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Employment

Work in the great outdoors for Metro Parks. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position	Boat Attendant – Summer 2010
Salary	Hourly: $7.25 - $8.50
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	To be present at the boat facility at designated park during swim season. Rent boats, sell merchandise and provide required safety equipment to users, collecting money, preparing receipts, and maintaining records. Also maintain clean boats, safety equipment and facilities.
Qualifications	High school student, graduation from a high school or GED required.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2010

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Position	Concession Stand Supervisor – Summer 2010
Salary	Hourly: $7.25 - $10.30
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	Manages concession stand operations, including inventory control and supervision/scheduling of concession stand workers, while also performing the duties of a concession stand worker.
Qualifications	Graduation from a high school or GED required.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2010

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Position	Customer Service Representative (Nature Realm)
Salary	Schedule C; Part-time, Year-round
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS); Sick Leave
Profile	Serve as a customer service representative. Assists the Nature Realm coordinator in managing gift shop and information desk at F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm. Assists with the supervising of volunteers to give excellent customer service to the public.
Qualifications	Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. One year related retail experience. Knowledge of retail operations, merchandising and selling techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques of retail, including inventory control, point of sale and ability to program a cash register. Customer service skills. Ability to use common office equipment including multi-line telephones, computers, fax machines, copiers and other equipment. Demonstrated creativity; ability to plan displays for gift shop. Demonstrated ability to mentally calculate basic mathematical functions in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as is common in handling monetary and inventory control transactions. Physical condition adequate to perform all related duties, including standing on feet for extended periods of time and lifting. Ability to speak English fluently. General knowledge of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County preferred. Valid driver's license required.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
Contact	Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	February 4, 2010

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Position	Concession Stand Worker – Summer 2010
Salary	Hourly: $7.25 - $8.76
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	Under the direction of the concession stand supervisor or other supervisor, performs all duties related to the daily preparation of food products. Sell and serve food products to park patrons at Metro Parks concession stand facilities in a courteous manner.
Qualifications	High school student, graduation from a high school or GED required.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2010

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Position	Gate Attendant Supervisor – Summer 2010
Salary	Hourly: $7.25 - $10.30
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	To schedule and supervise the gate attendants, while also performing the duties of a gate attendant.
Qualifications	Graduation from a high school or GED required.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2010

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Position	Gate Attendant – Summer 2010
Salary	Hourly: $7.25 - $8.76
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	To be present at entrance gate at designated assigned park during the swimming season. Sell daily admission tickets and season passes. Admit individuals with purchased season passes or who pay the daily entrance fee. Greet and assist park patrons.
Qualifications	High school student, graduation from a high school or GED required.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2010

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Position	Head Lifeguard - Summer 2010
Salary	Salary Schedule C
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	The head lifeguard supervises the operation of Munroe Falls Metro Park's swimming facility. Lifeguards provide a safe swimming and beach area for park visitors, perform safety-maintenance duties, and carry out instructions of supervisors and the policies of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County.
Supervision	Reports to the park manager
Responsibilities	1) Perform maintenance and service functions as outlined in the lifeguard guidelines and/or assigned by the park manager. 2) Perform all duties of a lifeguard. 3) Enforce park district rules and regulations on the waterfront area. 4) Participate in the safety and risk management program of the park district. 5) Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education	High School student or GED equivalent. Associate's degree preferred
Experience	Two years of experience as a lifeguard at a pool or, preferably, a beach.
Knowledge & Abilities	1) Ability to deal courteously with the public. 2) Ability to make a prompt response in an emergency. 3) Demonstrated emotional intelligence, including: self-awareness and accurate self-assessment; sensitivity and empathy; openness, reliability, trust and consistency.
Licenses	Must have successfully completed and be current in American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving Course, preferably the Water Safety Instructors Course. Must possess current certification in First Aid and CPR. Must pass a Metro Parks water test specific to the facility.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2009

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Position	Lifeguard - Summer 2010
Salary	Salary Schedule C
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	Lifeguards provide a safe swimming and beach area for park visitors, perform safety-maintenance duties, and carry out instructions of supervisors and the policies of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County.
Supervision	Reports to the park manager, assistant park manager, head lifeguard, assistant head lifeguard and the chief of rangers. May be called upon to oversee other lifeguards.
Responsibilities	1) Perform maintenance and service functions as outlined in the lifeguard guidelines and/or assigned by the head lifeguard, park manager or assistant park manager. 2) Perform all duties of a lifeguard. 3) Enforce park district rules and regulations on the waterfront area. 4) Participate in the safety and risk management program of the park district. 5) Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education	High School student or GED equivalent
Experience	One year of experience as a lifeguard at a pool or, preferably, a beach.
Knowledge & Abilities	1) Ability to deal courteously with the public. 2) Ability to make a prompt response in an emergency. 3) Demonstrated emotional intelligence, including: self-awareness and accurate self-assessment; sensitivity and empathy; openness, reliability, trust and consistency.
Licenses	Must have successfully completed and be current in American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving Course, preferably the Water Safety Instructors Course. Must possess current certification in First Aid and CPR. Must pass a Metro Parks water test specific to the facility.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2010

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Position	Seasonal Maintenance Worker – Summer 2010
Salary	Hourly: $7.25 - $10.30
Benefits	Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Profile	Under the direction of the park manager or other supervisor, performs all duties for daily maintenance of park properties, buildings and facilities.
Qualifications	High school student, graduation from a high school or GED required. Experience in lawn care, landscaping and painting preferred.
Conditions of Employment	Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period. Possession of a valid driver's license preferred.
Application	Download a seasonal application
Contact	Loretta Bowers, Chief of HR & Administration 975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313 lbowers@summitmetroparks.org Phone calls will not be accepted.
Closing date	Open until filled
Date posted online	January 28, 2010

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