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DC Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Opportunities
Join in the fun! Become part of the DC Department of Parks & Recreation’s summer camp team. Apply today for one of the many exciting and fulfilling positions in our summer camps and aquatics facilities.
Working at a DPR camp or aquatic facility is fun and rewarding. Our campers are children ranging from ages 3–17 from various backgrounds who live in the DC metropolitan area. We are seeking highly motivated and energetic people to spend four 2-week sessions at recreational or aquatic facilities. Employment includes 8 weeks of camp and one week of paid training. It is mandatory that you attend the entire training session. We offer a vast array of activities from reading time to environmental field trips, arts and crafts and cultural expression. If you are looking to build your resume, enhance your leadership experience, participate in team building, meet new and interesting people, but above all positively impact the lives of our youth – WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU!
In order to be eligible, you must be:
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At least 15 years of age for Aquatics lifeguard positions
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At least 16 years of age or older for day camp staff
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At least 18 years of age or older for residential, daycare and maintenance staff positions
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Able to commit to a ten-week schedule (includes paid training)
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Able to pass comprehensive criminal background and driving record (motor vehicle operators only) checks.
Also, all DC Parks and Recreation positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
First, review the available job descriptions*. Next complete the preliminary application*, and DC Employment Application*. Submit both along with an updated resume to the address or email address below. Interviews begin mid-November and conclude at the end of May. We recommend that you apply early. Please ensure that you complete every section and attach all applicable documentation.
You may mail, email or drop off completed applications to:
DC Parks and Recreation
Summer Employment
3149 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
[email protected]
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