Ice Rink Positions - Seasonal

Montgomery County Parks, Enterprise Division, is seeking energetic, fun, and dependable seasonal/intermittent applicants for positions at Wheaton Ice Arena or Cabin John Ice Rink. Work hours are flexible and may include mornings, weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the roles

• Ice Skate Guard (Starting at $15.45/hr): Responsible for the overall safety and supervision of public skating sessions.
• Ice Skating Instructional Assistant (Starting at $15.45/hr): Supports ice skating coaches to provide high-quality instruction during group lessons.
• Ice Rink Freestyle Monitor (Starting at $15.00/hr): Provides support to skaters and coaches during figure skating freestyle sessions.
• Ice Rink Snack Bar Attendant/Cashier (Starting at $15.00/hr): Prepares and sells food items from the concession stand.
• Ice Rink Pro Shop/Customer Service Representative (Starting at $15.00/hr): Manages retail pro shop operations and skate services.
• Custodian (Starting at $15.00/hr): Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all public areas, locker rooms, restrooms, and facility spaces.

Responsibilities

Ice Skate Guard

• Enforce rules during public skating sessions for patron safety and enjoyment.
• Check wristbands and enforce building safety procedures.
• Provide customer service by answering questions, handing out rental skates, and giving directions.
• Provide basic first aid to injured patrons.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks like sweeping, emptying trash, and mopping.

Ice Skating Instructional Assistant

• Assist instructors on and off the ice with group classes, including helping skaters put on skates and answering questions.
• Aid skaters who may have additional needs.
• Provide encouragement to skaters and demonstrate skills as directed by the instructor.
• Knowledge of ice-skating instructional program levels and curriculum.

Ice Rink Freestyle Monitor

• Take attendance for freestyle sessions to ensure skaters have paid.
• Maintain organization of the monitors’ box, including skaters’ music and freestyle belts.
• Play skaters’ music in accordance with freestyle protocols and procedures.
• Enforce facility freestyle etiquette and educate others when necessary.
• Encourage a positive atmosphere amongst skaters and coaches.
• Communicate any issues to rink management.

Ice Rink Snack Bar Attendant/Cashier

• Prepare snack items for sale and operate food service-related equipment.
• Operate the POS system, collect fees, and answer customer questions.
• Follow food safety and security procedures involving cash and inventory.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, kitchen, and common areas.

Ice Rink Pro Shop/Customer Service Representative

• Assist customers with sales of skating-related merchandise, including fitting skates and hockey equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pro shop, including sales floor and inventory restocking.
• Perform cashier duties following commission policies and procedures.
• Answer customer questions about skates and equipment.
• Sharpen skates and perform other skate services after training.
• Use POS systems, registration systems, and basic office applications.

Custodian

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all public areas, locker rooms, restrooms, lobby, offices, and outside facility areas.
• Report building issues to management.
• Keep accurate inventory of janitorial supplies and equipment.

Requirements

All Positions

• Must display excellent customer service skills.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum age: 16 (18 for Custodian).
• Some positions require First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (training provided).
• Ongoing training and internal growth opportunities available.
• Background investigation required prior to hire.

Ice Skate Guard

• Must be proficient at skating and able to skate for extended periods (up to 2 hours).
• Outgoing, teamwork-oriented, flexible, with strong customer service skills.

Ice Skating Instructional Assistant

• Must be proficient at skating through Free Skate 4 or Hockey advanced level.
• Must be able to skate for extended periods (up to 2 hours).
• Enthusiastic, punctual, patient, and a good communicator.
• Available to work during scheduled group lesson times after school and on weekends.

Ice Rink Freestyle Monitor

• Knowledge of freestyle session management preferred.
• Must be able to work in a cold environment for extended periods (up to 2 hours).
• Available to work during scheduled session times before/after school and on weekends.

Ice Rink Snack Bar Attendant/Cashier

• Must follow food safety and security procedures.
• Comfortable performing basic computer functions, including using a POS system.
• Cash handling experience preferred.

Ice Rink Pro Shop/Customer Service Representative

• Knowledge of skating equipment preferred.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Comfortable performing basic computer functions, including POS and registration systems.

Custodian

• Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or reaching.
• Repetitive lifting of objects up to 49 pounds.
• Work hours include weekday and weekend night shifts.

Pay

• Ice Skate Guard: Starting at $15.45/hr.
• Ice Skating Instructional Assistant: Starting at $15.45/hr.
• Ice Rink Freestyle Monitor: Starting at $15.00/hr.
• Ice Rink Snack Bar Attendant/Cashier: Starting at $15.00/hr.
• Ice Rink Pro Shop/Customer Service Representative: Starting at $15.00/hr.
• Custodian: Starting at $15.00/hr.

Pay rates are based on experience and qualifications.