Ice Rink Attendant

Elmhurst YMCA is now hiring Ice Rink Attendants! The Elmhurst YMCA has an outdoor ice rink open weather permitting for free skate, lessons and hockey.

The Ice Rink Attendant is a key member of the Ice Rink Team responsible for monitoring the ice rink and providing assistance and protection to users of the facility as outlined under the standards of the YMCA. This includes providing a high level of customer service at all times and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment that ensures the physical and emotional well-being of members and guests.

Pay is $16.60 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Provides a high-level of customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times. This includes greeting and monitoring skaters entering and exiting the rink and providing skates as necessary.
• Supervises and guards the ice rink and facility and ensures participants adhere to all YMCA guidelines and procedures.
• Examines injured persons and administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Contacts emergency medical personal in case of serious injury.
• Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
• Supports the mission and vision as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Some experience in ice skating
• Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago's mission
• Customer service orientation, with the ability to effectively communicate on a regular basis with internal/external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service.
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
• Evidence of YMCA Team competencies in prior experience or practice
• Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description; The YMCA will accommodate reasonable accommodations for persons with disability.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required