Deck Attendant

Class

Title:

Deck Attendant

Department: Parks and Recreation

Reports to: Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

Location: Roeland Park Aquatics Center

Days/

Hours:

Varied Schedule, 20-30 hours/week

Wage Range: $11.00/hr to $13.00/hr

FLSA: Part-time, Non-exempt

Age Requirement: Must be at least 14 years of age

Last Updated 3/26/2025

The Deck Attendant assists in pool patrons' use of the slides; enforcing safety rules and correcting infractions of pool rules. The deck attendant is also responsible for assisting in maintaining and cleaning the pool facilities.

• Exhibits positive attitude and values which align with municipal public service.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Behaves professionally and presents a professional business appearance.
• Conducts self in such a way as it reflects positively on the City.
• Fosters positive working relationships with all City staff.
• Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job.

• Responsible for maintaining the upkeep and safety at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center.
• Assists in permitting patrons to use the slides, correct infractions of pool rules and regulations of pool patrons, clean/maintain the facilities.
• All Aquatic Center staff assists with facility cleaning daily, pre-season and post-season.
• Must be willing to complete onsite training provided by the Aquatic Center staff in regard to pool slide rules and regulations.

• The applicant must pass a background check and drug test.
• Must be at least 14 years of age.

Physical Requirements: Tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (25-50 lbs.); and the operation of office equipment and hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.

Environmental Requirements: Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as inclement weather, heat, and extreme cold.

Sensory Requirements: Tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communication ability.

Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.