Recreation Facility Attendant - Aquatics PT

Status of Employment:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement through Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #73.

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $15.00 - $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Description:
Monitor and assist with the operation of the facility, programs and/or events. Implement procedures/practices related to the operation of the facility. Often responsible for opening and closing of facility.

Duties:

• Demonstrate good customer service in communicating with rental groups and patrons.
• Answer customer inquiries or direct to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Enforce facility use rules and guidelines and park district policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.
• May assist with 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.
• Cleanup 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.
• Responsible for the operation and upkeep specific to the Fitness Center and/or Aquatics Center at the Field House. Duties include, but are not limited to folding, stocking, washing and drying laundry. General upkeep of the Fitness Center and/or Aquatics Center. Cleaning of machines, equipment or facility. Hourly counts, tours and monitoring access to the Fitness Center and/or Aquatics Center.
• Wear assigned uniforms at all times while on duty.
• 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 admission and usage.
• May assist with other recreation programs and special events as needed.
• May assist staff and volunteers with the performance of their duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Junior in high school required.

• High school graduation preferred.

Experience:

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

• Participation in athletic leagues or fitness center desirable.

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:

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

Hours:
Days and hours will vary, includes nights and weekends. 10 to 20 hours per week.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

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

Contact:
Tony Strack
Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics
847-782-3629
tstrack@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:
Open until filled.