Park Attendant

Park Attendant

The Park Attendant is responsible for the coordination and daily supervision of activities, programs and events held at various parks and shelters throughout the City of Waukesha. These include park shelters, fields, green spaces and more.

Tentative Work Schedule: Late afternoon/evening weekday Weekends, Saturday & Sunday Additional hours during the week are available.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and oversees scheduled activities for WPRF during late afternoon/evening weekdays and weekends.
• Responsible for inventory of supplies needed at parks.
• Supervises facilities during programs, including opening and closing, continually evaluating programs and staff, promoting a fun, safe environment for all activities, enforcing all park and program rules.
• Follows procedures for customer feedback and follows through with supervisor.
• Ensuring general safety of all participants by responding to emergencies, documenting accidents, and following emergency action plans (EPA) for weather related incidents.
• Will coordinate with supervisor and grounds maintenance staff to determine whether games are playable regarding weather/grounds conditions.
• Reports incidents, injuries and facility damages to supervisor in a timely manner, while following departmental protocol.
• Maintains files of correspondence, forms, records, reports, and other materials in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Will visit multiple parks and fields during a single shift to ensure all WPRF activities are running smoothly.
• Works cooperatively with the grounds maintenance staff to clean and prepare park areas for rentals and events, this includes necessary cleaning.
• Performs other tasks as requested or needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or knowledge of sports and recreation.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to communicate, be courteous and cooperate with other staff and the public.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to operate computer software and other office equipment.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR (WPRF will provide if not).

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.