Recreation Facility Attendant - SportsPark Attendant PT

Waukeganparks; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading parks department is seeking a part-time Recreation Facility Attendant to provide excellent customer service and supervise various athletic programs at Waukegan's SportsPark. The ideal candidate will have a background in recreation and will assist in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all park patrons. Flexible evening and weekend hours are expected, with competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals of various ages and abilities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good customer service while interacting with patrons.
• Supervise programs and participants.
• Enforce facility use rules and guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Supervision

Safety compliance

Education

High school graduate preferred

Some college preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Field House, Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Center - Waukegan, IL

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.29 Hourly

Job Category: Union

Recreation Facility Attendant - SportsPark Attendant PT

Status of Employment:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Union-subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement through Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #73.

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $15.00 - $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Description/Duties:

• Demonstrate good customer service in communicating with rental groups and patrons.
• Enforce facility use rules and guidelines and park district policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.
• Assist with the leadership and operation of youth and adult athletics.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of programs and special events.
• Supervise programs and participants.
• Answer customer inquiries or direct to appropriate staff as necessary, collect fees, follow parking procedures as outlined by supervisor.
• May set-up and take down, clean, and maintain appropriate equipment and supplies for activities.
• Conduct walk through inspection to ensure site safety and document deficiencies as required.
• May assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records regarding participants, programs, and services.
• Wear assigned uniforms at all times while on duty.
• Assist with equipment maintenance.
• Contact emergency personnel as needed.
• Enforce Park district policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• Participate in park district Safety and Training Program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate preferred.
• Some college preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals of various ages and abilities.
• Experience supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of recreation principles and philosophy.
• General knowledge of customer service, fitness and sports.
• Equipment set-up and use for athletic programs or fitness activities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver's license preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

• provide proof of date of birth.
• provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
• provide driver's abstract if position requires driving.
• submit to a reference check and employment verification.
• submit to a state criminal background check.
• submit to pre-placement drug testing.
• submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.

Hours:
Mostly evening and weekend hours; schedule may vary.

Contact:
Kaitlin Fischer
Superintendent of Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
847-782-3620
[e-mail]

Closing Date:
Open until filled.