Seasonal Ice Rink Operator

Job Location:

Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516, Position Type:
Part Time, Salary Range: $18.56 - $23.20 Hourly, Job Category:
Parks & Recreation

Grab your beanies and mittens -- the Erie Ice Rink is now hiring for the upcoming winter season for a Seasonal Ice Rink Operator! If you have a passion for ice sports, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, this is the job for you!

This seasonal position plays a critical role in ensuring the ice surface is maintained to the highest standards, while providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all skaters.

Please note:

This seasonal position is expected to end at the end of the season, on or around mid/ late February of 2027.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at Risk Management and Recruitment.

• Hiring Range: $18.56/hr - $20.88/hr
• Full Range: $18.56/hr - $23.20/hr

Shifts will primarily be scheduled weekday evenings and weekends (Saturday & Sunday).

Schedule may vary depending on program-specific needs and scheduled events.

• Monitor and support ice programs and activities including public skate, stick and puck, skating classes and private rentals. Enforce Town policies and procedures as needed to ensure a safe environment.
• Manage and monitor ice conditions, including temperature, thickness, and hardness.
• Evaluate conditions for safety and implement emergency action plans when required. Completes incident reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in general rink maintenance, including cleaning, trash removal, shoveling and upkeep of the facility, storage room and public areas.
• Effectively operates the skate sharpening machine or other machines needed for smooth operations.
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, such as the skate sharpening machine, rink boards and other related tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all equipment is properly stored and in good working condition.
• Keep events on schedule according to the ice events schedule.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties as required.
• Multitask and interact with the public in a friendly and professional manner. Provides PEAK service to all guests. Responds to information requests, comments, and complaints from the public.
• Completes a variety of paperwork including equipment checks, daily logs, records and incident reports.
• Communicates effectively to establish and maintain relationships with fellow coworkers. Reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents with supervisory staff as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings

• Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach, and high ethical standards
• Inspect facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment. Report safety concerns as needed.
• Interpret, communicate, and enforce all Department, Town, County, State and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility
• Complete all required safety trainings in a timely manner and ensures staff compliance
• Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission

• Performs other related duties as assigned. May aid the Facility Maintenance Department when available

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• One-year related experience is preferred.

• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment

• Interview process
• Background checks to include:
  • National and County Criminal Scan
  • Sex-Offender Registry check
  • Motor Vehicle Report through DMV (exempt if under 16 years of age)

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Childcare benefits which include 10% discount to any Kinder Care location in Colorado
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)

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