The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department accepts applications for summer employment from January - May. If you are looking to build your resume, enhance your leadership experience, participate in team building, meet new and interesting people, but, above all, positively impact the lives of our youth – WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU!  

Opportunities include:

• recreation leaders
• lifeguards and swim instructors
• art instructors

Applicants must be:

• at least 18 years old or older for recreation leader or art instructor positions and have a high school or equivalency degree
• at least 16 years old or older for lifeguards
• able to commit to a 9-week schedule
• able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug test

Recreation Leaders

Candidates must be self-motivated individuals who can inspire children to participate in activities. Some experience working with children and some education or training in recreation or physical education is preferred. Work will be conducted outdoors and indoors. Candidates must attend an two four-hour training sessions.

Lifeguards

Once you pass the qualifying test, you will be enrolled in our Training Program that will teach the critical skills of CPR, first-aid, and techniques for saving a swimmer in distress. You must successfully complete the Training Program to become a certified a lifeguard with the City of Tampa

For more information please call the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department  at 813-274-8615.

Art Instructors

Art instructors are needed for the eight-week Roving Summer Arts Program. The positions require experience in art instruction as well as knowledge and experience in leading and organizing large groups of children. Training in art instruction preferred.

How to Apply

Download and complete the Summer Employment Application listed below.

• We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2009. Please check back in January 2010.

We recommend that you apply early. Please ensure that you complete every section and attach all applicable documentation. The completed Summer Employment Application Forms along with Form I-9 must drop off along with a copy of your driver's license and/or identification card and your signed Social Security Card to:

City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department
3402 W. Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33607

Applications are accepted Monday - Friday  between the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

If you need more information or have questions, please call the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, 813-274-8615.