Slide & Concessions Attendant

Description

This position is responsible to help support the City of Merriam's mission in helping to present a well-maintained, clean, and sanitary City properties; these duties will be performed in a safe manner, while promoting the City of Merriam's values.

Essential Functions

Prepares concession cart for daily opening and closing; stocking cart and cleaning/sanitizing cart

Waits on patrons and prepares items for consumption; including use microwave oven and a hot dog machine

Operates cash register and handles money

Assists in daily cash reporting (closing out register)

Maintains cleanliness of aquatic areas; ensuring trash receptacles are emptied, sweeping, etc.

Enforces height requirements for slide safety

Operates power and emergency switch for slides

Attends to the top or bottom on water slide platform to give directions to patrons

Promotes City values at all times

Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary

Other duties as assigned. Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age

Must be physically capable of working outside during summer months and in an indoor pool environment

Must be able to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and attend mandatory trainings and meetings, as required

Current American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard certification, or ability to obtain

CPR for Professional Rescuer certification, or ability to obtain

Must be a strong swimmer with ability to perform rescue functions in water and on land

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and to follow oral and /or written instruction

Ability to analyze situations and use effective judgement in response

Ability to remain alert for long periods of time

Ability to work without the need for close supervision; keeping personal safety in mind

Ability to work outdoors in hot weather and on hard and sometimes slippery surfaces

Ability to work in a climate-controlled indoor pool environment

Basic math skills

Ability to work in distracting conditions