Summer Pool Staff - Pool Attendants And Cashiers

Salary: $16.70 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: FY2024-00888
Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture
Division: Water Park (1422)
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
The City's is looking for energetic and responsible individuals to fill seasonal positions at the this summer. The summer season begins Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 25, 2024) and runs through Labor Day (September 2, 2024).
Applicants will be considered for Pool Attendant and/or Cashier positions at the City's discretion and based on operational needs, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position(s). Pool Attendants may be selected and trained to work at the Interactive Water Feature at Olde Towne Plaza in addition to the Water Park at Bohrer Park. Opportunities to work at the City's indoor aquatic facility throughout the year may also be available to successful candidates.
Working at the Water Park is a great opportunity to work outside in the summer sun! While the job is rewarding and fun, it comes with a great deal of responsibility too. Duties may include greeting guests and checking bags at the front gate, enforcing pool and water slide rules, answering the phone, handling money and processing memberships, cleaning the facility throughout the day and at closing, and ensuring that customers have a safe, secure, and enjoyable visit to the Water Park!
Flexible hours; daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday work is required. Hours per week will vary based on operational needs. Hands-on training is provided. Starting pay rate is $16.70 per hour and up, depending on the position, and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Working at the Water Park offers a team-oriented setting, leadership opportunities, and an overall high-quality work experience!
Job Functions
What you will do with us:

• Assist with daily operation, maintenance, and customer service.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations; ensure visitors have a safe and pleasant experience.
• Greet visitors, answer the telephone, check bags at the front gate.
• Process registrations and reservations and payments for admission, passes, lessons, group reservations, and other activities; prepare bank deposits and related reports.
• Routine administrative tasks.
• Facility maintenance such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, collecting/disposing of trash, restocking supplies, etc.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click on the job title to view the classification description for the or position.
Qualifications
What you will need to be considered:

• A positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to deal with customers professionally, diplomatically, and courteously.
• Be dependable, reliable, and punctual with a high level of maturity.
• Ability to use good judgment and enforce rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification desirable but not required.

Pool Attendant - Specific Qualifications:

• At least 14 years of age by May 15, 2024.
• Some comparable work or volunteer experience, or participation in one or more recreation activities, preferred.
• Must be able to swim at a basic level; desire to become a lifeguard in the future preferred.

Cashier - Specific Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in guest services or equivalent.
• Previous cash management experience preferred.

Any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the specific position is qualifying.
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit a completed online application to be considered. Include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), list any pertinent skills or certifications/licenses you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
This is a continuous recruitment; review of applications will begin immediately and positions will remain open until filled. Prompt application is highly encouraged. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
Work permits are required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland. Work permits are issued by the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor & Industry, and are not issued until the minor has been offered a job. for more information.
Working in and around an outdoor aquatic environment subjects you to seasonal temperatures and weather conditions, noise, and other dangers and distractions. You may routinely be exposed to the sun and extreme heat and to toxic or caustic chemicals and allergenic substances, as well as blood and body fluids when cleaning or rendering assistance. You may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment while performing some job duties.
For more information about the position, contact the Aquatics Team at or 301.258.6445. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.
Benefits are not available with this position.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you or will you be at least 14 years of age as of May 15, 2024?

• Yes
• No

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Indicate the highest level of education obtained as of May 15, 2024.

• Current High School Student
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College (No Degree)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Other

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Which of the following best describes your prior experience providing customer service or guest services?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• More than 2 years

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Are you interested in becoming a cashier?

• Yes
• No

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Can you swim at a basic level?

• Yes
• No

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Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard in the future?

• Yes
• No

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List any recreation activities in which you have participated. If none, please state "None."
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Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No

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How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

• City of Gaithersburg Website
• Job Interest Card Notification
• Indeed
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Other Website
• Social Media
• Friend or Relative
• I am a Current City Employee
• Other

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