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Spectate Group

Hockey Manager

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

Coordinates with rink management to secure/manage ice time to align with needs and budget * Oversee team formation processes, including tryouts and player placement * Ensure all hockey operations ...

Winnetka Park District

Skating Instructor

Winnetka, IL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

... rink environment, we'd love to hear from you. Qualifications : Seeking an individual with prior ... Participating in competitions, ice shows, exhibitions, and special events. * Contributing to a fun ...

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How much do ice rink jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for ice rink in Mount Prospect, IL is $73,073.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,600.00 and $86,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Ice Rink job?

An Ice Rink job typically involves maintaining the ice surface, assisting customers, ensuring safety, and managing equipment. Responsibilities can include operating a Zamboni, monitoring public skating sessions, and handling skate rentals. Some positions may also require basic maintenance, cleaning, or customer service duties. Roles can vary depending on the size and type of the facility, such as indoor arenas or outdoor seasonal rinks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ice Rink position, and why are they important?

To excel working at an ice rink, you need a blend of facility maintenance experience, safety awareness, and strong customer service skills. Familiarity with ice resurfacing machines (such as Zambonis), safety protocols, and sometimes First Aid/CPR certification is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and the ability to communicate clearly with visitors set top candidates apart. These qualifications are important for ensuring a safe, smooth operation and a positive experience for guests.

What does a typical shift working at an ice rink involve?

A typical shift at an ice rink involves a mix of maintaining the ice surface, assisting with skate rentals, monitoring guest safety, and ensuring that locker rooms and common areas are clean and organized. Staff often rotate between roles such as operating the ice resurfacer, helping customers at the front desk, and supervising public skating sessions. You may also need to set up or break down equipment for hockey games, figure skating classes, or special events. Teamwork and flexibility are important, as priorities can shift during busy periods. Most ice rink positions require interacting directly with the public, making each day dynamic and customer-focused.

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Infographic showing various Ice Rink job openings in Mount Prospect, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,073 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Building Supervisor II - Zamboni Driver

OAK PARK PARK DISTRICT

Oak Park, IL • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Overview:
This position is a Part-Time Position, working up to 18 hours a week. This position also accrues paid time off (pto) and is eligible for an employee discount.
Job Purpose:
The Building Supervisor II will assist the Aquatic and Rink Operations supervisor with facilitating and managing the operations staff at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex. The Building Supervisor II leads the operation of the facility during all facility hours when full-time staff is not present. This individual is responsible for managing patron issues and customer service related to the facility, making sure that all patron and safety issues are addressed. This position will be responsible for ice maintenance/resurfacing, opening, and closing the facility. This individual is expected to work early mornings, late nights, weekend, and holiday hours. This position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident/injury, and random drug testing.
Essential functions:
  • Supervise operations staff, including building Supervisor I when present. Provide constructive direction through observation, ongoing evaluation, mentoring, and progressive discipline when required.
  • Manage operations staff attendance, breaks, and assignments. Manage shfit schedules for staff, reduce staff when work load allows, and find replacements for absent
  • Provide building security by monitoring the facility, entrance, grounds and visitors to the facility.
  • Communicate and enforce facility rules to staff, participants, and patrons
  • Supervise the daily operational and programming activities at Ridgeland Common, ensuring safe and well-run facility
  • Maintain a complete understanding of Park District emergency action plans and take the lead in the execution of those plans when required; act as a leader in emergency procedure implementation and building evacuation
  • Operate Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machine, edger and other equipment as necessary. Take ice depth readings. Maintain equipment as assigned. This position requires taking a pre-employment drug test and is part of a random drug/alcohol testing program.
  • Perform janitorial responsibilities such as cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms, windows, floors, etc. Supervise custodial staff in performing similar duties.
  • Provide customer service by effectively responding to customer questions, comments, needs and concerns.
  • Follow all facility cash handling procedures when processing transactions or working with skate shop staff.
  • Perform daily mechanical equipment inspections for pool and rink equipment.
  • Complete all reports, paperwork, and checklists related to job responsibilities
  • Maintain a complete understanding of Park District emergency action plans and take the lead in the execution of those plans when required; act as a leader in emergency procedure implementation and building evacuation
  • Perform maintenance tasks as needed.
  • Perform the roles as a skate shop attendant, cashier, party attendant, or concessions staff member as required
  • Wear the required Park District staff uniform and identification

Additional functions:
  • Occasionally assist with events and programs
  • Attend staff meetings and training programs as specified
  • Assist in snow removal operations as needed
  • Ensure self and operations staff engage in consistent and frequent communication with patrons regarding facilitity rules, safety, and other pertinent information
  • Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or other Park District administrative personnel.

Knowledge, skill, and Work Experience required:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED required; college preferred
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Experience supervising staff
  • Experience working in an ice arena preferred but not required
  • Experience working in aquatics preferred but not required
  • Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.
  • Ability to take Food Handler's on-line training and obtain card through the Park District within one month of hire.
  • Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computer applications
  • Ability to learn and use all relevant Park District software.
  • Must have exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact with others effectively
  • Must be able to manage staff with varying personalities and needs
  • Must have the ability to be firm with participants (both youth and adults) when necessary, enforce facility rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of the all visitors, facilities, and equipment
  • Must be able to complete all required Park District training

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:
  • Frequent walking, running, standing, reaching, bending.
  • Frequent use of brooms, mops, floor scrubbers
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, with or without an accommodation.
  • Will be exposed to cold temperatures on the ice for long periods and frequent temperature changes from warm to cold.
  • Will be exposed to occasional inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, ice and wind.
  • Ability to work independently without supervision
  • Ability to prioritize to ensure all tasks are completed
  • Ability to direct staff effectively and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise manner
  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively and to read and understand printed material
  • Ability to solve problems as they arise
  • Ability to operate assigned equipment
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate well with others
  • Ability to interpret and explain division and District policies and procedures
  • Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility
  • Ability to resolve conflict safely, calmly and effectively

Customers:
Internal: Employees of Park District; Board of Park Commissioners
External: Patrons of Park District of Oak Park; residents of Oak Park, WSSRA, Partner Organizations including governmental and non-profit groups, and the Oak Park Business Community
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Park District of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer!

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