The Parks and Recreation Department employs seasonal part-time employees year 'round to supervise a variety of recreational opportunities.
- Education Manager — Camp counselor and assistant director for 9-week grades PK–2 or 3–6 day program. Minimum related Bachelor's degree and experience teaching children. Full time summer with part time year 'round potential. See complete description [106 KB PDF* file].
- Educator — Camp counselor for 9–week grades PK–2 or 3–6 day program. Minimum 2-years related college studies and experience teaching children. Full time summer with part time year 'round potential. See complete description [106 KB PDF* file].
- Educator — Exhibit design and/or teach contract programs for community groups. Minimum 2-years related college studies and experience teaching. Part time year 'round. See complete description [102 KB PDF* file].
- Instructional Assistant — Assistant camp counselor for various grades PK–6 day programs. Minimum 16 years old, interest in nature and ecology, and experience with children. Full time for 2–9 summers. See complete description [106 KB PDF* file].
General Employment
The Parks and Recreation Department accepts applications for seasonal employment including but not limited to Recreation Leaders, Lifeguards, Pool Attendants, Therapeutic Recreation Leaders, Pre-School Leaders, Camp Leaders and Nature Center Counselors.Complete an application (see below) or contact the Recreation office at (860) 721-2890 for more information.
Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
Complete an application (see below) or contact the Nature Center office at (860) 529-3075 for more information.
How to Apply
Call (860) 721-2890 to request an application, stop by and pick one up, or download the application in Adobe PDF* format.
Applications are to be sent to: Parks & Recreation Dept., Wethersfield Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109.
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