Department Information

As of 8/25/25 the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for for Admission Monitors, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Diving Coach, Aerobics Instructor, Zumba Instructor and Line Dancing Teacher (We will accept applications until all positions are filled but we can't always guarantee an interview) 


If you are interested in a Gardener or Parks Maintenance you must contact Public Works at 203-452-2814 and to speak with Bill Phillips as of July 1, 2024. 

Policies & General Info

General Policies

Forms

General Forms

    • Job Applications for Speciality Instructors
    • Do you have a special skill and certfication in a certain actvity? We are looking for you to run some unique programs we would like to offer the community. Fill out this application and send back to us!

    • Summer Fun Days Camp Director 2026-Job Description
    • We are currently seeking a Summer Camp Director for the 2026 season. Applications and resume accepted through April 1, 2026 or until the position is filled with the best candidate. Camp weeks for 2026 will be announced soon.

    • Water Safety Instructor Job Description for 2026 seasonal employment
    • hese positions are for individuals who are currently certified as Water Safety Instructors (WSI) through American Red Cross and are interested in teacing swimming lessons. We need instructors for Adult Lessons, Parent/Child and Levels 1 through 5. If seriously interested please fill out applications and submit with your valid & current certfications to parksandrec@Monroect.gov. Must be 16 years of age or older.

    • Job Application-For 2026 spring/summer seasonal work (PROSPECTIVE NEW EMPLOYEES)
    • This application is for prospective individuals looking to be employeed for seasonal work who are 16 years of age or older for spring/summer 2026 employment. We do take appllications until all our positions are filled. If your application fits our needs, we reach out to schedule an interview. Unfortunately, not all applicants will be given one. We also only corresonding with prospective employees and not their parents, so we encourage your teen/young adult to send their own email/phone inquiries. For additional questions, please email parksandrec@monroect.gov or call 203-452-2806 x 9.

Maps

Employment

    • Job Application-Employees looking to return for 2026 summer season
    • Completed application can be mailed addressed to PARKS AND RECREATION using the address on the top of the application; scan or email PDF versions to parksandrec@monroect.gov; or you can drop it off to our office. No photo copies/scans will be accepted becuase when we print out they are hard to read. Deadline to submit is April 1, 2026 or until all positions are filled for our needs. All are encouraged to reapply, but there is no guarantee of rehire. This application is for staff who worked for us summer 2025. Lifeguards certification must be through American Red Cross and a valid cerification attached that goes through Septemeber 7, 2026. Camp Staff can only have one full week off for 2026. If you can't committ to seven weeks we will not rehire.

    • Job Description - Admissions Monitor Spring/Summer 2026
    • Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 spring/summer seasonal position of Admission Monitor. Must be 16 years of age at time of submitting an applicationand be available weekday afternoons, early evening and on weekends. We do not employ 15 year olds in any capacity.

    • Summer Job Description - Camp Counselor Summer 2026
    • We are accepting applications for the 2026 summer camp staff until May 1, 2026 or until all positions are filled. (Which ever comes first) Completed applications must be either dropped off in person or scanned as a PDF to parksandrec@monroect.gov. No photo copies will be accepted. We can't promise that everyone who applies will get an interview due to the volume of returning staff we may have. You must be 16 years of age or older at time of submitting applications. We do not emply 15 year olds.

    • Summer Job Description - Pool/Lake Manager Summer 2026
    • We are looking to hire a seasonal staff person 21 years of age or older with valid aquatic certfications to help oversee our outdoor pool and lake from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Position would require lifeguarding, scheduling of guards, light maitenance and customer service. Hour are flexible but do require many weekends, some special events and holidays such as July 4th, Labor Day Monday and Memorial Day Monday.

    • Job Description - Lifeguard Spring/Summer 2026 seasonal
    • We are seeking current certfied lifeguards to work Wolfe Park Pool, Great Hollow Lake and Masuk Pool for the Spring/Summer 2026. Must be 16 years of age or older and currently certfied as an American Red Cross Lifeguard at the time of submitting an application. This is seasonal position around our needs due to programs and camps we run. We do not emply 15 year olds.

    • Parks and Recreation Department Intern 2026
    • The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals who are pursuing a college degree in the field of Parks and Recreation from an accredited school that need to obtain an internship opportunity for Summer 2026. Send interested resume to our office or email us at: parksandrec@monroect.gov Deadline is March 31, 2026 or until position is filled.

    • Summer Fun Day Tweens Adventure Camp Coordinator 2026
    • We are currentky Seeking a Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Coordinator for the 2026 season. Applications and resumes accepted through April 1, 2026 or until position is filled with the right candidate. Camp weeks for the 2026 season will be announced soon.

    • Summer Fun Days Camp Assistant Director 2026
    • We are seeking an Assistant Camp Director for the 2026 season of Summer Fun Days Camp. Applications and resume accepted through April 1, 2026 or until position is filled with the best candidate. Camp dates will be announced soon.

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