Posting number: 25-26-00243
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Division: Parks and Rec Organized Rec
Job classification: Skate Park Instructor/Guard
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation
Ensures all participants are skateboarding in a safe manner and following the rules set forth by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Consistently watches for any unsafe conditions at the Park. Rope off any equipment deemed unsafe and report it to the Skate Park Director. Pick up any trash or debris that you see during your shift.
Teaches all lessons as assigned in a consistent manner as developed by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Always wears helmet and pads when teaching, guarding, or skating in the Skate Park.
Attends to all injuries and follow procedures as developed by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Attends staff meetings and scheduled trainings.
Conducts a safety inspection of all equipment at the beginning of assigned shift. Checks and cleans Park surface removing any debris or trash prior to opening.
Completes reports (i.e., equipment safety check list, attendance, pad inventory) that are required during assigned shift and submit to the Skate Park Coordinator.
Provides customer service by answering all questions that are posed by the public; hours of operation, lesson times, etc.
Must arrive at the Skate Park on-time, preferably 15 minutes before scheduled shift.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Reports to: Skate Park Coordinator
Must be at least 16 years of age, enjoy working with the public, and have a demonstrated understanding of skateboarding. Must have above average skateboarding skills and have a good working knowledge of how to teach children to skate. CPR and First Aid trained.
Located on Long Island Sound just thirty miles east of New York City, Greenwich is recognized as a premier residential community. We have 8,000 acres of protected land, including 32 miles of coast, 20 parks, four beaches and a municipal golf course. With a population of approximately 61,000, our economy is thriving and leading industries are financial services, real estate, retail, home construction and home renovation. Our four libraries and numerous cultural events add to the resources available to our residents. The Bruce Museum is the second most popular museum in Connecticut and the fourth in New England with 110,000 people visiting each year.
Governed by the Greenwich Board of Education, an elected 8-member, bi-partisan citizen panel and the Superintendent of Schools, our school system is recognized as one of the outstanding in the country. There are approximately 8,900 students in our public education system at 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and a 4-year high school. Pursuing post-secondary education are 89.8 percent of our public school graduates.
