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West Shore Rec has job opportunities!  Review the positions and then request an application (or download one below). Be sure to indicate the position desired, your name, street address, city and zip code. 

Download:
Application Form
Course Description Form - for persons who wish to instruct an activity. Complete and return to wsrec@wsrec.org.


Office Positions
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Recreation Leadership


 


 

 

Lifeguards
Indoors at West Shore Natatorium:  Lifeguards and supervisors needed to work Rec Swim during any of the following times: Saturdays, 4-6 pm; Sundays, 2-5 pm, and weekday evenings (year-round) and mornings (summer) at various times.  American Red Cross certification required. For information contact Todd Miller. Employment Dates: year-round, flexible schedule. Hourly Rate: $8-10.

Water Safety Instructors - Teach Learn-to-Swim lessons for children in the evening  (and daytime in the summer) at West Shore Natatorium. American Red Cross WSI certification required. For information contact Todd Miller. Employment Dates: year-round. Hourly Rate: $10-13.

Water Safety Aide - Volunteer to assist in a Learn-to-Swim class for children in the evening at West Shore Natatorium. Appropriate for teens and adults who have Level 4 skills. Students: this is a great way to gain community service hours and valuable experience. Complete and submit an application form. For additional information contact Todd Miller.

 

Summer Blast Leader
Develop, organize and lead games and crafts for children ages 6-12 in a structured park/playground setting. Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm at Roof Park (Fairview Township). Recreation and Education majors and graduates preferred but not required. Employment Dates: mid-June to early-August (some additional training dates required). Hourly Rate: $8-10.
 
Summer Blast Junior Leader
Develop, organize and lead games and crafts for children ages 4-6 in a structured park/playground setting. Program dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June - July, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm. Pay range: $14-16 per hour.
 
New For 2012 -
Camp Staff Auditions

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Day Camp Counselors
Lead children ages 5-8 or 9-11 in recreational activities in a structured day camp setting. Program includes games, arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, educational activities and special visitors.  Counselors are responsible for planning and implementing daily activities.  Counselor to camper ratio is 1:12.  Approximately 40 hours per week. Recreation and Education majors preferred, but not required.  A true desire to work with children a must!  Employment Dates: early June to mid-August (some additional training dates required). Hourly Rate: $8-10. Please apply by March 9 to be considered for a position.

Internship Opportunity - A comprehensive internship in community recreation administration is available periodically for recreation majors, with emphasis on summer youth program administration, or communications majors, with an emphasis on marketing. West Shore Rec is an inter-governmental recreation-only agency serving 55,000 residents.
Students gain knowledge in these key areas of community recreation:

  • recreation programming—planning, pricing, organizing, marketing, implementing and evaluating a variety of programs;  
  • budget development and fiscal management;
  • communication skills and cooperative efforts in working with a board, municipal and school officials and the public;
  • customer service and public relations;
  • leadership of part-time staff.

Dates are flexible. Contact West Shore Recreation Commission. Phone: 717-920-9515, E-mail: Mrs. Carmen Williams, Director.

On-going Jobs

Fitness Instructors  Certification required. Contact Eric Stauffer.
 

Instructors and Supervisors  Do you have a skill you'd like to share?  If you are interested in teaching a specific class or activity, contact us at 717-920-9515 or at wsrec@wsrec.org to request an application and course description form. West Shore Rec is always looking for new programs and activities to offer to the residents of the community.

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Recreation or Communication Internship