Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Durango, CO
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2023-00142
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Chapman Hill Ski Area - 4552
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Schedule Details:: 2-3 evenings every week from 4:00pm-8:00pm on weekdays.* This position is Seasonal from November 19 through mid March.
Description

Prepare and maintain the lift service area and provide safe loading and use of ropes tows.
* This position is Seasonal from November 19 through mid March.
Essential Job Duties

1. Attend required staff meetings and all training sessions.
2. Ensure required signage is placed at loading and exit areas.
3. Maintain entrance area for safe loading of lifts.
4. Meet, greet and check for tickets.
5. Check safety gates for proper operation.
6. Complete daily operators check list.
7. Responsible for reading daily announcements in Pavilion prior to scheduled shift.
8. Report to work on time, and leave work after all tasks are completed.
9. Report and discuss any problems with Recreation Supervisor.
10. Submit all reports on time to the appropriate person.
11. Dress appropriately for all activities.
12. Maintain equipment and supplies.
13. Thorough cleaning of all areas at the end of each day.
14. Administer appropriate first aid, then immediately submit an accident report form to the Recreation Supervisor for any accidents or emergencies.

Other Duties:
1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of City Parks and Recreation programs.
Appropriate techniques for dealing with conflict resolution and disputes.
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate required equipment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of effectively interacting and communicating with others.
Work Environment:
Outdoor recreational facilities, may work in or around water and slippery surfaces as well as very cold temperatures.
Periods of mobility with light and heavy physical activity.
Physical Activities:
Ability to effectively interact with other individuals (co-workers, public, children, etc.);
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects;
Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;
Acceptable eyesight to read printed material & a computer monitor and to operate office equipment;
Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means;
Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, and in person;
Ability to use operate a motor vehicle for transportation to & from other City buildings, schools.
Minimum Qualifications
Education or Formal Training and Licenses:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. May transport children via mini bus or mini van.
Possession of or ability to obtain, CPR, AED and 1st Aid certifications.

Experience:
Prefer knowledge of ski hill operations.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Part Time and Seasonal employees are eligible for a free transit pass, recreation center pass and Chapman Hill pass, with discounted rates for family members in the same household.
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01

Do you have any formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you.

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Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions.

06

This position may transport children via mini bus or mini van. Do you have possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have possession of or the ability to obtain, CPR, AED and 1st Aid certifications?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgments?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below.

10

Do you have any knowledge of ski hill operations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question