Seasonal Parks and Recreation General Operations, Maintenance and Splashpad at City of Whitehall – Whitehall, Ohio

This position helps with general parks and recreation seasonal operationsand performs a full range of duties relating to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Primaryrole will be to either (1) helpmaintainpark grounds and facilities, and/or(2)staff andenforce rules of the Splashpad. Additionally, all seasonal staff helpprovide support for events,programsand park rental operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Importance	Tasks
1	Responsible for the assigned skilled work needed for the care, maintenance, cleanliness, and safe operations of the City parks, facilities, fields, lands, aquatic facilities, playgrounds, infrastructure, and turf. Landscaping, cleaning, and janitorial duties.
2	Perform the full range of duties in and around the Splashpad, and ensure the safety of Splashpad patrons. Inform patrons of the Splashpad rules and regulations and enforce such rules and regulations in a professional manner. Responsible for online scheduling and reservation system. Ensure the Splashpad and all related facilities are safely maintained and with a high level of cleanliness. Perform janitorial duties daily.
3	Comply with all applicable safety protocols set forth by the CDC, State of Ohio, Franklin County Public Health, and the City of Whitehall. Maintains strict adherence to the operating requirements detailed in Responsible RestartOhio as administered by the Ohio Department of Health.
4	Provide assistance and support to City-wide and department events and programs, including set-up and tear down, trash duty, staffing tables or play features, crowd control, and other assigned duties.
5	Interact with and provide exceptional customer service to park patrons.
6	Conduct work in all kinds of weather; pleasant, inclement, and hazardous.
7	Respond to emergency situations as needed involving accidents, debris, or other situations.

**Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ensure use of proper safety equipment, clothing, and procedures by self and team members.
Represent the City in a positive, efficient manner by exercising good judgement in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provide exceptional customer service. Respond to inquiries from patrons and others, and refer, when necessary to the appropriate staff.
Report any malfunction of equipment, hazards, or other problems to supervisor.
Periodically test water and check chemical levels throughout Splashpad shifts. Maintain appropriate records.
Maintain knowledge of Splashpad and park rules.
Participate in organized and on the job training.
Cooperatively work with other staff to ensure a professional and enjoyable work environment.
Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL EVENT DUTY:

AssistancewithCity-wide and department events and programs, including weekend and evening hours, is required. 2026events are scheduled on the following dates:

May 23-25

June 5-7

June20

July3-4

July 25

*Dates are subject to change
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Must be available to work special event dates in addition to weekend and evening hours as assigned
Assigned hours: 24-40 per week. Minimum availability: beginning of May for training through Labor Day
Minimum 16 years of age
Knowledge of and skill in:
Manual labor required. Manually shovel and move salt, dirt, mulch, snow, etc.; lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
Materials, methods, and tools used in performing job functions
Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Customer service and rule enforcement techniques
Microsoft Office and general computer processing
Conflict resolution and problem solving

Ability to: (Mental and Physical Abilities)

Work independently and with minimal supervision

Performmanual labor tasksrequiredto maintain Splashpad and Parks and Recreation facilities

Adhere to regulations, policies, and procedures required by the City of Whitehall, Franklin County Board of Health, andany and allother regulatory/ governing bodies

Possess strong interpersonal skills

Establish andmaintaineffective and courteous working relationships with youth, their parents, other park and city staff, community organization partners, and thegeneral public

Understand, follow, and execute oral and written directions

Problem solve and use good judgement while preforming job-related tasks

Be able to work quickly under pressure and be willing and diplomatic in confronting users who are not following park rules

Manual dexterityin order tograsp, manipulate, install, or assemble objects

Sufficient mobility, stamina, flexibility, and balance toperformand repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and other physical exertions

Pass a criminal background check with no wants or warrants

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee is subjected to indoor and outdoor environment conditions, extreme heat, direct/extreme sun, high humidity, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. When working at the Splashpad,employee issubject to frequent contact with wet surfaces, and exposure to pool chemicals. Work requiressufficient physical strengthandabilitytoindependently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.