Guard

Summary

Skate Guard The skate guards are responsible for maintaining order and enforcing rules on the ice. The skate guard has frequent contact with the public. Skate guards usually work in groups of at least two. Occasionally, during limited crowds, guards may work alone.Part-time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips, and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.Qualifications Ice skating experience preferredCommunication skillsKnowledge of facility operations and rules is desiredCustomer focus and relationship buildingHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be able to work independently with little or no supervisionDuties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Must have minimum degree of skating proficiencyMust have knowledge of facility rulesRule enforcementClear patrons from ice prior to resurfacingKnowledge of first aid and CPRInteract with patronsAssist in cleaning of patron areasMarginal Functions: Assist in handing out rental skatesAnnounce information during intermissionTo react well during emergency situationsPhysical Considerations: Skate for extended amounts of timeTo work 10-20 hours per weekTo work longer shifts when designated, if the need arisesTo work in an environment where changing temperatures may occurPsychological Considerations: To work alone on any shift as the occasion arisesTo work a varied schedule as requiredTo have the ability to work with staff and patrons in a relaxed and friendly mannerAbility to use good judgment in the absence of supervisionEnvironmental Considerations: Worker will be exposed to cold in the rink areaExposed to quick changes in temperature from rink to lobbyCognitive Considerations: Employee must have the ability to follow and give directionsAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writingEmployee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform his/her jobEmployee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to the confidentiality of information and problem solvingEmployee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of this position

Job Description

Skate Guard The skate guards are responsible for maintaining order and enforcing rules on the ice. The skate guard has frequent contact with the public. Skate guards usually work in groups of at least two. Occasionally, during limited crowds, guards may work alone.Part-time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips, and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.Qualifications Ice skating experience preferredCommunication skillsKnowledge of facility operations and rules is desiredCustomer focus and relationship buildingHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be able to work independently with little or no supervisionDuties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Must have minimum degree of skating proficiencyMust have knowledge of facility rulesRule enforcementClear patrons from ice prior to resurfacingKnowledge of first aid and CPRInteract with patronsAssist in cleaning of patron areasMarginal Functions: Assist in handing out rental skatesAnnounce information during intermissionTo react well during emergency situationsPhysical Considerations: Skate for extended amounts of timeTo work 10-20 hours per weekTo work longer shifts when designated, if the need arisesTo work in an environment where changing temperatures may occurPsychological Considerations: To work alone on any shift as the occasion arisesTo work a varied schedule as requiredTo have the ability to work with staff and patrons in a relaxed and friendly mannerAbility to use good judgment in the absence of supervisionEnvironmental Considerations: Worker will be exposed to cold in the rink areaExposed to quick changes in temperature from rink to lobbyCognitive Considerations: Employee must have the ability to follow and give directionsAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writingEmployee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform his/her jobEmployee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to the confidentiality of information and problem solvingEmployee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of this position