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The Haverford Skatium Is Hiring

The Skatium needs to hire a Skatium Operations Associate. See job details such as requirements, duties, qualifications, and more here.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Skatium in Haverford Township is looking to hire a full-time worker to help with day-to-day operations.

Interested and qualified candidate can apply now through Jan. 29.

The job is full time, 40 hours a week, with shifts on weekdays, weekends, and nights.

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Hourly pay is $17.75.

Skatium Operations Associates provide general operational support to management and customer service to patrons at the Skatium. This position will assist the Operations Manager with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks to effectively operate the Skatium facility and to provide a safe and enjoyable skating experience for our patrons.

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They work under the direction of the Skatium Operations Manager.

Download an employment application online here.

Below are details on qualifications, duties, and more for the position.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • Proficient in general ice skating skills and ability.
  • Proficiency in computerized office environment including the Microsoft Office Suite of products (concentration in Word, Excel and Publisher).
  • Superior customer service skills as this position is highly involved with the public.
  • Professional in appearance, attitude and work products.
  • Ability to work at a very fast past with little supervision.
  • Capable of successful passing of drug/alcohol screenings.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently with self-directed and frequently changing priorities and to operate in efficient and organized manner with strong work ethic and initiative.
  • Possess strong attention to detail, procedures and safety protocol.

Essential functions:

  • Operate ice re-surfacer and related equipment at scheduled times to maintain ice surface.
  • Perform cleaning and custodial functions during each shift/day's operation.
  • Provide supervision and direction to staff tasked in various aspects of customer service.
  • Provide assistance to open/close Point of Service cash register with each shift, adhering to the cash handling policy.
  • Open/close facility, as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or his/her designee.

Equipment used:

  • Personal and Network Computer Equipment
  • 12 digit adding machines
  • Ice Resurfacer ( with training provided upon hiring)
  • Point of Service Cash Register

Licenses, Registrations, or Certificates Required:

  • HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Valid Driver's License
  • PA Criminal Background Check (applicant must obtain and provide prior to start date)
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance (applicant must obtain and provide prior to start date)
  • FBI Clearance (applicant must obtain and provide prior to start date)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, listen and to read, write and type. The employee is occasionally required to walk; drive, climb stairs; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed in a busy recreational facility. Climate is significantly cooler than a typical work environment and employee will be subject to frequent temperature changes. Work occasionally involves responding to angry, frustrated or upset individuals.

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