Detroit Parks & Recreation prepares for summer season with Hiring Fairs
Detroit Parks & Recreation prepares for summer season with Hiring Fairs
- Parks & Recreation hiring for critical positions to manage the return of recreation programming at parks and recreation centers.
- City officials encourage residents to apply and promote rec activity within their own neighborhoods.
- Key positions include new Park Ambassador role and Recreation Program Coordinators
Detroit Parks & Recreation is preparing for a busy summer season at parks and rec centers throughout the City. The City is hosting three (3) hiring fairs starting tomorrow, Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10AM - 1PM at Adams Butzel Recreation Center, 10500 Lyndon.
Positions to be filled include:
RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Full-time entry-level recreation professional position, responsible for the daily programming and operation of recreation centers. ($15.95-$18.45/hr).PARK AMBASSADOR
(SKILLS FOR LIFE – ENVIRONMENTAL TECH) The Parks Ambassador performs a variety of tasks such as educating the public about and enforcing the park rules and regulations. ($15/hr)PLAYLEADER
As a seasonal worker organizes and directs the recreational activities at a recreation center or a city park. ($11.59/hr, eff. July 1, $15/hr)SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
Full-time professional swim instructor position responsible for the daily program and operations of a community swimming pool. Must have Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) and Lifeguard Instructor Certified (LGI). ($15.98 to $18.45/hr)LIFEGUARD
Monitors water-related recreational activities at the municipal swimming pool. Applicants must pass swim test and we will train, pay, and certify. ($13.02/hr, eff. July 1, $15/hr)JR LIFEGUARD
Age 17 +, Monitors water-related recreational activities at the municipal swimming pool. Applicants must pass swim test and we will train, pay, and certify. ($13.02/hr, eff. July 1, $15/hr)LOCKER ROOM FACILITY ATTENDANT
Monitors water-related activities at recreation center swimming pools. ($9.87/hr, eff. July 1, $15/hr)"We want the community to be a part of the return of recreation," said Keith Flournoy, deputy director, Detroit Parks & Recreation. "Filling these roles is very important to support Mayor Duggan's vision for recreation and the recent historic investments in recreation throughout Detroit."
Additional Hiring Fair Dates:
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Kemeny Recreation Center 2260 S. Fort St. 1 pm – 4 pmFriday, May 6, 2022
Heilmann Recreation Center 19601 Crusade 1 pm - 4 pmTo apply, visit https://bit.ly/detroitrecjobs