City of Philadelphia: Employment

Lifeguard I

A Lifeguard I’s main duties include: safeguards all patrons; rescues swimmers in distress and administers first aid and artificial respiration when necessary; many other duties can be found on the link for this job. A typical work week includes 35 hours of work and a lifeguard’s salary ranges from $12.33 per hour and $12.83 per hour depending on the number of years working for the city.

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Lifeguard II

A Lifeguard II’s main duties include: supervises the work of other lifeguards and Pool Maintenance Attendants assigned to a specific pool; safeguards all patrons; rescues swimmers in distress and administers first aid and artificial respiration when necessary; many other duties can be found on the link for this job. A typical work week includes 35 hours of work and a lifeguard’s salary ranges from $14.00 per hour and $14.60 per hour depending on the number of years working for the city.

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Pool Equipment Operator

A Pool Equipment Operator (PEO) is responsible for maintaining the proper chlorine and pH levels in the swimming pools; responsible for the operation of the chlorination and filtration systems; many other duties can be found on the link for this job. A typical work week includes 40 hours of work and a PMA has a salary of $10.88 per hour.

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Pool Maintenance Attendant

A Pool Maintenance Attendant (PMA) is responsible for maintaining discipline in the pool area; assures adherence to pool regulations; applies chlorine to pool; many other duties can be found on the link for this job. A typical work week includes 40 hours of work and a PMA has a salary of $10.88 per hour.

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Public Events Coordinators, Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is currently seeking seasonal employees to work with staff, volunteers, and community members to support, stage, and promote various public programs, events and activities to be scheduled and held daily on Eakins Oval.

These are seasonal positions with no more than 40 work hours per week at a pay rate of $12 per hour.

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Youth Educator, Urban Agriculture

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is currently seeking seasonal employees to work on a youth gardening program at various recreation centers. These seasonal employees teach children ages 6-12 years old in after school programs and summer camps. Topics covered include: growing food in raised beds, environmental science and nutrition. They will work with staff, volunteers, and community members to maintain and care for various garden/farming projects.

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Ways to Volunteer

At a neighborhood park

If you would like to volunteer in a neighborhood park, check our list of Friends groups with websites to see if your park has an active group and reach out to them directly. If you don’t see your park listed, please contact Barb McCabe, Director of Stewardship, at 215-683-3679.

If you're a business or corporation

If you’re a corporate entity looking for an individualized volunteer experience for your employees in a watershed park, please contact Jeannette Arthur at the Fairmount Park Conservancy at 215-988-9334.

If you're a non-corporate group

Please contact Barb McCabe, Director of Stewardship, at 215-683-3679.