Mayor Joseph P. Ganim
Bridgeport, CT
For Immediate Release
June 11, 2021
MAYOR GANIM, BRIDGEPORT PARKS AND REC ANNOUNCE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITY YOUTH
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Ganim encourages eligible and interested young residents to apply for job opportunities available in the City of Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department.
“Summer may be a time for young people to enjoy being out with friends, but these part time work opportunities are at our parks so they’ll be outside in a great environment, helping other young people at camps, or on the beach- all while getting job experience,” stated Mayor Ganim.
Applications are currently being accepted from individuals 16 years of age or older for the following positions in the Department of Recreation:
• summer camp counselor
• checkpoint attendant
• splash pad attendant
• water taxi crew member
• beach supervisor
• campsite coordinator
• lifeguard*
*Lifeguard applicants must already have a current American Red Cross lifeguard certification.
Interested applicants that are Bridgeport residents and meet the age requirement can apply by visiting the Parks and Recreation Department at 7 Quarry Road to receive and complete their application in-person.
In addition, the Parks Department and Department of Public Facilities are still accepting seasonal applications, from individuals 18 years of age and older, for seasonal opportunities. For a complete list of job opportunities for individuals 18 and older, various salary ranges for positions, and to apply online, click here or visit bridgeportct.gov/careers. Applications for the seasonal positions will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the season.
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