Skate Attendant

Temporary/seasonal, non-exempt position. Not benefit-eligible. Pay: $16.40 per hour.

About the role

Join us at Eagan Civic Arena as a Skate Attendant! This role invites you to be the friendly face that greets guests and ensures a safe and enjoyable skating experience. With responsibilities ranging from operating the pro shop to assisting with special events, this role is all about community connection and teamwork. Training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests of the facility in a courteous, helpful, and enthusiastic manner.
• Answer questions and provide information to parents, skaters, and members of the public.
• Operate cash register in the Pro Shop using the point-of-sale system accepting payments for skate rentals and admissions.
• Distribute helmets, skates, and skate aid rentals.
• Utilize lighting and music system for Skate School and Skate Eagan.
• Keep equipment clean and organized in the Pro Shop.
• Assist with birthday parties and ice bumper cars.
• Keep common areas clean and safe during Skate School and Skate Eagan sessions with light cleaning (sweeping, picking up litter, cleaning surfaces in locker rooms).
• Set-up and take-down room tables, chairs, and decorate for special events.
• Perform administrative duties as needed for Skate School and Skate Eagan events.
• Monitor skaters on and off the ice for safety.
• Work as part of a team, follow work directions, and keep supervisor informed of any concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work weekends and one weekday evening consistently from September to May.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public in a knowledgeable and courteous manner.

Qualifications

While no experience is needed, the following may help you be successful in this role:

• Experience working with the public or children (e.g., babysitting, caring for a sibling, volunteering, youth sports coach).
• Experience participating in sports, clubs, or school groups.
• Ice skating abilities.
• Prior experience handling cash and/or working with a cash register.
• Availability to work a variety of hours.

Skills

• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Organization
• Ability to greet and assist guests confidently and friendly
• Effective communication with guests and co-workers
• Ability to multitask

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear.

Schedule

Hours vary to coincide with skate school classes and Skate Eagan open skating sessions. Hours are evenings during the week and weekends (up to a maximum of 20 hours per week) from September through May. Employees are generally assigned 1-3 shifts per week, with shifts averaging 2-3 hours, dependent on business need.

Working Conditions

• Working with cleaning equipment and cleaning agents.
• Arena temperature may vary between 30 and 70 degrees.

Pay

$16.40 per hour.