Front Gate Attendant

DEPARTMENT: Outside Services                                                            JOB TITLE: Front Gate Attendant

REPORTS TO: Outside Services Manager

JOB TYPE: Hourly/Non-Exempt

 BASIC FUNCTION: Control access to the club by checking vehicles for proper decals/passes, allowing entry only to members, designated guests, and employees. Issues authorized decals/passes; and allows entry to authorized destinations by all law enforcement agencies, ambulance services, and fire trucks.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Maintains and keeps an active gate and other required logs.
• Checks all vehicles and person(s) for entry authorization by observing valid decals/passes and/or visitor logs. Issues authorized decal/pass and allows driver entry.
• Turns away all unauthorized person(s) that cannot be verified by a decal/pass, visitor log or a phone call.
• Assists other agencies, and vendors as requested.
•  Performs security patrol functions.
•  Performs other duties as may be assigned.

 CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of applicable state and local laws and the club’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate self-restraint in challenging unruly or unauthorized guests or service providers or in handling other difficult situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required roles in emergency situations.

 LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•  Frequent exposure to hot, sunny, humid, cold, or rainy conditions.
• Working conditions are often slippery and wet.
• May work in nighttime conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
•  Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment that is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.

EDUCATIONAL and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.