Skate Sharpener- Seasonal; Winter

City of Providence Parks Department – City Center Rink

City Center Rink is in the heart of downtown Providence between Biltmore and Burnside Park. It is one of the 120 city parks in Providence, including 12 downtown parks. During the winter season, The Providence Rink serves over 50,000 ice skating and ice bumper car patrons. It is the premier destination for visitors to explore our downtown parks and a staple in the community for outdoor activities.

The City Center and Providence Rink is looking for a seasonal Skate Sharpener. The staff member will work under the supervision of assistant managers, programming supervisors and will report to the Director of Athletic and Event Facilities.

Opportunities at the City Center are fun, fast paced and challenging. Skate sharpener should have experience in skate sharpening in a public facility or in a retail environment.

• Attend required training dates
• Maintain all parks department rink public rental skates - over 500 skates
• Sharpen customer skates
• Sharpen skates at regular intervals
• Clean and maintain skate sharpening machine
• Keep detailed records of sharpening log using rink software platform
• Must be able to use software provided. Training will be provided
• Assist renting skates at rental window as needed when short staffed for shifts or during breaks.
• Assist in training skate host staff on what to look for in damaged or unsafe skates
• Monitoring the ice skating surface if asked
• Work with skate host staff to keep skates organized and safe
• Work with ticket selling staff to keep customer skates organized and deliver great customer service
• Cleaning and sanitizing skates
• Maintaining order of the skate rental room and surrounding area(s)
• Assist in opening and closing of the rental room and skate sharpening room
• Maintain a clean work space
• Meeting high levels of customer service
• Setup bumper car area and bumper cars when needed
• Communicate to patrons about skating rink rules
• Communicate with staff via radio
• Visually watch ice skating rink for injuries or other challenges
• Communicate clearly and positively with all customers and staff
• Returning and renting skates, skate aids, and helmets
• Other duties may be assigned

• 1-2 years skate sharpening experience
• Use of Blade Master Equipment and Sharpener
• Experience maintaining a skate sharpening machine
• May assist in training other staff to support sharpening as needed
• Evening and weekend hours and holidays will be included
• Experience with customer service in a public setting
• Experience ice skating
• Must be available during school vacation breaks 12/22/25-1/2/26 & 2/16/25-2/17/25

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20

• Skate Sharpening: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person