Rink Attendant (Part-time)

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

City of Pittsburgh is looking for a part-time Rink Attendant to ensure safety at the Schenley Ice Rink. Responsibilities include patrolling the rink, teaching ice skating lessons, operating the Zamboni, and managing skate rentals. Applicants must reside in Pittsburgh, be at least 16 years old, and obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six months. The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents.
• Must be at least 16 years old at submission.
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol ice and rink areas to ensure safety.
• Teach ice skating lessons and train staff.
• Operate the Zamboni to maintain ice surface.
• Distribute and collect rental skates.

Skills

Ability to patrol and ensure safety

Teaching ice skating

Customer service

Operating Zamboni

Cash register/POS operation

Job description

Position Summary

The part‑time Rink Attendant works with the Schenley Ice Rink Supervisor to maintain a safe environment for patrons to enjoy ice skating and the activities that may be happening in and around the Schenley Ice Rink Building. Patrols ice and rink areas to assist skaters and prevent accidents and vandalism; maintains and distributes ice skates. The Rink Attendant teaches ice skating lessons and trains staff, as needed. During the off‑season, this individual checks in on the pickleball and roller‑skating customers, and hands out roller skates, pickleball paddles and balls when needed. Patrols the area around the Schenley Oval and tennis courts as needed.

Requirements

• Applicant must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and remain residents during employment.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old at the time of submitting the application.
• Applicants must be 18 years old or older to operate the Zamboni.
• PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances are required prior to appointment.
• Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire date and maintain them through employment.

Position Duties

• Patrol ice and rink areas to assist skaters, prevent accidents and vandalism, and ensure proper traffic flow and safe skating.
• Maintain and inspect ice for hazardous conditions; inform supervisor of hazards; place barriers around hazards.
• Maintain and distribute ice skates.
• Teach ice skating lessons and train staff, as needed.
• Operate the Zamboni to maintain ice surface as needed (will train).
• Operate cash register/POS system and train staff, as needed.
• Distribute and collect rental skates; sharpen skates (will train).
• Patrol areas surrounding Schenley Oval and tennis courts.
• Remove litter around building and on the grounds.
• Patrol building to prevent vandalism.
• Adhere to the ice maintenance program for maintaining safe ice conditions.
• Shovel snow, sweep, mop building, clean bathrooms and pick up debris on ice as requested or required.
• Assist with maintenance of the ice rink surface cleaning and power washing, as needed; rake and/or leaf blow leaves, as needed.
• Manually prune brush and fallen trees.
• Maintain grass and weeds around the ice rink.
• Monitor and assist with banquet hall parties; mop the banquet hall.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays. In the off season, the position will assist with other activities that may occur in and around the ice rink building.
• Perform other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.