Park Attendant

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or successful completion of GED.
• No prior experience is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

Additional Requirements

• Requires shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• May be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Examples of Work

• Enforces rules and regulations of recreational facilities and campgrounds to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
• Oversees the daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Administers first aid according to prescribed procedures and notifies emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Organizes, leads, and promotes interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
• Greets new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation; maintains records and collects fees as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of parks, shelters, and facilities; removes all trash, checks and cleans restrooms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website).
• Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

Pay

• Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Details regarding schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Skills

• Must enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities and campgrounds.
• Must oversee daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Must administer first aid and notify emergency medical personnel.
• Must organize, lead, and promote recreational activities.
• Must greet new arrivals and encourage participation.
• Must maintain cleanliness of parks, shelters, and facilities.

Benefits

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services.
• Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Workers' Compensation coverage is provided where appropriate.