Outdoor Pool Attendant
University System of New Hampshire
Outdoor Pool Attendant
University System of New Hampshire
New Hampshire public university system
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The Water Access Attendant ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests at the UNH Outdoor Pool and Mendums Pond by managing facility access, equipment rentals, concessions, and outdoor recreation areas. This role provides excellent customer service, oversees membership and guest pass sales, and helps maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Additional responsibilities include trail maintenance, parking oversight at Mendums Pond, and ensuring the smooth operation of Outdoor Pool concessions. Weekend availability is required for this position.
Duties/Responsibilities
Guest Services & Facility Access (40%)
Provide excellent customer service and greet all patrons warmly.
Establish rapport with guests and staff while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
Maintain a strong knowledge of Campus Recreation programs and facilities.
Explain, interpret, and enforce Campus Recreation policies and procedures.
Monitor facility access points, ensuring proper guest entry and membership compliance.
Process member, guest pass, and daily admission access at Outdoor Pool & Mendums Pond.
Equipment Rentals & Recreation Oversight (25%)
Oversee rental and return procedures for boats, stand-up paddleboards, and other recreation equipment.
Provide information on available activities, site policies, and operating hours.
Supervise and maintain outdoor recreation areas, including trails, picnic sites, and group reservations.
Conduct basic trail maintenance to ensure safety and accessibility.
Concessions & Sales (15%)
Operate and oversee concession sales at the Outdoor Pool.
Handle cash and card transactions for food, beverages, and merchandise.
Ensure proper inventory management and cleanliness of the concession area.
Mendums Pond Parking & Site Management (10%)
Oversee parking procedures and ensure compliance with Mendums Pond access policies.
Assist with traffic flow and parking organization during peak hours.
Safety & General Maintenance (10%)
Support overall site safety by monitoring activity and enforcing policies.
Assist with minor maintenance tasks to ensure the cleanliness and functionality of facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
One Year post-secondary education.
Employment contingent of the successful completion of a background check and the following Campus Recreation provided training:, ‘CPR, AED & First-Aid’, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Risk Management training., Aquatics Risk Management Training, and PCI.
Strong Supervision and Safety Awareness: Ability to maintain constant vigilance and ensure the safety and well-being of youth participants in waterfront settings.
Risk Management and Emergency Response Skills: Familiarity with risk management procedures, with the ability to respond effectively to routine and emergency situations, including administering basic first aid.
Effective Communication and Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with participants, and colleagues, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Compensation Pay Range:
$14/Hour
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
DurhamSalary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00New Hampshire public university system
The University System of New Hampshire is the state's public higher-education system, coordinating the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University and Keene State College. Together, the institutions offer undergraduate and graduate programs, conduct research and provide public services for New Hampshire communities; UNH Durham is a public land-, sea-, and space-grant research university. USNH also includes the College of Professional Studies and Franklin Pierce School of Law, while its institutions retain distinct academic missions under one Board of Trustees. Created by state law in 1963, the nonprofit system is headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire.
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