DECK ATTENDANT

Job Summary

Deck Attendants are responsible for the overall safety of guests using slides and non- aquatic features of the facility. The District's wage range is based on a multiple year spread for the minimum and maximum, new staff will be hired at the start of the range. For benefits this position is eligible for please copy this link to your web browser: https://www.woodridgeparks.org/jobs/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily and demonstrate the Districts core competencies consisting of financial accountability, integrity/ethics, job knowledge, interpersonal skills, policies & procedures compliance, work quality, risk management/safety, District/Department vision and values, adaptability/flexibility, dependability, teamwork, and productivity.

Essential Duties

• Enforce pool rules in a pleasant but firm way.
• Answer all guest questions, concerns, or complaints in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Have a total working and functional knowledge of all safety, rescue and first aid equipment located at the pool.
• Maintain a high level of readiness.
• Motivate other staff and work as part of the team to ensure the facility runs smoothly.

Cooperation & Attitude

• Accept responsibility for cleaning assigned by the manager(s).
• Display and enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Customer Service

• Promote Cypress Coves products and services.

Communication

• Use appropriate subject matter in the presence of staff and guests, especially children.
• Use appropriate time keeping method/system to accurately record time worked in accordance with policy/procedure. Sign and timely submit time card to Aquatic Manager.

Appearance

• Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Wear the uniform as supplied by the Park District while on duty.

Training

• Attend and be held accountable for information presented at required in- services.

Focus on Job

• Be dressed in the proper attire and on deck at the assigned duty time.
Maintain an alert status at all times when on duty and avoid any unnecessary talking with patrons or other staff members.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and demonstrate the competencies listed above in addition to the following:

• Minimum of 16 years old.
• Physical ability to swim.
• Physical ability and endurance to perform the job as required.
• Possess a deep sense for water safety.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public, organizations, civic groups, and park district employees.
• Ability to read, understand, remember, and interpret routine documents such as safety rules as well as communicate information therein.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences and to speak effectively before groups of participants or employees of the organization.
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to effectively problem solve and adapt to change.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Obtain and maintain first-aid certification preferred.
• Obtain and maintain adult, child & infant CPR/AED certification preferred.