Town of Cheshire

Thank you for your interest in a part-time job working for the Recreation Department or Community Pool. We hire for a variety of seasonal part-time positions throughout the year. Please pay close attention to the application deadlines and requirements for each job listed. To apply for a position, please download and complete the Part-Time Employee Application and send to:
     Cheshire Recreation Department
     559 South Main Street
     Cheshire, CT 06410
     [email protected]

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Current and Upcoming Seasonal Openings

Mixville Adventure Camp (apply from January 1 - February 15, 2023)

Applications for Summer 2023 will be accepted beginning in January 2023

Camp Director

Starting pay rate $18.00/hour. Must be at least 21 years old, college graduates/adults preferred. Apply by February 15, 2023.

Camp Assistant Director

Starting pay rate $16.50/hour. Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate. Apply by February 15, 2023.

Camp Counselor

Starting pay rate $15.25. Must be at least 18 years old. Apply by February 15, 2023.

Junior Counselor

Starting pay rate $15.00. Must be at least 16 years old. Apply by February 15, 2023.

Extended Care Counselor

Starting pay rate $15.25. Must be at least 18 years old. Apply by February 15, 2023.

Camp Lifeguard

Starting pay rate $16.25. Must be at least 16 years old and possess current lifeguard certification. Apply by February 15, 2023.

Volunteer Counselor in Training / CIT

This is a volunteer position for students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2023. It requires a special application that can be downloaded here or picked up at the Parks and Recreation Office. Apply by March 31, 2023.

Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Camp Staff

 

TR Camp Staff

Starting pay rate $16.00-$21.00/hour. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have experience working with individuals with special needs.

Volunteer TR Camp Mentor

This is a volunteer positions. A special application can be downloaded here. Apply by May 1, 2023

Building Supervisors (rolling applications)

 

School Building Supervisor

Starting pay rate $14.50/hour. Must be at least 18 years old and high school graduate or equivalent. Responsible for opening, closing and enforcing policies at functions at schools. Shifts are typically scheduled during weeknights (4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) and weekends (7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.). Rolling applications.

Youth Center Building Supervisor

Starting pay rate $14.00/hour. Must be at least 16 years old. Responsible for opening, closing and enforcing policies at functions at the Youth Center. Shifts are typically schedule during weeknights (4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) and weekends (7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.). Rolling applications.

Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Coach/Instructor:

Starting pay rate $20.00-$22.00/hour. Must be 18 years or older. Experience working with individuals with special needs is a plus. Currently seeking a Soccer Coach and a Basketball Coach. If you have another skill to share with us, please email Therapeutic Coordinator, Barbara Costello, or submit a Program Proposal.

Community Pool Employment Information

Completed applications for lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors should be sent to:
     Cheshire Community Pool, 520 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
     [email protected]

WSI (Water Safety Instructor)

Apply NOW! Must be at least 16 years old and able to successfully complete the Level 5 swim evaluation. Must be responsible, dependable and comfortable working with children of all ages. If you are not currently WSI certified, we offer training. For further information please contact the pool at 203-271-3208 or [email protected].

Lifeguard

Apply NOW! Must be at least 15 years old. Lifeguard certification preferred. Certification course will be available for anyone interested and enthusiastic. Pre-course swimming evaluation is mandatory. Certification course costs will be covered upon successful completion and employment.

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Please visit the Personnel Department's Website to view other  job opportunities.