Lake Attendant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4823329) Apply  Lake Attendant Salary $18.19 - $20.47 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, NC Job Type PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk) Job Number 25-05305 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 02/13/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Questions Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity. Hourly Rate: $18.19 Locations: Lake Michie (2802 Bahama Road) and Little River Lake (1500 Orange Factory Road) Workdays/Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week March-November shifts vary 6:00am-6:00pm Friday-Monday; with (reduced hours off-season December-February) Position assists with the daily operation of the two City lakes by assisting customers, maintaining boats and park grounds, and supervising activities in parks and on waterways. Responsibilities include opening and closing facilities, providing boats and permits, collecting payments, keeping records, promoting safety standards, and general oversight of facilities. Work involves considerable public contact as a staff member on site, occasionally working alone. Duties/Responsibilities + Supervises lake users in a variety of water-based recreational activities. + Rents jon boats, canoes, issues PFD’s and ensures proper fit. + Issues boating and fishing permits, collects fees for permits, and maintains cash drawer. + Performs basic checks of equipment and inventory and determines repair needs. + Provides the public with information regarding rules and regulations and assists patrons with guiding crafts in waterways. + Supervises parks and waterways for safety and compliance with rules and regulations. + Maintains records of fees collected. KNOWLEDGE OF: + Safety practices and related hazards of boating. + Best practices for cash handling. SKILL IN: + Exercising initiative and good judgment. + Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups. + Record keeping. + Influencing behavior and projecting authority. + Using computer systems. + Basic mathematic calculations. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + Requires the ability to read, write and follow directions. + One (1) year of experience in boating/fishing activities. + Experience handling money in the workplace. + Must be at least 18 years of age. + A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. + A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment. Additional Preferred Skills + Customer service experience. + Able to de-escalate a situation in which a customer is highly frustrated. + Able to prioritize customer service based on the type of assistance needed. 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Are you 18 years of age or older? + Yes + No 04 Are you able to read , write and follow directions. + No + Yes 05 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire? + Yes + No 06 How many months of experience in boating/fishing activities do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 month of experience + 1 month but less than 3 months + 3 months but less than 6 months + 6 months but less than 12 months + 12 or more months 07 Do you have valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" are you willing to obtain within the first six months of employment? + Yes + No 08 Do you have experience handling money in the workplace? + Yes + No 09 Please briefly describe your experience with boating, fishing, and other types of outdoor recreation. 10 Check all that apply: + I have at least 6 months customer service experience. + I am able to de-escalate a situation in which a customer is highly frustrated. + I am able to prioritize customer service based on the type of assistance needed. + No skill/ability above applies to me. 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