Marathon County in Northcentral Wisconsin is a great place to live, work, visit and conduct business. Our County government is highly regarded and contributes to a high quality of life by:

• ensuring public safety;
• protecting natural resources;
• preparing for emergency and disaster responses;
• protecting vulnerable populations;
• creating and maintaining a high quality infrastructure for transportation;
• providing education and fostering economic development; and
• using process improvement techniques to improve public services.

Are you interested in pursuing seasonal employment? We are searching for candidates aspiring to be part of a team dedicated to providing residents with safe, enjoyable recreactional experiences. If you are a passionate, energized individual who enjoys recreation and outdoor activities, one of the positions listed below may be perfectly suited for you.

Candidates will use this application to apply for any of the positions described below.

**The Season begins early December and ends mid March.

**Employees will work 20-40 hours per week.

**WEEKEND availability preferred.

**Minimum 18 years of age for Tow Operators.

TOW OPERATORS: Will maintain safe operations of the towlines and tubing runs by enforcing loading and unloading procedure; control access to and exit from the tubing runs; and respond to incidents and emergencies. *Must be at least 18 years of age

SNACK BAR ATTENDANT/CASHIER: Prepare and vend all food and beverages on the menu according to approved standards and codes. Make accurate change and inventory supplies. Position requires ability to operate cash register. Sell lift tickets to the general public, wristband rental groups, enforce height restrictions for access to the hill, make accurate change, and inventory supplies. Position requires ability to operate cash register.

LEAD OPERATOR- CONCESSIONS: Concessions operator, opening the concession stand, preparing the menu items for sale, managing the cash register, inventorying, and creating order lists for food and beverage supplies, serving customers at the concession counter. Supervises seasonal snack bar workers, insures a safe, clean eating experience by directing seasonal staff to clean tables and chairs, enforcing safety rules within the chalet, and keeping patrons safe in the use of Sylvan Tubing Hill. *High school graduation required plus two years post high school work experience or training in a service provider field. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must have the ability to obtain a current Wisconsin Dept of Health and Family Services Food Handlers Certificate at the level required by the concession license issued to the Sylvan Chalet Snack Bar.

All employees may be expected to perform the following duties:

• Maintain a clean, safe operating environment

• Enforce rules related to assigned areas

• Respond to emergencies in assigned areas

• Communicate with staff and patrons regarding safety issues

• Prepare and maintain accurate records related to daily duties

• Prepare the facility for opening and closing

• Respond to staff or patron concerns

• Other related duties as assigned

The following knowledge, skills & abilities are desired in ALL of our employees:

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to ensure a safe, clean environment.

• Ability to respond to emergencies calmly according to established emergency action plans.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Skill in active listening giving full attention to what others are saying and take appropriate action.

• Ability to effectively communicate with park users and enforce rules.

• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to follow safety rules.

• Skill in actively looking for ways to improve service to residents and meet their needs efficiently.

Tow Operators: $14.00 - $15.00

Snack Bar Attendant /Cashier $9.35 - $10.35

Lead Operator- Concessions $15.50- $16.50

No benefits are provided for these seasonal positions.

Selection of the successful candidates may be made by assessment of experience and education, criminal record check, oral interview; review of references, and other appropriate job-related selection procedures.

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.
If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL STAFFING NEEDS ARE MET