Description
Community Events Staff
Requirements
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Community Recreation and Events Manager, supervise train rides and wall climbs, attend to the supervision of riders and climbers and transport and take care of general tidiness of the trackless trains and portable climbing walls for community and special events as needed.
NOTE: We are looking to hire year-round part time and summer seasonal staff
Part Time Benefits
• Part-Time employees receive free membership to our Lifestyles Fitness Center and the Pelican Harbor water park.
• Part-Time employees receive 30% discount on programs and family members in their household also receive 30% off memberships & programs.
• Part-Time staff working 520-999.75 hours in the current year, will earn 16 hours of Personal Time Off to use in the following year. Part-Time staff who work 1000+ hours in the current year will earn 32 hours of Personal Time Off to use in the following year.
• Eligible for mandatory pension plan based on 1000 hours or more worked per year.
• Free CPR/AED training.
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee payroll portal.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
• Must be at least 18 years of age to drive the trackless train
• Must be 21 years of age to drive a truck with 30-foot trailer
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• An ability to operate and maintain a safe train and climbing wall.
• An ability to establish a rapport with children.
• An ability to administer discipline in a caring and patient manner.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and staff and exercise good judgment in dealing with people.
• A strong knowledge of customer service philosophies and practices.
• An ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents and staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain a fun but disciplined atmosphere.
• Greet parents and children in a cheerful and pleasant manner.
• Check fuel level of train at the beginning and end of shift. Refill if below ¾ of a tank.
• Clean train and other vehicles used at the end of each day.
• Secure trailer and check trailer lights, hitch, and brake lights for each event
• Provide and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate safety information with all passengers of the train and wall and upholding safety procedures outlined in the Community Recreation Package.
• Inform Program /Event Manager of daily operational needs and or problems including customer feedback.
• Serve in a professional and courteous manner with the highest regard for the customer including loading and unloading the train and performing all aspects of running a safe climbing wall.
• At all times uphold the Park District policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Recreation and Events Manager.
• Wear the required uniform in order to be clearly identified as a park district employee.
• Abide by the Bolingbrook Park District dress code for your area
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.
• Work as a Team Player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Walking: to review equipment, to check on participating patrons
Seeing: to drive vehicles, to monitor train rides and wall climbers, to assist patrons
Standing: to monitor and check train and climbing wall and/or patron attendance
Lifting: hook up hitch (able to lift 50 lbs.)
Talking/Hearing: to communicate with the public and staff
Reaching: to clean train, to hook up hitch, to climb the wall to assist participants
Stooping: to clean train and check gages on climbing wall
Crouching: to clean train and place pin in climbing wall
Pulling: to move and hook up hitch, to load and unload train cars
Pushing: to move and hook up hitch, to load and unload train cars
Sitting: to operate train to drive truck with trailer
Climbing: Be able to climb up and down wall and not exceed wall limit of 250 pounds
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Must have the ability to remain calm under pressure. Must be able to work when special events are scheduled. Must be able to relate to customer and other staff members in a professional manner.
FLSA
This is an hourly part time, non-exempt position
HOURS
Part-time hours as scheduled by the Community Recreation and Events Manager. Weekends hours include the month of May – September. Will also include weekdays during the day for Park District events and Wednesday evenings for concert.
Summary
Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to reviewing your application/resume.