Skate Host- The Rink at Rockefeller Center

1 week ago


New York, United States SPS North America Inc Full time

#temporary

Overview:
SPS is seeking warm, out-going, team-oriented individuals to contribute to the hospitality culture of The Rink at Rockefeller Center. As a valuable member of the team, you are the face of the famous skating rink and will be responsible for creating uniquely unforgettable experiences for our guests. Our team members are empowered to create singular moments by displaying a strong attention to detail and anticipating our guests' needs. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to quickly learn and communicate information pertaining to The Rink as well as other aspects of Rockefeller Center.

Schedules are flexible, and include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Availability on weekends and holidays is required. Fluent English is required and the ability to speak multiple languages is a plus. Applicants must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist, and lift throughout an entire shift. Due to the nature of this role and its responsibilities, the employee must report to the on-site work location during scheduled work hours. Public health and safety are a top priority of every team member. All employees must be committed to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all our guests and staff.

Position Summary:
Skate Hosts are responsible for creating a safe, enjoyable on-ice environment. This involves verifying admission to the ice surface and monitoring all ongoing activity to ensure the safety of our guests. The Skate Hosts are also tasked with general Rink related responsibilities such as cleaning/handling rental skates, directing large groups of people and assisting with occasional ice maintenance. The successful candidate should bring a hospitality mindset, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail to their role.

Primary Responsibilities
- Inform and enforce all health & safety guidelines
- Inform and enforce all on-ice policies to provide a safe, enjoyable experience for all guests
- Verify admission to the ice surface and inform skaters of proper directional flow of traffic
- Assist guests who have fallen or are injured (help Medic on Duty when required)
- Engage with skaters in a friendly encouraging manner
- Handle all rental skate duties (skate exchange, guest education, cleaning/sanitizing)
- Anticipate guest needs and build rapport with all visitors
- Do the very best to answer or find the answer to all questions guests may have pertaining to The Rink, Rockefeller Center or any item that falls under the scope of offering exceptional hospitality

Other Responsibilities
- Inform and enforce all health & safety guidelines
- Check tickets prior to entry and communicate appropriate information
- Scan guest's ticket with QR Code scanner, issue appropriate credentials required for rink entry and communicate any additional information required for skating session
- Instruct guests to follow proper locker usage and etiquette
- General maintenance during snow events

Requirements
- Must be comfortable and confident ice skating and able to skate for several hours at a time. A background in recreational or professional ice sports is preferred. (All Skate Hosts will undergo an on-ice interview to confirm skating abilities.)
- Must provide your own well-conditioned ice skates, approved by management. (Hockey skates, figure skates, and recreational skates are generally acceptable. Speed skates are not permissible)
- Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing
- Ability to work in high-volume situations and direct large groups of people
- A significant portion of the shift will take place outside (Insulated winter jacket & vest provided)
- In addition to skating, role may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, stooping, pushing, pulling and carrying
- Ideally open availability including weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
- Must be able to follow uniform and other grooming guidelines
- Must be able to follow all other policies implemented by SPS/The Rink

Pay Range

$18-$24 USD

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities
  • Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do
  • We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees
  • Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, Entertainment Discounts, & Paid Time Off.
    • Note: Please inquire with the Human Resources team for benefit offerings per role as regular positions that routinely are under 30 hours/week may have a different benefit offering.

About SPS

SPS is an award-winning employer of choice offering outsourcing solutions that leverage Intelligent Automation (Artificial Intelligence & Robotic Process Automation) in more than 22 countries across the globe.

In North America, our services include Mailroom Management (both physical and digital), Office Services such as Reception, Lobby Concierge and Conference Room Management in addition to Document Processing Services utilizing leading edge technologies. Our clients today are companies in sectors such as banking, insurance, legal, higher education, advertising and other professional services, including many Fortune 500 companies.

SPS is committed to delivering high caliber outsourcing experience to our clients and offering our employees challenging and exciting career opportunities throughout the North America region and globally. SPS is committed to investing in the professional development of our employees and offers competitive comprehensive benefits and diverse development training programs that lead to building careers.

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