Would you like to join the City of Newberry’s PRT team for an exciting experience assisting with the recreation complex and Gully Washer Splash Park? If you enjoy the sunshine and are a responsible, hard-working, energetic, and customer-oriented individual seeking flexibility and fun, then we have an opportunity for you! In this position, you will work in Gully Washer Splash Park, the scheduled tournaments, and/or work in the concession area. The right candidates will be able to cross-train in all three areas.
Splash Park Attendants
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Supporting Splash Park operations and facility upkeep and safety.
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Reminding guests of splash park rules, when necessary, in a polite, firm manner.
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Processing and ensuring DHEC compliance with water analysis through log maintenance.
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Rendering first aid/CPR, if required.
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Performing a variety of general maintenance duties including facility and restroom cleaning, stocking of supplies, and upkeep of splash park features.
Tournament Attendants
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Provide supervision of the recreation complex facilities during tournaments to include ball fields, playground, splash park, and multi-purpose fields.
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Maintain ball fields to include chalking and painting field lines, raking, measuring, and moving bases and pitching rubbers.
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Clean and restock bathrooms as needed.
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Operate a chalk liner, line painter, rake, broom, and tape measure.
Concessions Attendants
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Serve food and beverages to customers in a fast-paced environment.
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Prepare hot food by following the instructions provided.
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Operate a grill/Blackstone/air fryer.
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Clean equipment, wash dishes, sweep, and mop.
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Assess inventory and assist in stocking and restocking items as necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
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First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, or ability to obtain certifications.
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Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a valid SC driver’s license.
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Able to occasionally lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
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Prefer applicants with three (3) to six (6) months of customer service experience and/or training that provided relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities.
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Reporting promptly at the assigned time of duty and remaining on duty until the designated shift has been completed. If unable to work due to an emergency or illness, employees must notify the PRT Program Manager in advance and obtain a staff substitute.
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Providing exceptional customer service to diverse groups and individuals within the public as well as with City staff. Speaking clearly.
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Must be able to multi-task and be self-motivated.
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Ability to process card payments and process cash transactions with accuracy.
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Attend mandatory training sessions and periodic meetings.
Flexible Scheduling:
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Gully Washer Splash Park is open six (6) days a week. The park will remain staffed on holidays. The position will begin in the middle of May and will be operated until Labor Day. During the summer operation, working hours will be Tuesday-Saturday between 9:30a – 5:30p and Sunday between 1:30p – 5:30p. Coverage for private parties will also be needed.
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Tournaments are typically on Saturdays between the hours of 7:00a – 9:00p.
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Concessions are open from March – December. During the traditional youth baseball/softball season, March – July, hours will be 5:00p – 9:00p Monday – Friday, and some Saturdays. Top Gun or Adult Softball tournaments are on Saturdays, March – December, with hours being between 8:00a – 8:00p.
Hours & Pay Information:
This is a part-time, hourly position with varying hours between 0 hours – 28 hours each week, as needed. The pay rate is $12.00/hour for support attendants or $13.50/hour for lead attendants. Any support applicant must be 16 years or older and have a driver's license. To qualify for a lead attendant position, the applicant must be at least 18 years old and have experience in a previous leadership/supervisory role.
The City of Newberry is a vibrant, growing, municipality! We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow and develop in their positions and grow careers with the City. If you want a long-term opportunity within an exciting organization, this position may be for you.
The City of Newberry is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The City strives to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We all share in the responsibility for achieving these goals, and for making the City of Newberry a place where each of us may contribute to and realize the successes from a broadened understanding, heightened awareness, awakened empathy, and the fostering of empowerment.
Equal Opportunity Employer - This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people meeting the required qualifications to apply.
