Recreation Facility Attendant - Gym Attendant PT

Status of Employment:

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

Description/Duties:

Monitor and assist with the operation of the facility, programs, events and rental groups. Implement procedures/practices related to the operation. Often responsible for opening and closing of facility before and after rental. Set up and tear down of tables, chairs, and/or equipment. Ensure safety of patrons during operation of facility.

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

• Answer customer inquiries or direct to appropriate staff as necessary.

• Receive payment for admission or parking fees.

• Assist with and follow parking procedures as outlined by supervisor.

• Open cash station, prepare for the business day, oversee, balance, and prepare daily reports, count money, and secure station at the end of the business day.

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

• May assist with the planning and implementation of programs and special events.

• Maintain proper inventory of all supplies and materials.

• Review facility schedule daily and set-up and take down as needed, clean, and maintain work area, appropriate equipment, and supplies for activities.

• Clean up of bodily fluids after any accident as needed.

• Be receptive to the directives of event leaders or renters.

• Conduct walk through inspections 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.

• May drive park district vehicles to transport equipment to sites.

• Wear assigned uniforms at all times while on duty.

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective custodial maintenance of the assigned facility.

• Perform routine facility maintenance functions to include, but not limited to, general clean up, garbage removal, and window cleaning.

• Assist with equipment maintenance.

• Contact emergency personnel as needed.

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

• Conduct self according to 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.

Marginal Functions

• Assist staff in completion of work orders.

• Maintain reports relating to daily admissions and usage.

• May assist with other recreation programs and special events as needed.

• May assist staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduation preferred.

Experience:

• Part-time or seasonal work with a recreation agency preferred.

Knowledge

• General knowledge of recreation principles and philosophy.

• General knowledge of customer service, recreation, sports, and fitness.

• Equipment set-up and use for rentals and high-volume usage.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.

License / Certification

• Valid driver's license preferred.

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

Hours:

Mostly weekend hours: schedule may vary.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

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

Contact:

Bri'elle Johnson, Recreation Specialist-Youth Athletics

847-782-3627

bjohnson@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:

Open until filled.