Park Ambassador - South Region - Temporary
Park Ambassador - South Region - Temporary
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- These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits
Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
As a Park Ambassador you get to work in the places the community love and in an environment where people are having fun enjoying recreational activities and spending time outdoors. You will provide customer service to patrons within Pierce County Parks South Region. We have two opportunities currently available. One is a parttime position located at the Heritage Recreation Center. The other is a fulltime position rotating between Cross Park Frontier Park Meridian Habitat Park and South Hill Park. In these roles you will be responsible forproviding directions to park amenities answering questions about park use and helping those navigate park congestion and recreation opportunities. You will also enforce codes and conduct throughout the parks to create a safe environment for the public.
Why Its a Great Department:
Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages over 5200 acres of open space trails developed and undeveloped parks. We provide recreation programs and infrastructure in active and passive parks and trails. The department consists of three divisions: Parks and Recreation Administration and Resource Stewardship. Our mission is to be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect with nature learn about sustainable practices live healthy lifestyles and enjoy vibrant community spaces.
Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department
Core Daily Responsibilities:- Understand and enforce all Park Codes
- Provide a point of contact for all patrons in need of assistance
- Maintain a safe clean and family friendly environment
- Ensure proper use of facility
- Inspect park grounds for vandalism and unsafe situations
- Fill out required reports
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Ability to apply established policies and procedures
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits of established policies and procedures
- Ability to provide service to the public in a courteous and respectful manner
- Displays high standards of professional behavior and ethical conduct
About the positions available:
There are currently two positions available. The positions are expected to start work in early May.
1. Fulltime position This position rotates between Cross Frontier Meridian and South Hill parks and works Wednesday through Sunday. Typical hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2. Parttime position This position works at Heritage Recreation Center and works Thursday through Sunday. Typical hours are 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Current drivers license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Work in hot and cool temperatures
- Work weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:- Security or community safety background/experience is preferred
- Customer service background is preferred
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed casebycase and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. Supplemental Information
- To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: www.piercecountywa/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources atat least two days prior to the need.
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Employment Type
Temp
