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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. 

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


Office Positions
No vacancies at this time.

 

Recreation Leadership

Summer Blast Counselors - Develop, organize and lead games and crafts for children ages 6-12 in a structured park/playground setting. Program operates Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 noon at Roof Park (Fairview Township) and/or Rossmoyne Elementary School (Lower Allen Township). Recreation and Education majors preferred but not required. Employment Dates: June  16 —  August 1 (some additional training dates required). Hourly Rate: $ 8-10.
 
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: June  9 —August  11  (some additional training dates required). Hourly Rate: $ 9.25-9.75.  Please apply  by March 28.  Questions should be directed to Eric Stauffer
 
Pre-school Program Leader
Lead games and craft activities for children ages 4-6 in an outdoor setting at Roof Park in Fairview Township. Must have experience working with this age group.  This is a great opportunity for a teacher who is looking for part-time work during the summer.  Program runs Tuesdays & Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, from June 1 - July 25.  Hourly rate:  $15 or more.  For more information please contact Todd Miller.
 

 

Water Safety Instructors - Teach Learn-to-Swim lessons for children in the evening and/or summer mornings at West Shore Natatorium. American Red Cross WSI certification required. For information contact Kristin Stanczak.  Employment Dates: year-round. Hourly Rate: $9-11

Lifeguards- 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 Kristin Stanczak.  Employment Dates: year-round, flexible schedule. Hourly Rate: $7-9

Pool Attendant  -  for Rec Swim on Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons.  Collect admissions and provide customer service.  Lifeguard certification not required. Contact Kristin Stanczak.

 

On-going Jobs

Fitness Instructor needed for two to four evenings during the week in the Lewisberry area. 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. Especially needed:  Gymnastics and Fitness Instructors.


Internship Opportunity -
A comprehensive internship in community recreation administration is available periodically for recreation majors, with emphasis on summer youth program administration.  West Shore Rec is an inter-governmental recreation-only agency serving 55,000 residents.
The student would 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.  Please contact West Shore Recreation Commission. Phone: 717-920-9515, E-mail: Carmen Williams, Director.

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