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 |
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Lifeguard 1 PDF | This temporary position safeguards swimmers and performs basic instructions with participants in aquatic activities at Parks & Rec's swimming pools. | February 01, 2023 | |
Pool Maintenance Attendant PDF | This temporary position is responsible for providing custodial, maintenance, checkroom and/or security services during the summer season at an assigned Parks & Rec swimming pool. | February 01, 2023 | |
RSI – Data Analysis Specialist PDF | This part-time, temporary position will support the department’s sustainability strategies by assisting with tracking organic recycling, illegal dumping, and herbicide application. | May 8, 2023 | |
RSI – Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician Intern PDF | This temporary, part-time position will serve as a GIS Technician Intern to provide GIS technical support and assistance. | February 15, 2023 | |
RSI – PlayMobile Associate PDF | This part-time, temporary position will serve as part of a small team responsible for driving Parks & Rec's PlayMobile to various PlayStreets and PlayParks locations and will instruct and organize playful learning recreation activities as well as plan and schedule literacy enhanced recreation activities. | April 5, 2023 | |
RSI – Program Administrative Assistant PDF | This part-time, temporary position will serve as an Administrative Assistant, primarily responsible for supporting the process of vetting volunteers and processing background clearances. | April 25, 2023 | |
RSI – Recycling and Compost Specialist PDF | This part-time, temporary position will support the department’s sustainability strategies by assisting with waste reduction, recycling, composting, and other general sustainability initiatives. | May 8, 2023 | |
RSI – Seasonal Park Ranger 2023 PDF | This part-time, temporary position will patrol Fairmount Park and enforce park rules and regulations, providing initial response to park medical emergencies and notifying appropriate municipal and/or state agency of issues that warrant their attention. | April 5, 2023 | |
RSI – Stewardship Assistant PDF | This part-time, temporary position supports all aspects of volunteer engagement from responding to inquiries, setting up projects and supporting volunteers throughout the project. | February 2, 2023 | |
Seasonal Maintenance Attendant 2023 PDF | This part-time, temporary position performs routine turf and grounds maintenance work, maintaining and improving park areas. | April 6, 2023 |