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- View the seasonal positions currently available on our job opportunities page.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is now hiring for eight fun seasonal and summer jobs. Spend the season with Parks & Rec, at a pool, summer camp, or in the park. We offer flexible hours and an opportunity to give back to your community.
Which job is best for you? Check them out below, and apply today!
Lifeguard: Spend your summer on the pool deck, keeping swimmers safe and engaging your community. Parks & Rec will train you, and will cover lifeguard certification fees for anyone ages 16-24.
Pay range: $14.74 – $16.97/hrHours: Up to 35 hours a weekStart: June 28, 2021Ends: mid-late August 2021Start the process today.
Pool Maintenance Attendant: Be part of the team working around the clock to keep public pools safe, clean, and ready to use.
Pay: $13.75/hrHours: 40 hours a week, overnight and weekend shifts availableStart: June 2021Ends: late August 2021Apply: Email your resume to PPRSummerJobs@phila.gov.
Recreation Program Assistant: Work at various recreation centers in a specified area of the city to provide summer programming support to site supervisors. Transportation not provided.
Pay: $13.75/hrHours: Minimum 20 hours a week, flexible schedules including evenings and weekendsStart: May 2021Ends: October 2021Apply: Email your resume to PPRSummerJobs@phila.gov.
Camp Counselor: Work at a neighborhood day camp, organizing safe, fun activities for young people ages 6 -12.
Pay: $13.75/hrHours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – FridayStart: June 28, 2021Ends: August 13, 2021Apply: Email your resume to PPRSummerJobs@phila.gov.
Seasonal Park Ranger: Spend your summer in nature, greeting park visitors, and educating them about park rules. Rangers observe park conditions to address or report maintenance needs.
Pay: $14.25/hrHours: Up to 40 hours a weekStart: immediatelyEnds: November 2021Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to jamie.hazelton@phila.gov.
Seasonal Maintenance Attendant: Take care of Philadelphia’s neighborhood parks doing turf and grounds maintenance work. Join the team ensuring parks and recreation grounds are always clean, well maintained and ready for visitors.
Pay: $13.75/hrHours: Up to 30 hours a weekStart: immediatelyEnds: November 2021Apply: Email your name, contact information, and any relevant experience to leah.fenimore@phila.gov.
Literacy Associate: Spend your summer encouraging a love of playful learning in Philadelphia youth! Candidates will plan and schedule literacy-based recreational activities at Parks & Rec day camps.
Pay: $14.25-$15/hrHours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – FridayStart: June 23, 2021Ends: August 13, 2021Apply: Email your name, contact information, and any relevant experience to grace.cannon@phila.gov.
PlayMobile Associate: Drive a PlayMobile full of playful learning tools for children to various PlayStreets blocks and set up playful learning pop-up recreation activities. Valid PA drivers license required.
Pay: $15.25/hrHours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – FridayStart: June 23, 2021Ends: August 13, 2021Apply: Email your name, contact information, and any relevant experience to grace.cannon@phila.gov.
