon/evening weekday
Weekends, Saturday & Sunday
Additional Hours during the week are available

1. Supervises and oversees scheduled activities for WPRF during late afternoon/evening weekdays and weekends.
2. Responsible for inventory of supplies needed at parks.
3. Supervises facilities during programs, including opening and closing, continually evaluating programs and staff, promoting a fun, safe environment for all activities, enforcing all park and program rules.
4. Follows procedures for customer feedback and follows through with supervisor.
5. Ensuring general safety of all participants by responding to emergencies, documenting accidents, and following emergency action plans (EPA) for weather related incidents.
6. Will coordinate with supervisor and grounds maintenance staff to determine whether games are playable regarding weather/grounds conditions.
7. Reports incidents, injuries and facility damages to supervisor in a timely manner, while following departmental protocol.
8. Maintains files of correspondence, forms, records, reports, and other materials in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
9. Will visit multiple parks and fields during a single shift to ensure all WPRF activities are running smoothly.
10. Works cooperatively with the grounds maintenance staff to clean and prepare park areas for rentals and events, this includes necessary cleaning.
11. Performs other tasks as requested or needed.

1. Experience in and/or knowledge of sports and recreation.
2. Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
3. Ability to communicate, be courteous and cooperate with other staff and the public.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills.
5. Ability to operate computer software and other office equipment.
6. Certification in First Aid and CPR (WPRF will provide if not).

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.