Job Details
The Memphis Zoo is seeking outgoing, energetic people to join the new Splash Park team. Park Attendants are the dynamic faces of our state-of-the-art, fun-filled attraction and will combine stellar customer service with guest safety to ensure that our guests experience an amazingly wild zoo adventure.
Responsible for guest engagement and enjoyment to further our mission of "Creating adventures. Saving wildlife."
Responsible for the safety of guests and monitoring equipment in assigned area
Must be able to multi-task with focus
Assist team members prepare for each session opening and closing
Must be able to follow directions and communicate effectively during any adverse event
Must be able to work in an out-door environment
Must demonstrate the desire for professional growth through job performance, training and initiative
1st shift: 9:00a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
2nd shift: 1:30p.m- 6:00pm
Splash Park Hours of Operation: 9:30AM- 5:30PM (CLOSED 1:00PM-2:00PM).
1st session: 9:30AM- 1:00PM
2nd session: 2:00PM-5:30PM
Competencies
- Guest Focus.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Time Management.
Minimum Education and Experience- High school diploma or GED.
- 1 year of relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, hear, use hand signals, and whistle blowing. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected Hours of Work: Schedules may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays, and may provide up to twenty-nine (29) hours per week.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned, or existing duties may be modified, at any time to meet the needs of the organization.Memphis Zoo is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.By submitting your application, you hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of your knowledge.
I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information will be a basis for rejection of my application, or if employment commences, immediate termination.
I authorize Memphis Zoo to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades. I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education.
If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its CEO, the employment relationship will be "at-will". In other words, the relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature, and either I or my employer will be able to terminate the employment relationship at any time and without cause.
With appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer will have the same right. Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of PARC INC, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by the CEO, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.
EEOC AND INCLUSION STATEMENT The Memphis Zoo believes that human diversity is as important as the biodiversity we seek to conserve. World-class zoos are comprised of world-class team members representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply. The Memphis Zoo is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. If you need to request any accommodation for the interview or hiring process, please let Human Resources team (HR) know. HR can be contacted at ...@memphiszoo.org. The Memphis Zoo participates in E-Verify and is an EEO/ADA/Veteran employer.