Arena Staff - City of Willmar Minnesota : Job Details

DescriptionPurposePerforms non-supervisory manual, semi-skilled and skilled work to perform a wide range of recreational duties.Organizational RelationshipsCommunicates with: Internally - Park and Recreation Staff, Public Works, Arena StaffExternally -Community Members, Local organizations and sports associationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromotes and informs the public of announcements regarding the arena. Oversees and takes admission tickets for groups, families, and patrons. Assists in organizing of supplies and concessions.Assists in the set up and cleaning of the arena for opening and closing.Performs public relation responsibilities in working with parents and community members in addressing their concerns, inquiries, addressing disputes appropriately and fairly.Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.Perform general facilities tasks such as enforce facility rules, regulations and maintenance.Provide security for community events, assist in set-up and take down of events.Provide coverage in concessions stand and vending.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesFundamentals of public relations theories and techniques in promoting, advertising, and/or informing the public of programs, services, courses or other events/projects.Fundamentals and basic knowledge of recordkeeping and bookkeeping.Basic knowledge concerning the use of computers and related software applications and general business equipment.Knowledge of community resources and community organizations within the community.Knowledge of the theories, philosophy and approaches to recreational programming, evaluation, and implementation.General knowledge of City policies and procedures pertinent to the activities and programs of Willmar Recreation Department.Supervise opening and locking of facilities and uphold the rules of the facility.Performs other related duties as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator or Facilities Coordinator.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCounty and state health laws relating to concessions and food services; state and federal safety requirements including blood-borne pathogens and spills of bodily fluids; air quality laws; fire and building codes; state laws relating to electrical inspections; and federal laws dealing with sexual harassment.Knowledge of the operations of sound systems, scoreboard and food service equipment.Knowledge of current sports rules and recreational programming opportunities.Applying public relation theories and techniques in promoting, advertising and informing the community of programs and services.Applying judgment and discretion in handling problems, public relation concerns, and issues in accordance with the policies and procedures of the City.Using computers and related software applications and general office equipment, e.g., copiers, facsimiles and phones.Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, volunteers, department staff, and the general public.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience in recreation programmingKnowledge in set-up and take down for eventsWorking ConditionsMajority of time is spent indoors at City's multi-purpose facility. Performs a variety of physical movements such as bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting/turning. Operates a variety of equipment and machinery. Performs a variety of lifting with objects frequently weighing over 50 pounds. Occasionally enters confined spaces. Experiences temperature extremes and must maintain balance while working on ice surface. Exposure to irritants/fumes, hazardous chemicals, vibrations, infectious diseases, noise and electric shock. Uses all types of vision except color, hearing and sense of touch.