Boat Ranger Lead

Boat Ranger Lead

Position Type: Part-Time Seasonal

Hiring Wage Range: $25.07 - $31.34/DOQ

Full Wage Range: $25.07 - $37.60

Benefits: District Discounts

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The Boat Ranger Lead is responsible for the protection of the general public, natural resources at Diamond Lake, and staff members of the Mundelein Park and Recreation District. Performs a variety of duties including but not limited to providing boat patrol on Diamond Lake;
Park District public relations support; emergency assistance; writing reports; observing for violations that will be reported for appropriate directions and actions; field support; issuing citations; and assisting the Superintendent of Park and Facility Maintenance with administrative reports and tasks. Works independently and cannot initiate an arrest but can assist in one, and will not take action in hazardous situations but will immediately summon the proper agency.

Calls the Mundelein Police Department and reports violations, maintaining a working knowledge of all Mundelein Park & Recreation District general and Department safety rules. Available to work weekends and holidays.

Must be 21 years of age or older. Completion of standard high school program or GED. Possession of valid Driver’s License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record. Completion of certified boating course. Ability to pass basic swim test. CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification required within 30 days of employment.

• Establish and maintain a supervisory presence with Boat Rangers.
• Greet all who enter the building in a positive friendly manner.
• Develop daily and weekly schedules for Boat Rangers.
• Assist with time and attendance for Boat Rangers.
• Assist Management team in employee training.
• Maintain files.
• Assume leadership role in conflict resolution if opportunity arises.
• Perform duties as assigned/designated by Superintendent of Park and Facility Maintenance/Park Maintenance Manager or Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Provide leadership with issues involving residents and/or boaters.
• Obtain knowledge of state laws and ordinances that govern boating Diamond Lake.
• Obtain knowledge of the geography of Diamond Lake and the location of areas typically requiring extra service.
• Obtain knowledge of effective forms of oral and written English expression.
• Obtain knowledge of how and when to apply tact and diplomacy in the day-to-day applications of responsibilities.
• Obtain limited knowledge of the concepts and processes of the Illinois justice system, including specialized knowledge of a ranger's role in producing cogent and rational testimony.
• Address stressful, potentially violent situations and individuals in a firm, professional deliberative manner.
• Read and write in Standard English and perform basic mathematical operations. Ability to prepare accurate an informational report.
• Understand and carry out written and oral communications.
• Communicate and interact with a wide range of individuals and groups in a stable, professional, and courteous manner.
• Patrol Diamond Lake during assigned shift.
• Operation of a marked police boat operating in a safe and effective manner.
• Enforce boating laws, observe for safety hazards, boating violations and criminal activity.
• Communicate using patrol cell phone.
• Assist citizens, boaters, and staff.
• Assist persons in distress.
• Obtain familiarity with the topography of Diamond Lake.
• Observe, detect, document, and report boating violations.
• Address complaints concerning water patrol and lake traffic.
• Write ordinance violations when necessary.
• Assist disabled boaters.
• Perform minor first aid and assist in the transfer or movement of injured parties until paramedics arrive.
• Prepares daily activity log.
• Remove hazards from Diamond Lake.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.