Warming House Attendant (Multiple Openings)

Wayzata, City of (MN); Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wayzata is hiring Warming House Attendants for the skating season (December–March). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, working with people, and helping create a safe, welcoming environment at the rink.

Attendants greet skaters, supervise the warming house and ice area, perform light cleaning and maintenance, and work evenings and weekends. Applicants must be at least 16, dependable, and prepared for winter conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and dependable.
• Availability for the full season (December–March).
• Must pass a background check.
• Basic first aid training is preferred.
• Experience supervising skating rinks or recreation activities is a plus.
• Comfortable working in winter weather.

Responsibilities

• Open/close the warming house at scheduled times.
• Greet and assist skaters; supervise the warming house and ice area.
• Perform light cleaning and daily maintenance.
• Inspect ice at shift start/end and report hazards.
• Wear appropriate winter attire during shifts.
• Maintain attendance records and assist with accident reports.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Winter readiness

Job description

The City of Wayzata is hiring Warming House Attendants for the upcoming skating season (December–March)! This position is ideal for anyone who enjoys being outdoors, working with people, and helping create a safe and welcoming environment at the rink. Attendants greet and assist skaters, supervise the warming house and ice area, and take care of light cleaning and maintenance. Shifts are available on evenings, weekends, and school holidays. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, dependable, and comfortable working in winter weather. If you’re friendly, responsible, and enjoy being part of the community, this could be a great fit!

Hours:

Hours are evenings and weekends during the skating season (December through March, depending on the weather).

• Monday through Friday – 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  • Shifts are 3 pm to 6 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm
• Saturdays – 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Shifts are 10 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm, and 6 pm to 10 pm
• Sundays – 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Shifts are 10 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm, and 6 pm to 10 pm
• Wayzata School Holidays – 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Shifts are 10 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm, and 6 pm to 10 pm

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):

• Interviews will be held the week of November 30
• Start date will be in mid to late December, depending on the weather

• Open the Warming House at least 5 minutes before the scheduled opening time and close at the scheduled time
• Communicate with thegeneral public in a professional and courteous manner
• Be at work at scheduled times or have a co-worker pick up your shift and email your supervisor
• Assist children with putting on their skates and protecting their rights both on and off the rink
• Supervise theuse of the Warming House and outside the skating area
• Perform light maintenance daily, including sweeping floors, wiping up spills, cleaning tables and chairs, cleaning surfaces in therestroom and picking up litter on the grounds, shoveling snow off sidewalks, around doors, and other places as assigned
• Inspect the ice at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure that there is nothing on the ice or that any dangerous conditions exist. Report any potentially dangerous conditions to your supervisor immediately.
• Visually inspect and monitor weather conditions to ensure a safe environment
• Wear the appropriate winter attire during your shift
• Report accidents that require advanced first aid to the Police Department. Complete all accident report forms as required
• Keep up-to-date attendance records, accident reports, damage reports, and equipment or supplies that are needed

• Must be available to work the entire season (December through March, depending on the weather)
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must pass a background check

• Previous experience supervising skating rinks or other recreation activities, such as playground leader, camp counselor, youth athletics, and/or coaching
• Basic first aid training