POSITION: WINTER SEASONAL STAFF

DEPARTMENT: PARKS

WORK SCHEDULE: EVENINGS/WEEKENDS

LOCATION: FERRETTIE/BAUGO CREEK/ST PATRICKS COUNTY PARK

JOB CATEGORY: NON-EXEMPT

SALARY: $15.50/HR

STATUS: PART-TIME/SEASONAL

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

DATES: UNTIL FILLED

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as a part-time seasonal staff for winter innertubing, ski rental, and/or gatehouse operations at St. Patrick’s or Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Parks. Extensive weekend, holiday and evening work is required.

Responsibilities

 Prepare and maintain tubing hill, ski and snowshoe rental areas, warming rooms, concessions, and/or gatehouse for daily operations.

 Provide excellent customer service by assisting visitors with rentals, answering questions, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable park experience.

 Serve as a safety monitor on the tubing hill.

 Rent and fit cross-county skis and snowshoes; providing basic instruction to users as needed.

 Collect fees and sell concession items, tubing tickets, and/ or trail and gate passes.

 Accurately count, reconcile, and record daily receipts and complete required paperwork.

 Communicate regularly with park rangers or supervisors regarding programs, operational issues, and supply needs.

Qualifications

 Employee must be at least 14 years of age and be enrolled in high school or possess a high school diploma or GED.

 Must have reliable transportation to and from the work site.

Education/Experience

 Be enrolled in or possess a high school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

 Must be able to stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods while working outdoors in cold, snowy, and wet conditions

 Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs. or more and perform physically demanding tasks.

 Vision including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus.

 Ability to operate a cash register, handle money accurately, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.