Warming House Attendant

Join the City of Bemidji, MN team as a Warming House Attendant and be part of a dynamic team that provides exceptional customer service and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors to our outdoor pleasure rinks and hockey rinks.

The Warming House Attendant is responsible for providing leadership, enforcing rules, and implementing safe recreation practices both on the rinks and in the warming house. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Oversee ice rinks and warming house by enforcing rules and maintaining safe, orderly conduct.
• Responsible for opening and closing warming house, when scheduled.
• Provide assistance to patrons (i.e. lacing up skates, answering questions).
• Provide direction in the event of an emergency.
• Perform general maintenance such as shoveling or sweeping light snow off rinks and walkways and general cleaning of the warming house.
• Provide verbal and written reports regarding attendance, injuries, incidents, and weather conditions.
• Report acts of vandalism and/or equipment needing repair.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferably, some work experience related to arena and/or outdoor recreational facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the City of Bemidji's rules and guidelines for using the warming house and skating rinks.
• Ability to demonstrate courtesy and tact when dealing with the public.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in an organized and timely manner.
• Ability to arrive and leave work on time, as scheduled.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Parks Superintendent via verbal and written reports.
• Flexibility for scheduling.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.

The work environment is outside in various weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves more than 100 pounds.

This position is not eligible for benefits.