How to hire an ice rink attendant

How to hire an ice rink attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ice rink attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ice rink attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ice rink attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your ice rink attendant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an ice rink attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an ice rink attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an ice rink attendant that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of ice rink attendant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Ice Rink Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Ice Rink Attendant		$10-16
   Ride Operator	A ride operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people on motorized riding vehicles. Ride operators provide safety instructions before, during, and after the ride, regular inspection of machines, operating ride controls, assisting the riders with their inquiries, evaluating the riders on the eligibility for some specific passages, and following the restricted quantity riders... Show more	$12-21
   Pool Attendant	Pool attendants are tasked to observe, patrol, and enforce safety regulations as they assist pool swimmers when in danger. They are excellent in providing customer service that is consistent with the standard operating procedures and brand attributes in the hotels... Show more	$9-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • POS
   • Ice Rink
   • General Maintenance
   • CPR
   • Cash Handling
   • Zamboni
   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Community Events
   • Hockey Games
   • Ice Maintenance
   • Food Preparation
   • Customer Transactions
   • Front Desk

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain the gym area and equipment neat and orderly and manage to administer first aid and CPR.
   • Maintain locker room and building cleanliness, rink maintenance and mechanical issues in the concession area.
   • Maintain building and cleanliness of facility
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
   • Collaborate with teams, MCCS, and clients to ensure the delivery of high quality service.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the ice rink attendant job description is a good way to get more applicants. An ice rink attendant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an ice rink attendant in Virginia may be lower than in Vermont, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level ice rink attendant. Additionally, an ice rink attendant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average ice rink attendant salary

   $13.20hourly

   $27,452 yearly

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   Entry-level ice rink attendant salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average ice rink attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$34,710	$17
   2	California	$33,793	$16
   3	Colorado	$31,719	$15
   4	Arizona	$30,272	$15
   5	Wisconsin	$26,635	$13
   6	Minnesota	$25,792	$12
   7	Illinois	$25,480	$12
   8	Missouri	$25,324	$12
   9	Ohio	$25,289	$12
   10	Pennsylvania	$25,033	$12
   11	Florida	$23,913	$12
   12	Texas	$23,421	$11
   13	Virginia	$22,477	$11
   14	Oklahoma	$22,356	$11
   15	Alaska	$21,858	$11

   Average ice rink attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of Pennsylvania	$30,712	$14.77	5
   2	Great Wolf Resorts	$29,674	$14.27	35
   3	The Blake School	$28,991	$13.94
   4	Marriott International	$28,542	$13.72	355
   5	Sycuan Casino Resort	$28,163	$13.54
   6	Minnesota Limited	$27,420	$13.18
   7	Sodexo Management, Inc.	$27,300	$13.13	193
   8	Rink Management Services	$27,039	$13.00
   9	City of Pittsburgh	$26,922	$12.94
   10	Spectrum Resorts	$26,900	$12.93	1
   11	Wheaton Park District	$26,657	$12.82	5
   12	City of Rochester MN	$26,279	$12.63
   13	Prince George’s County Trap & Skeet Center	$25,167	$12.10	8
   14	The Salvation Army	$24,297	$11.68	157
   15	City of Eden Prairie	$23,995	$11.54	1
   16	City of Eagan	$23,832	$11.46
   17	Culver Academies	$23,481	$11.29

4. Writing an ice rink attendant job description

   A good ice rink attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an ice rink attendant job description:

   Ice rink attendant job description example

   Do you enjoy opportunities to use and grow your skills? Do you want to improve the world? If you said "yes" enthusiastically, then APPLY RIGHT NOW! The Waukesha County Park System is seeking dedicated, innovative, and genuine individuals to join our top-notch team as a Ice Arena Attendant/Concessionaire.
   About the Role:
   
   This isn't just a job (well, it is), but it is also an opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers outstanding experiences to our customers, protects our natural resources, and thrives on unique challenges daily. Our team members are our greatest assets, and we value everyone at every level.
   
   The Waukesha County Park System offers an energetic culture that invites collaboration and provides encouragement to learn and succeed. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about serving their community, is naturally friendly, and isn't afraid of a little hard work.
   
   Example of Duties
   
   * Watches over ice skaters (on the ice, while skating), ensuring safe activity.
   * Assists with skate lessons and scorekeeping.
   * Passes out and cleans skates.
   * Sells beverages and snacks.
   * Operates POS cash register and adheres to cash handling policies.
   * Maintains safe working conditions and sanitary work area.
   * Performs basic cleaning (sweeping, mopping and trash removal).
   * Provides great customer service.
   * Interacts with customers and coworkers in a pleasant and professional manner.
   * Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   * 8th grade education.
   * Ability to skate.
   * Recent cash handling and customer service work experience.
   * Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
   * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
   * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
   * Ability to accurately count and handle money.
   * Knowledge of basic food safety and handling.
   * Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push/pull, and lift up to 10-20 lbs, on an occasional basis.
   
   Supplemental Information
   
   This position is intended to work year around, 10-15 hours a week.
   
   Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right ice rink attendant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with ice rink attendants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit ice rink attendants who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ice rink attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit ice rink attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit ice rink attendants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ice rink attendant

   Once you've decided on a perfect ice rink attendant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new ice rink attendant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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