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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

Reactivated: January 16, 2026

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Skating Attendant Ice Rink Special Service

City of Detroit

General Services

Reactivated

Location

Salary

$31,980 - $31,980

per year

Type

Closes

January 31, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working at a public ice rink in Detroit, where you'll patrol on skates to keep things safe and orderly, help skaters with equipment and basic instructions, and handle tasks like cleaning and customer service.

It's a hands-on role focused on ensuring everyone has a fun and secure experience at the rink.

A good fit would be someone energetic who enjoys ice skating, interacting with the public, and staying alert in a busy environment, even if they're just starting out.

Key Requirements

  • At least 16 years of age
  • Demonstrated ice-skating skills: skate forward (1 lap), skate backwards (1/2 lap), and perform effective stops
  • Ability to patrol the rink on skates while remaining alert
  • One year of preferred experience in public service or ice arena operations
  • Provide excellent customer service and enforce rink policies
  • Perform custodial duties like cleaning and maintaining the arena
  • Administer first-aid and respond to safety needs

Full Job Description

Under general supervision, in connection with the operation of an indoor or outdoor municipal skating rink of the type indicated by the class title, to maintain order among skaters, perform routine work involving contacts with the public, perform manual tasks necessary for the operation of the public service enterprise, and to perform related work as required.

Requirements

  • Patrol the rink on skates to promote the orderly movement of skaters.
  • Circulate among skaters to prevent improper skating or other activity, and to protect property. 
  • Warn persons who fail to follow the rules and report to supervisor if behavior becomes disruptive or unsafe.
  • As requested, give basic skating instruction, and assist participants in adjusting skates.
  • Referee and keep score at "in-house" ice hockey games.
  • Check shoes, clothing, and valuables.
  • Maintain order in locker rooms.
  • Monitor all public session skating events both on and off the ice.
  • Assist in the general maintenance and upkeep of the ice arena area including sweeping, cleaning and other custodial duties.
  • Assist in directing the public on ice staking activities and sports.
  • Provide excellent customer service and ensure that all policies are properly implemented.
  • During public skating, issue equipment and staff the equipment counters.
  • Supervise skating to ensure safe operations and respond to the needs of user groups.
  • Administer first-aid and perform related work as required.
  • Ensure the overall cleanliness of the arena.
  • Ability to patrol the ice while remaining alert is crucial. 

Qualifications

Qualifications (required):
  • At least 16 years of age.
  • Candidates considered for placement in this classification must be able to complete a demonstration of ice-skating skills including the following techniques: 
    • Skate forward (1 lap).
    • Skate backwards (1/2 lap).
    • Perform effective stop techniques.

Qualifications (preferred):
  • One (1) year of experience in public service and/or other activities involving safe ice arena operations. 

Additional Information

Interview:
Skate Demo:
PASS/FAIL
PASS/FAIL
Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.)
100%
Total: Interview and Evaluation of T.E.P: 100%
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 Points
Veteran Points: 0-15 Points


LRD:09/25/2025

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/13/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-detroit-5116558