Admissions/Concessions Shift Leader - Furman Aquatic Center

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Furman Aquatic Center Admissions/Concessions Shift Leaders for the 2025 Summer Season!

Shift times vary with day and evening hours, weekdays and weekends, April through September. This position will also assist with staff in-service training events and participate during weekly shift leader meetings (tentatively Fridays, 9am-11am).

Shift Leaders are directly responsible for assisting and supervising Cashiers; directly accountable to the Head Shift Leaders and Recreation Manager, and adjunctly accountable to the Parks & Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.

Open until filled. First date of application review on January 10th. Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform opening and closing procedures (unlocking/locking, POS startup, lights).
• Complete routine checks of equipment.
• Enforce rules and policies ensuring a safe facility.
• Maintain clean facility.
• Understand and use Point of Sale/Pass Management program and other required software.
• Complete nightly cash deposits.
• Delegate facility specific duties to Cashiers.
• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
• Operate facility specific equipment safely and efficiently.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper staffing levels for events by calling additional staff in or sending staff home.
• Complete required paperwork for record keeping (i.e. incident reports, cleaning checklist).
• Depending on facility, assist with food prep and food sales in concession stand.
• Contact vendors for supplies (i.e. pizza, cake, beverages, etc.).
• Assist Recreation Manager as needed (i.e. facility maintenance, staff scheduling, inventory control, etc.).
• Supervise patrons.
• Ensure building entrance is clean and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager.

Distributed Responsibilities:

• Assist Recreation Manager in training new Shift Leaders and Cashiers.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.Age Requirement:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience: 

• Cash handling, staff supervision, customer service and retail experience preferred. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required. 
• Current AED/CPR certification or ability to obtain within one month of employment.

Please attach your current CPR/AED certificate, if certified!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety. 
• Ability to demonstrate strong decision-making skills, initiative, dependability, organization, enthusiasm, leadership, and a desire to serve the public. 
• Ability to communicate positively with public.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site. 
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance (staff coat, khaki pants, and closed-toe shoes) at all times while on site. 
• Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.

Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a motor vehicle record check and criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.

NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.

E-Verify Process:
The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.

Salary : $14 - $14