Are you looking for a fun and challenging summer employment experience? We hire over 100 employees for the summer season. Search our current Career Opportunities and apply by March 31, 2026.

We need recreation program staff, lifeguards and tourism staff for our summer programs. Staff are employed at the following locations:

• Kilbride Community Centre
• Kenmount Terrace Community Centre
• Shea Heights Community Centre
• Southlands Community Centre
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre
• Bowring Park
• Bannerman Park
• Rotary Sunshine Park

We offer competitive salaries and excellent work experience. 

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and energetic with the right combination of experience and education, apply with us! We welcome applications from everyone.

Our staff complete hands-on, practical training in a fun team-based learning environment, including:

• HIGH FIVE - Canada's quality standard for children's recreation and sport
• Standard First Aid & CPR
• Leadership, professional development, team dynamics and more

The City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer. We are a qualified workforce that reflects the community's diversity. Each application is assessed based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding the status of applications.

Important things to remember

• Apply in advance to ensure that you meet the deadline.
• Apply for each job posting that you would like to be considered for.
• Answer the preliminary application questionnaire accurately.
• A current RNC Criminal Record Screening Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check (or equivalent) – dated not more than six months prior to the position start date, are required for all positions. Apply for documents well in advance as they may take up to three weeks to secure. Apply here. 
• Some positions may be filled by returning staff.
• Check the individual job description for the mandatory training dates and period of employment.

Preparing your application

Be sure to upload the following documents to your candidate profile and include them in your application:

• Resumé which includes education, past work experience/volunteer details.
• A minimum of two references from people who can comment on your leadership and work or volunteer experience in the last one to two years.
• Copy of any certifications that may be relevant to the individual job posting (i.e. Standard First Aid, CPR, High Five, Lifeguard Certifications, etc.)

Selected for an interview?

Interviews begin mid-April and will be ongoing until all positions are filled. This process may take several months, depending on the number of applicants and the complexity of the position.

Most interviews are question and answer format with some situational-type questions. They range from 15-30 minutes.

Interviews for outdoor pool positions include a 30-minute group interview followed by a 30-minute (in pool) swimming and water safety assessment.

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