Part-time Rink Attendant

Seasonal position, generally mid-September to mid-March. Schedule: 20–30 hours/week, Monday–Saturday 4:30 pm–10:30 pm, Sunday 6:00 am–1:00 pm as needed; may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

About the role

Assists in preparing and maintaining indoor ice rinks and associated areas of the athletic complex to support various athletic programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Rink Manager in preparing rinks for all rink-related programs.
• Operate and perform routine preventative maintenance on ice making equipment including ice resurfacers, ice edger, and other equipment as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work during and at the end of the skating season.
• Clean Plexiglas shields and rink boards after each skating season.
• Secure and lock up rinks after night and/or weekend rentals and events.
• Clean rink areas, including rest rooms, team rooms, hallways, entrances, stands, players’ boxes, penalty boxes, locker rooms, and other athletic facility areas as needed.
• Sweep, wash and mop floors, empty trash, replenish toilet paper and perform other similar duties.
• Shovel snow at rink entrances/exits, emergency exits and other areas as directed.
• Contact and assist emergency personnel in the event of a skating injury.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with rink operations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting is preferred.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Clean driving record (reviewed annually).
• Must consistently wear assigned uniform and equipment and adhere to the appearance guidelines.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials in the work area.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Possess basic computer skills; willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures in the rink and work on wet, slippery ice.

Pay

$21.00 per hour, plus shift differential.