Job Description
Park & Recreation - Spring/Summer Programs
The City of Westfield is seeking applicants to fill several spring and summer skilled seasonal positions for the Parks and Recreation Department?s spring/summer programs. Positions will be posted from December 9th, 2024 and will close May 1st, 2025 with candidate selections being made in May. (Subject to funding) All positions must have a Valid Certification in CPR and First Aid required and attached to job application in order to receive an interview. These positions are considered part time seasonal, and employees receive no benefits. June 1 - Sept. 1.
Playground Directors - Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and hold a current CPR and First Aid Certificate. Director oversees the daily operation of the playground program at a designated city playground. Duties include teaching and supervising children 6-13 yrs. of age, in arts and crafts, games, sports, and special events. Previous experience in a recreational setting or day camp leadership experience 25 hrs. a week.
Playground Leaders - Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and hold a current CPR and First Aid Certificate. Duties include teaching and supervising children 6-13 yrs. of age in arts and crafts, games, sports, special events and environmental education. Experience working with children preferred. 20-25 hrs. a week.
Day Camp Directors - Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and hold a current CPR and First Aid Certificate. Director oversees the daily operation of the day camp program. Experience supervising staff and children in a recreation setting or previous day camp leadership experience. Duties include teaching and supervising children 5-12 yrs. of age, in arts and crafts, games, sports, special events, and environmental education 35-40 hrs. a week
Day Camp Leaders - Applicants must be 18 years of age, or older and hold a current CPR and First Aid Certificate. Duties include teaching and supervising children 5-12 yrs. of age in arts and crafts, games, sports, special events and environmental education. Experience working with children preferred. 35-40 hrs. a week
Applications are available online www.cityofwestfield.org under "Personnel Department" 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085.Please mail or drop-off job application before the closing date to the Personnel dept. or use the drop off box at City Hall.
As a condition of employment, all candidates must submit to CORI (a criminal background check) and complete the Conflict of Interest Law form. The City of Westfield is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/H)
Any questions regarding positions, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 572-6263
How To Apply
Applications are available online www.cityofwestfield.org under “Personnel Department” 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085.Please mail or drop-off job application before the closing date to the Personnel dept. or use the drop off box at City Hall.
