Posting number: S18368
Department: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Division: Acacia Park Activities
Job classification: PT Recreation & Camp Support
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Customer Service, Custodial, Community and Social Services
*Position open until filled
SEASONAL - Ice Support Staff -Acacia (PT Recreation and Camp Support)
The Parks Department is looking for reliable, energetic, and attentive employees who will be providing support to facility staff and customers at the outdoor Acacia Park Ice Rink during the winter season. The outdoor Acacia Park Ice Rink is a fan favorite for our local community and attributes to the magic of our Colorado Springs downtown holiday season. This position involves both indoor & outdoor work; Primary work schedule is evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).
Approximate dates of employment will be October 2026 - February 2027. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.
As Ice Support Staff, you will:
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Colorado Springs, with an estimated population of 478,221 occupies 195 square miles at the base of majestic Pikes Peak – America's Mountain and enjoys nearly 243 days of sunshine per year. Colorado Springs is the state's largest city in terms of area and second to Denver in population. There are currently 375 miles of trails and over 150 parks within the city.
The "Springs" is home to five military establishments, in including the Air Force Academy, many colleges and universities, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Headquarters and Museum, and over 50 different sports organizations. Colorado Springs is a thriving city and a leader in the aerospace, defense and cybersecurity industries. It also has a diverse collection of non-profit organizations and businesses with a large number of tourist attractions.
The City of Colorado Springs, which is among the community's largest employers, is organized as a home rule Council-Mayor form of municipal government with a popularly elected Mayor and nine council members. Colorado Springs ranked 4th in the US News & World Report’s 2020-21 Best Places to Live in the United States.
Learn about the City of Colorado Springs as an employer and what our beautiful city has to offer as a place to live and work by clicking on this link:
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