Basel
Technical Staff Member / Swimming Attendant & Ice Rink Supervisor
- 06 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
80%-100%
Department of Education, Youth, Family and Sport, Garden Pool, Indoor Pool and Eglisee Artificial Ice Rink
01.09.2026 or by arrangement
Your Tasks
Maintain oversight: Your duties include pool supervision as well as first aid service. Furthermore, you are the contact person for private individuals, clubs, and craftsmen.
Maintain technical facilities: You clean and maintain the technical systems, equipment, machines, and green areas. You actively participate in the commissioning and decommissioning of the bathing facility in spring and autumn.
Perform special tasks: You will assist at the cash desk or in the ice skate rental as needed and provide early morning, evening, and weekend shifts during the swimming and ice seasons.
Winter duties: You clean and maintain the technical systems, equipment, machines as well as the ice fields, surrounding areas, changing rooms, toilet facilities, and entrance area. Additionally, work in the green areas is part of your responsibilities.
Additional tasks: You possess manual skills and enjoy hands-on work. Physical labour is enjoyable for you, and you actively participate in the commissioning and decommissioning of the artificial ice rink.
Your Profile
Experience: You have several years of professional experience as a pool attendant and in the maintenance of technical systems and can be deployed flexibly.
Personality: You are an upbeat, eloquent, communicative individual who keeps a cool head even in stressful situations. You also demonstrate a strong sense of duty and willingness to work irregular shifts.
Training: You have completed vocational training, preferably in a technical profession in the fields of sanitation, mechanics, or electrical engineering. A valid Brevet Plus Pool with recognised BLS-AED training is mandatory.
Language: Flawless and confident communication in German, both spoken and written, completes your profile. Foreign language skills are an advantage.
Insight into Our Work
The Youth, Family and Sport division of the Department of Education Basel-Stadt covers a wide range of topics around childcare, child and youth welfare, early support, and sport. It informs and supports children, young people, and those involved in upbringing and advocates for high-quality public and private services. Promoting grassroots sport and physical activity, both in clubs and privately, is also a central task. These activities directly benefit many people in Basel: from children to parents to sports enthusiasts.
We cover the larger share of ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options, and possibilities for flexible retirement.
thanks to professional care management and one hundred percent continued salary payment in case of illness or accident throughout the entire employment relationship.
Our centrally located sites are easily accessible on foot, by bike, and by public transport.
Your Contact
Questions about the role
Peter Portmann
Head of Pools, Artificial Ice Rinks and Catering
Tel. +41 61 267 56 86
Questions about your application
Barbara Wirz
HR Business Partner
Tel. +41 61 267 84 22
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