Ripper Park Concession Stand Attendant, Bethany YMCA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to the Mission and Values of the YMCA.
• Ability to relate to aquatic staff, other YMCA staff and members and program participants.
• Will closely work with the Aquatic Director to achieve the program goals of the department.
• Absorb and follow instructions from the Concession Lead, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Coordinators and Lifeguards.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while working in a very fast-paced environment.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all participants.
• Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances.
• Ability to fit patrons of the pool for Life Jackets.
• Ability to help set up and take down chairs, umbrellas, and any other Aquatics equipment daily for the operation of Ripper Park.
• Help to maintain the quality of the entire pool facility.
• Help work special events and rentals throughout the summer at Ripper Park.
• Help track inventory of concession stand, along with Concessions Lead and Aquatic Leadership Staff.
• Proper cash handling, greeting, serving guests at the registers, taking orders, accepting payments, and handling cash, debit, and credit cards.
• Assist with monitoring the deck during safety breaks, weather closure and any other pool related closure where supervision on the deck is needed.
• Assist with Check-In and Pool Counts for Pool Capacity Needs.
• Assist with ensuring restrooms, locker rooms, and eating areas are serviced.
• Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool and sit in the concession stand.
• Ability to handle irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
• Remain physically able to demonstrate skills.
• Must promote safety within the aquatics department assuring equipment and facility is maintained and staff is assigned.
• Attendance at staff meeting and Aquatic Team meetings is required.
• All reports will be kept current and turned into the Aquatic Director as scheduled.
• Will keep quality control and recommend purchases to Aquatic Director.
• Must work a variety of schedules including evenings and weekends.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the y, if needed)
• Must be 16+ years of age or older to work as a Deck Hand.
• 16+ can work the concession stand as long as there is someone 18+ in the Concession Stand for money-taking purposes.
• Must have personal characteristics consistent with the Character Development Values.
• Must be able to communicate with a variety of ages.
• Ready to begin employment by May.