Park Safety & Visitor Experience Specialist

Lower Merion Township; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion Township in Ardmore, PA is seeking a Park Patrol employee with duties including monitoring park usage, enforcing regulations, and providing information for a safe, clean, and enjoyable recreational experience in Township parks. Responsibilities include ensuring public safety, enforcing ordinances, maintaining park cleanliness, handling permits, and reporting activities.

CPR is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required; the role involves flexible hours, including evenings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures maximum safety of general public using Township parks at all times.
• Maintains proper discipline of public at all times.
• Monitors park permits.
• Enforces all regulations concerning parks, including specific facilities.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the comfort stations and the parks in general.
• Assists in enforcing Township ordinance concerning Township parks.
• Provides friendly, helpful and courteous service to members of the public and fellow employees in the performance of duties.
• Participates in training programs as determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
• Reports daily to the Department of Parks and Recreation to review permits and any ongoing activities or issues.
• Maintains activity/visitor information by verification of permits and maintaining general attendance counts.
• Patrols park areas and facilities on foot and/or by driving on a scheduled basis to ensure safety and adherence to rules and regulations.
• Notes any damage or necessary repairs on Daily Report and report them to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
• Communicates with the Police Department as needed.
• Provides detailed information utilizing existing report forms.
• Provides detailed information regarding park facilities and programs offered.
• Responds to accident/injury situations. Communicates with the Police Department and assists emergency personnel as they deem necessary.
• Collects revenue from Belmont Hills and Ardmore Avenue pools and delivers to the Department of Parks and Recreation at end of shift.

Skills

Public safety

Communication skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Lower Merion Township in Ardmore, PA is seeking a Park Patrol employee with duties including monitoring park usage, enforcing regulations, and providing information for a safe, clean, and enjoyable recreational experience in Township parks. Responsibilities include ensuring public safety, enforcing ordinances, maintaining park cleanliness, handling permits, and reporting activities.

CPR is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required; the role involves flexible hours, including evenings