EMPLOYMENT

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation. The City of Syracuse affirmatively recruits, hires, and promotes without regard to age, marital status, race, sex, religion, national origin or handicap and actively employs Vietnam Era Veterans and Handicapped persons. The Department hires both full-time and part-time staff.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Most full-time positions are filled through examinations offered by the New York State Department of Civil Service when job openings become available. The Parks Department hires titles such as Recreation Directors, Leaders & Supervisors, Aquatic Directors & Supervisors, Dog Control Officers etc. Some exams are given annually, others every three to four years, while still others are "continuous recruitment." For job listings, please click here or call the Onondaga County Personnel Department at (315) 435-3537.

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT -
The City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department Divides its seasonal employment opportunities into two seasons, summer and school year. Actual dates of employment vary during each season depending upon specific program needs. Applicants are hired on a seasonal basis, meaning employment is officially terminated at the end of the season. Job openings are limited.

Summer Seasonal Position Descriptions
School Year Seasonal Position Descriptions

Requirements for Seasonal Hires at the time of hire

You must be 16 years or older to work for the Parks Department unless you are a lifeguard.
You must provide proper identification - Click Here for a List of Acceptable Documents
You must provide the ORIGINAL Social Security Card - copies will not be accepted. If you do not have your card, you may obtain a new card at the Federal Building, 100 S. Clinton Street - 4th Floor- 479-0049. Their hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You may not start work without this.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you need to supply us with GREEN working papers from your school.
CPR and Lifeguard cards will have to be supplied at the time of hire where applicable.
You must reside in the City of Syracuse.

CLICK HERE FOR SEASONAL JOB APPLICATION ( You must have the latest version of Adobe Reader). Please complete the entire application, print it and mail it to: Syracuse Parks & Recreation, RE: Job Application, 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 . A representative will contact you if there are any openings that fit your qualifications. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we ask that you do not call to inquire about your application. Thank you in advance.

SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS
AQUATIC POSTIONS
Water Safety Instructors	Hours: Pools are open 7 days a week. Schedules and work shifts vary by pool. Provide swimming instruction for a variety of swim levels. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age and certified as a Water Safety Instructor .
Lifeguard	Hours: Pools are open 7 days per week during the summer. Schedule and work shifts vary by pool. Must be available on weekends and holidays. Provide general lifeguard duties at one of 11 city pools. Requirements: Must be certified as a lifeguard , with updated first aid/CPR . Screening required annually ( click here for screening dates and information)
Pool Monitor	Hours: Pools are open 7 days per week during the summer. Schedule and work shifts vary by pool. Must be available on weekends and holidays. Duties include assisting lifeguards and pool managers with general supervision of the bathhouse and pool deck. This may also include monitoring pool attendance, checking patron height and swim attire (for admittance), and basic cleaning duties. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Pool Aide	Hours: Pools are open 7 days a week during the summer. Schedule and work shifts vary by pool. Must be available on weekends and holidays. Duties include but are not limited to monitoring pool attendance, checking patron height and swim attire (for admittance), and basic cleaning duties. Requirements: Most, if not all of pool aide employees are hired through CNY WORKS.
Night Security	Hours: generally 6:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (varies by site). Schedule and work shifts vary by pool. Must be available on weekends and holidays! Night-awake position providing security for outdoor city pools (and golf courses, where applicable).
GOLF POSITIONS
Golf Course Attendant	Hours: Golf Courses are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Duties include assisting with the operation/supervision of one of two municipal, 9-hole golf courses . Duties may include general course maintenance, assisting with youth groups/clinics/tournaments; clubhouse cashier. Requirements: Should have some familiarity with the game of golf.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Grounds Keeper	Hours: Vary. Duties include assisting grounds/maintenance staff with general upkeep of outdoor parks, playgrounds, sport fields, and golf courses. Requirements: Position requires physical labor.
YOUTH RECREATION POSTIONS
Day Park Supervisor	Hours: generally 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (varies by site). Monday - Friday. Supervisors must create a comprehensive, age-appropriate schedule of activities for a 7-week youth recreation program;maintain safety and security of park and facility; supervise staff;monitor registration/sign-in;prepare weekly reports. Responsibilities may also include administering a lunch program and participating in field trip activities. Requirements: MUST BE CPR-CERTIFIED. Creative, energetic personality a must!
Day Park Recreation Aide	Hours: generally 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (varies by site). Monday - Friday. Duties include assisting Day Park Supervisors with supervision of children and implementation of activities. Requirements: Creative, energetic personality a must!
Arts & Crafts Mobile Recreation	Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Driver is reimbursed for gas. Arts & Crafts staff work with the City Arts Director to plan weekly craft projects. Staff is responsible to travel to a set 4 parks a day and teach weekly craft projects to youth ages 7 -15. Each park visit lasts approximately 90 minutes. Staff will be responsible for preparing and submitting weekly reports. Requirements: APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN VEHICLE! Creative, energetic personality a must!
Adventure in the Park Mobile Recreation	Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Driver is reimbursed for gas. Staff is responsible for preparing and implementing a series of adventure-based games and cooperative-learning activities for youth. Some materials and guidebooks are provided, though staff creativity is a must. Staff will be responsible for preparing and submitting weekly reports. Requirements: APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN VEHICLE! Creative, energetic personality a must!
Full Day Camp Counselor	Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Monday - Friday. Counselors responsibilities vary by week and by camp. Duties include assisting the camp director with operations of a one-week summer camp by assisting with instruction, officiating, general supervision and lunch distribution. Should have familiarity with sport or camp topic. Must apply for each camp individually. Requirements: Creative, energetic personality a must! For a listing of our camps, please click here .
Half Day Camp Counselor	Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Counselors responsibilities vary by week and by camp. Duties include assisting the camp director with operations of a one-week summer camp by assisting with instruction, officiating, general supervision and lunch distribution. Should have familiarity with sport or camp topic. Must apply for each camp individually. Requirements: Creative, energetic personality a must! For a listing of our camps, please click here .
Basketball League Coach	Hours: Thursday nights for 8 weeks. Game times vary from week to week. One game per week. Coaches are needed for our ACTION JR boys teams, 13 - 15 yrs. Team rosters will be drafted from all league registrants.
Basketball League Scorekeeper	Hours: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Duties include managing the book and/or clock during weeknight ACTION league basketball games at McChesney Community Center. Requirements: Must be knowledgeable of basketball rules and book management.
Night Recreation Director	Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weeknights. Duties include creating a comprehensive, age-appropriate schedule of activities for a 7-week recreation program; maintain safety and security of building; supervise staff; monitor registration/sign-in; prepare weekly reports. Applicant must have experience organizing and implementing age-appropriate sport and non-sport activities and must have experience working with teens. Requirements: College degree preferred. MUST BE CPR-CERTIFIED . Creative, energetic personality a must!
Night Recreation Assistant	Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weeknights. Duties include assisting Night Recreation Director with program supervision and implementation of activities. Requirements: Must be 21 or older. Creative, energetic personality a must!

SCHOOL YEAR SEASONAL POSITIONS
AQUATIC POSTIONS
Water Safety Instructors	Hours: Pools are open 7 days a week. Schedules and work shifts vary by pool. Provide swimming instruction for a variety of swim levels. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age and certified as a Water Safety Instructor .
Lifeguard	Hours: Pools are open 7 days a week. Schedules and work shifts vary by pool. Duties: Provide general lifeguard duties for one of the two indoor pools that the city operates. Requirements: Must be certified as a lifeguard with proper updated first aid/CPR training . Screening required annually ( click here for screening dates and information).
ICE RINK POSITIONS
Ice Rink Attendant	Hours: Ice Rinks are open 7 days a week. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Attendants are responsible for assisting with the operation/supervision of one of three municipal ice rinks . Duties may include general ice maintenance, assisting with youth groups/clinics/tournaments; cashier and general cleaning. Requirements: Must be able to ice skate.
YOUTH RECREATION POSITIONS
Tennis Instructor	Hours: Between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Opportunities for part-time or per diem work leading tennis clinics on city park courts. Duties would include developing, organizing and leading a team tennis program. Requirements: Must be USTA-certified.
Fitness Instructor	Hours: Vary according to site. Monday - Friday. Opportunities exist for certified fitness instructors to lead groups of youth, adults and/or seniors. Requirements: Experience leading safe, effective programs is a must. Certification by one or more national organizations required (ACSM, NSCA, ACE). CRP certification also required.
Tutor/Academic Specialist	Hours: Between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. A limited number of school-year positions are available that involve assisting with after-school, drop-in recreation programs. Duties may include developing and implementing age-appropriate education programs. Requirements: College degree preferred. Creative, energetic personality a must!
Physical Activity Specialist	Hours: Between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. A limited number of school-year positions are available that involve assisting with after-school, drop-in recreation programs. Duties include serving snacks/meals, field trip supervision, physical activity program development and implementation. Requirements: College degree preferred. Creative, energetic personality a must!