Time To Start Thinking About Summer Employment

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Manassas Park, Va. – Despite the Winter Chill in the air, the Manassas Park Department of Parks and Recreation has begun to think about this upcoming summer! Our summer season requires that we hire over 70 part-time seasonal employees to work in a variety of different capacities.

We will be kicking off our seasonal hiring push this weekend at our Summer Job Fair! The Job Fair will be located at the Manassas Park Community Center on Saturday, March 8th from 10am-1pm. We will be providing information to applicants and conducting on-the- spot interviews! From Aquatics to Extended Care and Summer Camps, we have summer job opportunities for a wide array of interests. 

Aquatics: Signal Bay Water Park, which will open for the summer on May 24, 2014, requires that we hire at least 40 American Red Cross Lifeguards! Additionally, we will be hiring approximately 5 more lifeguards to work at the indoor pool at the Manassas Park Community Center. Applicants will need to successfully obtain certification in CPR/First Aid/AED and Lifeguarding through the American Red Cross BEFORE the water park opens in May. Sign up for a course soon, as May Lifeguarding classes fill-up very quickly! Want to work at the water park, but don’t want to get lifeguard certified? We are also hiring Cashiers and Admissions Aids! 

Rec Services: For those with a passion for children, we have many employment opportunities available. For those 18 years or older, the Department of Parks and Recreation is currently hiring Camp Leaders and Extended Care leaders for the summer. Experience with children and/or licensed programs is preferred. For those that are at least 15 years of age or older, we are also hiring Camp Aids and Extended Care Aids to help with our camps and licensed programs! Apply early, as background checks are conducted on all employees and must be done prior to 

For additional information about the American Red Cross Lifeguard Course or summer employment opportunities please visit ManassasParkCommunityCenter.com or contact Sarah Barnett at 703.335.8872 or via email at s.barnett@manassasparkva.gov