What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Services Assistant position at City of St. Paul?
About the Position
This position will join the Parks and Recreation Golf team and assist with the management and operation of Highland Golf early spring through summer (weather dependent) and will also assist with Winter Snow Sports at Battle Creek, Como, Highland, and Phalen from early fall through winter (weather dependent).
Here’s what you can expect to do:
- Provide customer service specific to golf by welcoming, assisting, and orienting visitors to golf programs.
- Provide accurate program and facility information to the public in person, by telephone, or in writing via email and social media.
- Register participants in recreation management software programs, monitor enrollment, make necessary adjustments, and track attendance.
- Sell and collect fees for admission, tee times, merchandise, food, beverages, etc.
- Prepare and serve food and beverages for consumption on the premises.
- Assist in taking inventories of consumables, equipment, and merchandise.
- Fit customers with rental equipment and provides related instructions.
- Organize, lead, and monitor entry and intermediate level public programs and activities.
- Instruct, train, and demonstrate to participants various recreational skills, techniques, rules, and strategy.
- For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
- Non-traditional working hours including weekends and second shift.
- Will require working outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.
- Facilities operate from 6am - 10pm seven days a week.
- Scheduled hours will be 30 - 40 hours per week.
The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Parks Services Assistant positions as they become available in Parks and Recreation.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Experience related to customer service and/or cash handling.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
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Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.
Human Resources Contact Information:Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
