Join The Team This Summer With Sioux Falls Parks And Rec

It's only natural when facing a significant cold spell that our thoughts turn to warmer days in the past, and looking forward to the ones ahead of us, too. So it is no surprise that the City of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire summer help. And a lot of it!

They are looking to hire around 500 employees by May 1. In fact, they are hoping to fill many of these positions by March.

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Jackie Nelson, recreation manager for Sioux Falls, said, "These roles are essential in creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors while helping keep our park system beautiful and well-maintained throughout the summer. These positions offer a meaningful way to give back to the community while helping shape our future leaders.”

These jobs are a perfect match for people who like working outdoors and want to have an impact on the city. With a variety of roles to match different interests, seasonal employees are essential to parks and recreation operations from March through September. While most positions run May through August, additional opportunities are available before and after the summer season.

Here are some of the positions available:

• Aquatics: The department plans to hire approximately 105 lifeguards for the summer season, with starting pay at $17.40 per hour. Other positions, such as water safety instructors, are needed to lead swim lessons that help build participants’ confidence in the water and promote water safety. Lifeguards receive pay for certification upon successful completion of the certification process. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. The city operates six outdoor pools, two indoor pools, and three splash pads.

• Recreation: These individuals will assist with various tasks, including operating recreation programs and events in the community, starting at $16.31 per hour. There are also roles specific to the Westside Recreation Center or Jacobson Plaza available. Applicants must be at least 15 years old.

• Park Maintenance: Park maintenance seasonal positions include mowing, marking athletic fields, and preparing restrooms, with starting pay of $18.48 per hour. Jobs are available from March through September for applicants 18 and older. These positions are part of the operations and forestry team, which manages 3,400 acres of parkland, including 83 parks and 70 miles of right-of-way and sidewalks, ensuring these spaces remain safe and enjoyable for residents and visitors.

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Walk-in interviews for aquatics and recreation positions will be held on Friday, February 13, and Friday, March 20, from 1 to 5 PM at the Midco Aquatic Center, 1601 S. Western Avenue in Sioux Falls.

For more information and to apply, go to the City of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation online.

Source: Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department