Seasonal Ice Rink Operator (89561)

Town Of Erie; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Erie Community Center membership

KinderCare discount (Colorado)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Colorado Sick Leave

Job summary

Town of Erie is seeking a Seasonal Ice Rink Operator at the Erie Ice Rink, Erie Community Center, Erie, CO. This part-time, hourly role maintains ice quality and safety for skaters during the winter season.

Shifts focus on weekday evenings and weekends; the season ends around February 2027. The role requires reliability and hands-on maintenance of ice surfaces and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• One year related experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support ice programs and activities including public skate, stick and puck, skating classes and private rentals.
• Manage and monitor ice conditions, including temperature, thickness, and hardness.
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and upkeep of rink facilities.
• Keep events on schedule according to the ice events schedule.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $18.56 - $23.20 Hourly, Job Category: Parks & Recreation

Grab your beanies and mittens -- the Erie Ice Rink is now hiring for the upcoming winter season for a Seasonal Ice Rink Operator! If you have a passion for ice sports, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, this is the job for you!

This seasonal position plays a critical role in ensuring the ice surface is maintained to the highest standards, while providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all skaters.

Please note: This seasonal position is expected to end at the end of the season, on or around mid/ late February of 2027.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at [e-mail] and [e-mail].

Part-Time, Hourly

• Hiring Range: $18.56/hr - $20.88/hr
• Full Range: $18.56/hr - $23.20/hr

Anticipated Work Schedule

Shifts will primarily be scheduled weekday evenings and weekends (Saturday & Sunday).

Schedule may vary depending on program-specific needs and scheduled events.

Duties And Responsibilities

Ice Rink Operation Duties

• Monitor and support ice programs and activities including public skate, stick and puck, skating classes and private rentals. Enforce Town policies and procedures as needed to ensure a safe environment.
• Manage and monitor ice conditions, including temperature, thickness, and hardness.
• Evaluate conditions for safety and implement emergency action plans when required. Completes incident reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in general rink maintenance, including cleaning, trash removal, shoveling and upkeep of the facility, storage room and public areas.
• Effectively operates the skate sharpening machine or other machines needed for smooth operations.
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, such as the skate sharpening machine, rink boards and other related tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all equipment is properly stored and in good working condition.
• Keep events on schedule according to the ice events schedule.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties as required.
• Multitask and interact with the public in a friendly and professional manner. Provides PEAK service to all guests. Responds to information requests, comments, and complaints from the public.
• Completes a variety of paperwork including equipment checks, daily logs, records and incident reports.
• Communicates effectively to establish and maintain relationships with fellow coworkers. Reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents with supervisory staff as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings

Town Wide Expectations/Duties

• Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach, and high ethical standards
• Inspect facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment. Report safety concerns as needed.
• Interpret, communicate, and enforce all Department, Town, County, State and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility
• Complete all required safety trainings in a timely manner and ensures staff compliance
• Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission

Other/Miscellaneous

• Performs other related duties as assigned. May aid the Facility Maintenance Department when available

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• One-year related experience is preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment

Pre-employment screenings include

• Interview process
• Background checks to include:
  • National and County Criminal Scan
  • Sex-Offender Registry check
  • Motor Vehicle Report through DMV (exempt if under 16 years of age)

Benefits

Part-Time employees receive the following benefits

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Childcare benefits which include 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)

Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes

EEOC

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.