Town of Eden Recreation Employment

Summer 2022 employment applications are now open.

The Recreation Department reviews each application and makes appointments during the month of March. You will receive correspondence regarding appointments in April.

Below are the approximate dates and times of employment and a brief overview of each position:

Playground Leader and Assistant
8:30/9am to 3/3:15pm; Beginning end of school for 5.5 weeks (June 27th – August 3rd). Camp will not be in session on July 4th.
Must be 16 years of age or older. Coordinate, supervise and participate in various sports, arts & crafts and activities at various playground locations with children ages 6 to 15. Expectation is to be available daily for the 5.5 weeks. Early arrival (7:30am-9am) positions may be available.

Mini-Day Camp Leader and Assistant
9am-3pm; Beginning end of school for 5.5 weeks (June 27th – August 3rd). Camp will not be in session on July 4th.
Must be 16 years of age or older. Coordinate, supervise and participate in Arts & Crafts and activities at the Elementary/ GLP schools and Playground with children ages 4-6.

Swimming Lifeguard
2pm- 8:30pm; (Schedules vary); Mid-June to Mid-August
Must be 15 years of age or older. Supervise open swim periods at the Town Pool on Legion Drive. Participants’ ages vary from Youth to Adult. Position requires valid Red Cross Advance Lifesaving Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Swimming Instructor
8am-2:30pm (Schedules vary); End of School to middle of August
Must be 15 years of age or older. Instruct children in swimming at the Town Pool on Legion Drive. Participants are of various levels of abilities. Participants’ ages vary from 6 to 16. Position requires valid Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Card/ Certification, Lifesaving Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Expectation is to be available daily for the program. *Lessons may take place at the High School during the Corn Festival.

Grounds and Maintenance
7:30am-4pm (Schedules Vary); Mid-May through Mid-August with additional hours/ days possible.
Must be 18 years of age or older. Grass cutting, weeding, athletic field maintenance and other light maintenance. Weekly hours average between 30 and 40. One week of unpaid vacation with prior approval per person.

Sports Instruction
Times Vary; End of School for 5.5 weeks (June 27th – August 3rd). Camp will not be in session on July 4th.
Must be 16 years of age or older. Coordinate, supervise and participate in Sports Instruction, Programs and Clinics at various locations with children ages 8 to 15. Sports include tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, soccer, basketball and baseball. If applying for Sports Instruction, please attach letter explaining which sports you are qualified to instruct.

Summer Recreation training will be on June 22nd. Swim Instructors/ Lifeguard training will be late May/early June. Grounds and maintenance training will be in late April/ early May. Additional Safety training will be determined at a later date.

Please save a copy of the application to your computer. If you have trouble submitting this application or would like to print it, the completed application can be emailed to Marlene at marlene@edenny.gov by February 15th. The application can also be dropped off at the Town Clerk’s office or mailed to Eden Recreation, 2795 E. Church St., Eden, NY 14057.
If you have any questions, please call 716-992-3408 opt. 1.