Below are seasonal job openings for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Each year, Parks & Rec hires hundreds of seasonal positions, including many lifeguards. Find out how to become a lifeguard. For full-time and other non-seasonal positions visit the Office of Human Resources.
You may also find jobs listed below that are full-time, grant-funded positions.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Maintenance Attendant PDF | This part-time, temporary position will be responsible for providing custodial, maintenance, checkroom and/or security services at an assigned public swimming facility during the summer season. | May 11, 2021 | |
| RSI – Communications Associate PDF | This part-time, temporary position will assist with press event management, public relations strategies, and the development of digital content and media materials. | March 31, 2021 | |
| RSI – Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician Intern PDF | This part-time position will serve as a GIS Technician Intern to provide GIS technical support and assistance. Tasks will include data creation and maintenance, geostatistical queries, and data visualization through hardcopy/digital maps. | April 26, 2021 | |
| RSI – Literary Associate PDF | This part-time, temporary position will instruct and organize playful learning recreation activities as well as plan and schedule literacy enhanced recreation activities. | May 5, 2021 | |
| RSI – Nursery Assistant PDF | This part-time, temporary position will serve assist the Nursery Manager in all aspects of plant production at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Greenland Nursery. | May 03, 2021 | |
| RSI – Park Ambassador – grounds maintenance focus PDF | This part-time, temporary position will focus on grounds maintenance on the Ben Franklin Parkway and surrounding areas. Selected candidates will be required to work in various weather conditions outdoors. | April 16, 2021 | |
| RSI – PlayMobile Associate PDF | This part-time, temporary position will drive the PlayMobile to various PlayStreets locations and will instruct and organize playful learning recreation activities as well as plan and schedule literacy enhanced recreation activities. | May 5, 2021 | |
| RSI – Program Assistant PDF | This part-time, temporary position will provide summer programming support to site supervisors at various recreation centers in a specified area of the city. | May 11, 2021 | |
| RSI – Seasonal Park Ranger PDF | This part-time, temporary position will serve as a Seasonal Ranger to support the efforts of the Park Rangers Unit. | May 03, 2021 | |
| RSI – Summer Camp Counselor PDF | This part-time, temporary position will assist with daily operation and supervision of youth and junior staff at a Parks & Rec neighborhood day camp. | May 11, 2021 | |
| Seasonal Maintenance Attendant PDF | This part-time, temporary position will be responsible for completing turf and grounds maintenance work on city parkland. | May 11, 2021 |