RECREATION SUMMER OPENINGS - Town of Arlington : Job Details

ARLINGTON RECREATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER 2025 The Town of Arlington Recreation Department is now accepting applications for seasonal employment during the summer of 2025. The number of available positions will be based off program needs and are subject to change at any time. Available positions may be limited due to returning employees being rehired. New applications will be accepted until March 3rd and then on an as needed basis. Seasonal employment opportunities open for the summer of 2025 are outlined below. LIFEGUARDS/WATER SAFTEY INSTRUCTORS (WSI)/SWIM INSTRUCTORS Work is available as Reservoir Beach. Lifeguards help ensure the safety of swimmers and perform general maintenance duties. WSIs, in addition to the previously stated responsibilities, also help perform swim testing. New this year, we are looking for Swim Instructors interested in teaching swim lessons at the Reservoir. Swim Instructors must possess a WSI certificate and will be compensated for teaching at $30 per class. The number of swimming lessons offered will depend on staff availability and participant interest. Applicants must possess a current Lifeguard Certification, First Aid Certification, and CPR Certification. Certification in Water Safety Instruction is a plus. Hours will vary between 20-40 per week during the hours of 8:00am-8:00pm, which includes early evenings and weekends. Individuals are expected to be available and commit to employment for the entire beach season (mid June through late August). Starting rate is $16.91 - 20.20 per hour for Lifeguards and $18.41-21.99 per hour for WSIs. Applicants with WSI certification applying for Lifeguard positions should indicate whether or not they are also interested in teaching swim classes. MAINTENANCE/CONCESSION/GATE WORKER Work is available at the Ed Burns Arena/Reservoir Beach to assist with general maintenance duties, the concession stand services, and gate attendance. Hours will vary between 10-25 per week and will include early evenings and weekends. Individuals must be able to lift 50 pounds and are expected to be available & commit to employment for the entire beach season (mid June through late August). Starting rate is $15.91 per hour. PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Program Supervisors are responsible for helping with the overall operation and success of programs. This individual will direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of program staff in the recreation programs. Responsibilities include providing direction and instruction to staff, training them in the instruction of activities/duties, and communicating daily with members of the public/participants/parents. Individuals are expected to be available and commit to employment for the entire summer season (mid-June through late August). Must be available to attend/help organize staff training in early June prior to summer season. Starting rate is $20.41 per hour. Must be 18 years of age or older PROGRAM COUNSELOR Program Counselors take primary responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of participants. Counselors guide individuals in participating successfully in all aspects of program activities. They observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations/emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. Counselors help plan and coordinate activities for children. Individuals are expected to be available and commit to employment for the entire summer season (mid June through late August). Individuals must also be available to attend required staff training in early June, prior to summer season. Starting rate at $15.91 per hour. Must be 16 years of age or older. Code : 1229-1 Location : RECREATION SEASONAL EMPLOYEES Group : NON-UNION Job Class : RECREATION SEASONAL Posting Start : 02/04/2025 Posting End : 05/16/2025 Details : Application