Slide & Concessions Attendant

DescriptionThis 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 FunctionsPrepares concession cart for daily opening and closing; stocking cart and cleaning / sanitizing cartWaits on patrons and prepares items for consumption; including use microwave oven and a hot dog machineOperates cash register and handles moneyAssists in daily cash reporting (closing out register)Maintains cleanliness of aquatic areas; ensuring trash receptacles are emptied, sweeping, etc.Enforces height requirements for slide safetyOperates power and emergency switch for slidesAttends to the top or bottom on water slide platform to give directions to patronsPromotes City values at all timesWears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessaryOther duties as assigned.RequirementsMust be at least 16 years of ageMust be physically capable of working outside during summer months and in an indoor pool environmentMust be able to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and attend mandatory trainings and meetings, as requiredCurrent American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard certification, or ability to obtainCPR for Professional Rescuer certification, or ability to obtainMust be a strong swimmer with ability to perform rescue functions in water and on landAbility to effectively communicate verbally and to follow oral and / or written instructionAbility to analyze situations and use effective judgement in responseAbility to remain alert for long periods of timeAbility to work without the need for close supervision; keeping personal safety in mindAbility to work outdoors in hot weather and on hard and sometimes slippery surfacesAbility to work in a climate-controlled indoor pool environmentBasic math skillsAbility to work in distracting conditions