Community Center Rink Team Member (Part-Time)

Part-time, non-exempt, temporary/seasonal position starting at $13.00/hour, depending on qualifications. Located at Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN). Reports to Recreation Supervisor-Ice Arena & Concessions.

Schedule

Primary hours include Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Skate School Coordinator to ensure smooth operations, including passing out rental skates and ensuring proper fit.
• Work as a rink attendant for open skate, tot skate, and adult open skate programs by ensuring patrons have paid daily fees and are adhering to ice rink policies.
• Provide high-quality customer service by consistently exhibiting an enthusiastic and eager focus to members that is prompt and courteous; respond to questions with accurate information or refer them to an appropriate contact.
• Maintain a safe, friendly, and enjoyable environment for patrons by adhering to standards, policies, and procedures; maintain the skate rental area and skating rinks by informing customers of useful information and updates relative to established guidelines and enforcing rules.
• Perform a variety of additional duties as part of the City’s teamwork-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Wednesday evening and Saturday morning availability required.
• Ability to skate proficiently required.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, move, or carry up to 50 lbs, bend, stand, and reach.
• Must successfully complete the City’s pre-employment process, including professional reference checks, background check, work verification, and education verification if applicable.

Skills

• Communication: Conveys messages clearly and concisely in both verbal and written forms; tailors messages to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Organization: Coordinates multiple activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner; prioritizes tasks, maintains order, and utilizes tools for efficiency.
• Problem-Solving: Uses a logical, systematic approach to tackle problems; compares alternatives, notices discrepancies, and identifies key considerations for decision-making.

Benefits

• Cultivates a supportive, encouraging, and productive culture with a strong customer focus.
• Promotes wellness and work/life balance.
• Values differences and fosters inclusion.

About the Organization

The City of Eden Prairie is a service organization that takes pride in its work. Success is achieved by exhibiting core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.