Skate Rink Guard

City of Springfield, MA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield, MA is seeking personnel to assist in municipal skating-hockey rink activities and to support planning, organizing, promoting and leading hockey and skating programs under the Rink Manager.

The role includes enforcing safety, directing classes, and acting as scorer or timer for games, while helping maintain ice, facilities, and orderly rink operations. High school diploma preferred and substantial skating experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hockey and skating activities and related safety rules.
• Understanding of facility user conduct rules and regulations.
• Basic first aid knowledge and safety precautions.
• Planning special events and promoting hockey leagues and skating instruction.
• Ability to organize, lead and participate in hockey games and activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and promoting hockey leagues for all ages.
• Assist in planning, organizing and directing skating classes and clinics.
• Serve as scorer or timer for hockey games at the rink.
• Enforce rules and safety procedures for rink patrons.
• Maintain order and protect property during skating sessions.
• Maintain ice surfaces and rink facilities; assist in cleaning and upkeep.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Hockey knowledge

Safety awareness

Event planning

First aid knowledge

Public interaction

Instructional skating

Following instructions

Spectator/customer service

Leadership in activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is routine recreation work in conducting assigned activities of a municipal skating-hockey rink. Work involves responsibility for assisting in assigned aspects of organizing, coordinating, promoting, and leading hockey and skating programs. Work is performed in accordance with standard recreational practices and procedures under the supervision of the Rink Manager who assigns activities and reviews work through conferences and observation. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organizing, coordinating, and promoting hockey leagues of all ages
• Assists in the planning, organizing,and directing of classes in figure skating and promoting clinics for instructional skating
• Acts as scorer or timer of hockey games conducted at the rink
• Enforces rules and procedures providing for the safety of public skating rink patrons
• Preserves order among patrons and protects property during skating sessions
• Assists in maintaining the condition of ice surfaces by operation of scraping and related equipment
• Assists in keeping rink and related structures in clean and orderly conditions
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of the techniques, rules, materials, and equipment of hockey and skating activities
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations governing conduct of facility users
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in work performed
• Some knowledge of planning special events and of first aid
• Ability to organize, lead, and participate in hockey games and activities suited to needs and desires of participants
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability in performing and teaching skating skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Considerable experience in skating and in assisting in organizing and promoting hockey leagues and skating instruction