PT - Recreation Facility Attendant - Sportspark Attendant

Status of Employment:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Union-subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement through Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #73.

Hours:

Mostly evening and weekend hours; schedule may vary.

Description/Duties:

• Demonstrate good customer service in communicating with rental groups and patrons.

• Enforce facility use rules and guidelines and park district policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.

• Assist with the leadership and operation of youth and adult athletics.

• Assist with the planning and implementation of programs and special events.

• Supervise programs and participants.

• Answer customer inquiries or direct to appropriate staff as necessary, collect fees, follow parking procedures as outlined by supervisor.

• May set-up and take down, clean, and maintain appropriate equipment and supplies for activities.

• Conduct walk through inspection to ensure site safety and document deficiencies as required.

• May assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records regarding participants, programs, and services.

• Wear assigned uniforms at all times while on duty.

• Assist with equipment maintenance.

• Contact emergency personnel as needed.

• Enforce Park district policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.

• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.

• Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.

• Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed, and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate preferred.

• Some college preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals of various ages and abilities.

• Experience supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of recreation principles and philosophy.

• General knowledge of customer service, fitness and sports.

• Equipment set-up and use for athletic programs or fitness activities.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver's license preferred.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

• submit proof of date of birth.
• provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
• provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
• submit to a reference check and employment verification.
• submit to a state criminal background check.
• submit to TB testing.
• submit to pre-placement drug testing.
• submit to pre-placement lifting evaluation.
• submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Contact:

Elliott Srnick

Recreation Specialist - Adult Athletic Program and Services

847-782-3631

esrnick@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:

Open until filled.