Skate Guards / Skate Rental

Talbot County Government; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Talbot County Government is seeking a Part-Time, Seasonal Skate Guard/Rentals staff to help keep the ice safe and fun. You will assist patrons with skate rentals and enforce rink rules while providing friendly service.

Applicants should have ice skating experience and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The position offers hourly pay and opportunities to support public events at the Parks and Recreation facility in Easton, MD.

Qualifications

• Ice skating experience required.
• Experience in facility maintenance or similar role.
• Knowledge of ice resurfacing and refrigeration systems is preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery (e.g., Zamboni) and basic hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a cold environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the ice to ensure skater safety, enforce rules, and prevent unsafe behavior.
• Assist skaters with putting on and returning rental skates.
• Maintain and sanitize skate rental equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer questions about rink rules and policies.
• Perform minor skate repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Assist with rink setup and break-down for public skate sessions and special events.
• Report any accidents or incidents to rink management.
• Help with other duties as assigned, including crowd control and line management.

Skills

Ice skating experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Cold environment tolerance

Flexible hours

Machinery operation

Tools

Zamboni

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

The Skate Guard/Rentals staff ensures the safety of skaters on the ice while assisting patrons with skate rentals. This position requires providing excellent customer service, maintaining rental equipment, and enforcing rink rules to create a fun and safe environment for all participants.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor the ice to ensure skater safety, enforce rules, and prevent unsafe behavior.
• Assist skaters with putting on and returning rental skates.
• Maintain and sanitize skate rental equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer questions about rink rules and policies.
• Perform minor skate repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Assist with rink setup and break-down for public skate sessions and special events.
• Report any accidents or incidents to rink management.
• Help with other duties as assigned, including crowd control and line management.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years or older
• Ice skating experience required.
• Experience in facility maintenance or similar role.
• Knowledge of ice resurfacing and refrigeration systems is preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery (e.g., Zamboni) and basic hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a cold environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Talbot County Government employees are provided one of the most competitive pay and benefit packages in the area. To view all benefits, click here.

Other

For more information reach out to Talbot County Parks and Recreation at 410-770-8050 or email [e-mail].

Contact Information

Human Resources

11 North Washington St

Easton, MD 21601

410-770-8012

410-770-8013

Skate Guards / Skate Rental

Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Part-Time, Seasonal

Closing Date: Continuous

Department: Parks and Recreation

Salary: Hourly $15.00

Talbot County is an equal opportunity employer. The county does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.