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Applicants must be 16 years old or older to be employed by WCPARC. Our facilities are open 7 days per week, so weekend, holiday and evening availability is required. Only smiling faces need apply!
Applications are accepted beginning in February for the upcoming season, or year-round at some locations. Completed applications may be turned in at each respective facility, or to:
WCPARC Administrative Offices
2230 Platt Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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- Rolling Hills Park
- Meri Lou Murray Rec Center
- Independence Lake Park
- Natural Areas Preservation
- Pierce Lake Golf Course
- Park Laborer Aide
- Playground Camp
CLICK HERE to fill out our Job Interest form!
Rolling Hills County Park employs over 160 seasonal staff each year and hires for the following positions:
• Accountant
• Cashier
• Concession
• Day Camp Coordinator (must be 21 years or older)
• Day Camp Counselor (must be 18 years or older)
• Lifeguard (must be American Red Cross certified)
• Maintenance/Park Laborer Aide
• Park Rangers and Park Ranger Supervisor
• Water Park Attendant
Rolling Hills begins accepting applications for the summer season on February 1.
Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at the park headquarters:
7660 Stony Creek Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
MLMRC is open year round and hires for the following positions:
• Building Attendant
• Day Camp Coordinator (must be 21 years or older)
• Day Camp Counselor (must be 18 years or older)
• Fitness Instructor (Land/Water)
• Front Desk Attendant
• Lifeguard (must be American Red Cross certified)
• Swim Lesson Instructor
Completed applications can be mailed to the Recreation Center:
P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Or dropped off at the facility:
2960 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Independence Lake employs 80 seasonal staff each year and hires for the following positions:
• Accountant • Concession Worker
• Day Camp Coordinator (must be 21 years or older)
• Day Camp Counselor (must be 18 years or older)
• Lifeguard (must be American Red Cross certified)
• Maintenance/Park Laborer Aide (must be 18 years or older)
• Park Ranger • Seasonal Manager
• Spray Park Attendant
NAPP Stewardship Technician
Seasonal Position (3-10 months)
$11.45-13.45/hr
If you are interested in working outdoors, consider a position with Washtenaw County’s Natural Areas Preservation Program (NAPP). NAPP employees preserve natural areas, develop and maintain trails and assist with general maintenance across 35 parks and preserves.
NAPP EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS.
IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS, COME AND EXPLORE THEM WITH US!
Job Description: Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, position involves a variety of tasks related to natural area preservation and general park maintenance. These activities can include but are not limited to: invasive species control; trail and fence construction, repair, and maintenance; trash and litter removal; grass, forbs, shrub, and tree care; wildlife management activities; and other restoration and maintenance activities on natural area sites and park locations. Controls invasive plants through mowing, cutting, spraying herbicides, and other techniques; may assist in hosting volunteer events. Constructs and maintains trails, preserve entry, kiosk, and signage. Reports to NAPP Field Crew Leaders and Stewardship Manager.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year related work experience or education involving natural areas restoration. Knowledge of forest ecology, invasive species identification and control, or other related fields is desirable.
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. The work is primarily outdoors. Employees must be capable of hiking, lifting, and assisting to a variety of physical tasks. To maintain safe conditions during the COVID pandemic, we are requiring employees have their own vehicle to travel to job locations. Mileage reimbursed for all work travel.
Interested? Please send a resume and cover letter to the Stewardship Manager at the email listed below.
Allison Krueger, Stewardship Manager
PLGC is open March-November and hires for the following positions:
• Assistant Clubhouse Manager
• Beverage Cart Worker
• Cart Personnel and Ranger
• Cashier
• Concessions
• Maintenance/Park Laborer Aide - Pierce Lake Golf Course Park Laborer Aide Flyer
• Maintenance/Park Laborer Aide - Field Operations/Nelson Mead County Farm Park Job Flyer
PLAYGROUND SITE COORDINATOR
Seasonal Position (3-6 months)
$15.50/hr
If you are interested in working outdoors and with children, consider a position with Washtenaw County’s Summer Playground Camp.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, the Playground Site Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising a safe and fun day playground program. The coordinator should have general knowledge of group and tabletop games, crafts, outdoor games and first aid. The coordinator will supervise four playground leaders, oversee the free lunch program and be available to respond to parents’ questions, comments or concerns. They must be able to implement safe play practices, manage age-appropriate levels of play and competition, and encourage cooperation and fair play among participants. The coordinator delegates responsibility for set up, take down, inventory of equipment, and records activity and program participation.
EDUCATION: College course work preferred in Social Work and Early Childhood Education.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience supervising children of diverse backgrounds, preferably ages 5-11.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from the work site. Upon hire, CPR and First Aid certification is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be 21 years of age or older and have a minimum of 4 weeks of full-time administrative experience in an organized playground or similar program. Employee will be subject to a background check upon hire.
OTHER: Applicants must be available to attend pre-program training sessions; also, able to work the full 8 week camp season M-TH June 21st to August 12th.
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PLAYGROUND ACTIVITY LEADER
Seasonal Position (3-6 months)
$12.50/hr
If you are interested in working outdoors and with children, consider a position with Washtenaw County’s Summer Playground Camp.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, activity leaders are responsible for supervising children ages 5-11, planning and leading activities including group games, swimming, crafts and day trips. Activity Leaders are responsible for implementing safe play practices, and for managing age-appropriate levels of fair play and competition. Responsible for set up, take down and inventory of equipment, maintaining records of activity and program participation.
EDUCATION: College course work preferred in Social Work and Early Childhood Education.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one (1) year combined experience supervising, coaching and/or teaching children of diverse backgrounds, especially 1st -5th graders.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from the work site. Upon hire, CPR and First Aid certification is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a positive attitude, enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting, have plenty of enthusiasm, good problem-solving skills, and ability to work with fellow counselors and parents. Employee will be subject to a background check upon hire.
OTHER: Applicants must be available to attend pre-program training sessions; also, able to work the full 8 week camp season M-TH June 21st to August 12th.
Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at the park headquarters:
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
2230 Platt Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (Mailing)
PO Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107