Rink Attendant at Phillips Exeter Academy

TITLE:                                    Rink Attendant

REPORTS TO:                     Custodial Supervisor (Athletic Complex)

SCHEDULE:                         Seasonal,  Generally mid-September to mid-March, 20 - 30 hours/week, Monday – Saturday 4:30pm- 10:30pm; Sunday 6:00am - 1:00pm, as needed.  Schedule may vary according to departmental, and Academy needs.

Position Purpose

Assist Rink Manager and Custodial Supervisor in preparing and maintaining indoor ice rinks and associated areas of the athletic complex to support various athletic programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Rink Manager in preparing rinks for all rink-related programs.
• Operate and perform routine preventative maintenance on ice making equipment including ice resurfacers, ice edger, and other equipment as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work during and at the end of the skating season.
• Clean Plexiglas shields and rink boards after each skating season.
• Secure and lockup rinks after night and/or weekend rentals and events.
• Clean rink areas, including rest rooms, team rooms, hallways, entrances, stands, players’ boxes, penalty boxes, locker rooms, and other athletic facility areas as needed.
• Sweep, wash and mop floors, empty trash, replenish toilet paper and perform other similar duties.
• Shovel snow at rink entrances/exits, emergency exits and other areas as directed.
• Contact and assist emergency personnel in the event of a skating injury.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Experience with rink operations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

1. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
2. Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without assistance.
3. Ability to work in cold temperatures in the rink and work on wet, slippery ice.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
2. Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).
3. Must consistently wear assigned uniform and equipment and adhere to the appearance guidelines.
4. May be required to handle hazardous materials in the work area.