Rink Aide/Part-Time

City of Rochester (NY); City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Rochester NY is seeking part-time rink Aides to manage admissions, skate rental, and safety at the ice rink. The role involves assisting skaters, enforcing rules, and maintaining rink conditions during events.

Candidates must be at least 15 years old and able to skate; no formal education or experience is required. The position is seasonal, with duties including first aid and event support.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• No minimum education or experience required.
• Must be able to ice skate.
• Seasonal/part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Collect fees and operate cash register following cash handling procedures.
• Issue and collect ice skates.
• Enforce rules of conduct for participants.
• Monitor ice conditions and participant behavior.
• Administer first aid or seek qualified help when needed.
• Monitor audience at events and enforce event rules.
• Assist beginning skaters or skating instructors as needed.
• Keep work area free of debris.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
• Assist with scheduling facility use for groups.

Skills

Skating ability

Cash handling

Customer service

Safety awareness

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Employees of this class collect fees from participants for rink admission and skate rental. Rink Aides also issue ice skates, monitor the rink and enforce posted rules of conduct, assist beginning skaters, and perform routine maintenance activities. This position is distinct from other general recreation positions in that the work involves specific duties at ice rinks which require the ability to skate. Positions of this class are only part-time and/or seasonal in nature. Direct supervision is received from higher level staff. Related work is performed as required.

• Collects fees and operates cash register, following all cash handling procedures;
• Issues and collects ice skates;
• Enforces rules of conduct for youth and adult participants;
• Monitors participants' behavior and assesses ice conditions while skating the rink;
• Administers first aid when necessary, or gets help from qualified staff member;
• Monitors audience behavior at hockey games, ice shows, and other special events, and enforces rules pertaining to these events;
• Assists beginning skaters and may assist skating instructors or give lessons as necessary;
• Keeps area free of debris;
• Reports unsafe conditions, damage to equipment or facility, or particularly difficult problems with participants or permit users;
• Assists with scheduling or rescheduling facility use for groups.

There are no minimum educational or experience requirements. Employees must be fifteen (15) years of age or older and able to ice skate. Applicants under the age of 18 will be required to supply a work permit issued by their school district.