What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sailing Attendant position at WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT?
Job Details
Description
The Wilmette Park District offers Summer Short-term staff the following benefits: Individual Seasonal Beach and Pool Pass, One (1) parking decal for Gillson Beach (over 16 years of age only), Individual Center Fitness Club Membership for June – August for the year of employment.
Sailing Beach Attendant Job Summary
The Sailing Beach Attendant is responsible for the daily upkeep of grounds and equipment to provide a safe area for patrons. The season begins in early May and ends in mid-October.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist sailing rack renters on and off the water
- Monitor and complete reports on water conditions, safety, and equipment checks, and incident reports
- Assist in preparing rental and camp equipment
- Monitor beach activities and entrance/exit points to ensure patron safety and compliance with rules
- Perform water rescues as needed
- Enforce all area rules and regulations with consistency
- Assist with park and facility cleanliness
- Comply with established Park District and site procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned based on agency needs
- Actively contribute to the Park Districts’ sustainability goals
Safety Responsibilities:
- Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents
- Obey all Park District and departmental safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted at the facility and property
- Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions to the immediate supervisor
- Attend and participate in required safety training
- Review all accident and incident reports that occur under the area of responsibility and send them to the Human Resources/Risk Management division
- Responsible for administering minor first aid if needed
Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):
- Ability to deliver information in a clear and effective manner
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- One (1) year sailing experience required
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, carry, and repeatedly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance
- Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds
- Holiday and weekend work is required
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
- Preference will be given to applicants with Safety Rescue and Support Certification and/or Safe Power Boating Certification
Qualifications
Salary : $16
