Seasonal Employment with Recreation

Thank you for your interest in working for the Town of Riverhead Recreation Department! Please note you must be at least 15 to apply/train and 16 to work for most roles. Also mind that some of our roles are more active in nature. Please allow 3 - 4 business days for your information to be processed before following up, though we may contact you before then. ​

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Job Descriptions

Recreation Aide
Position requires no previous experience. Employees who hold this position can assist with various recreation programs, camps, clinics, and special events.
Park Attendant
 A minimum age of 16 years. 
 
 Perform assigned duties such as preparing and lining ballfields, litter pickup, cleaning restrooms, moving/storing equipment, painting and other related landscaping work.  April through November.  Includes day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays available.  Must have current NYS Driver's license to operate mechanical equipment. ​
Beach Attendant
 A minimum age of 15 years. 
Beach Employee Hours
Memorial Day – June (Weekends Only) 10:45am-6:15pm 
Last Week of June – Labor Day (Everyday) 10:45am-6:15pm 
Shifts will be determined on availability and seniority. 
  
Beach Attendant requires a degree of responsibility such as: 
  • accurately distributing Parking Permits 
  • accounting for monies collected 
  • cleaning of rest rooms and public areas daily, watering plants, and restocking supplies. 
  • monitoring parking lots and adjacent beach area 
  • Inspect facility structures such as gazebo, booth, playgrounds, etc   
Lifeguard
A minimum age of 16 years.  
*15 year old applicants may apply and can work on the stand with a guard of 16+ years of age at all times. 
Lifeguard Training Course Certification, CPR/AED Certification for Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Professional and a Waterfront Certification approved by Suffolk County 
 
Beach Employee Hours
Memorial Day – June (Weekends Only) 10:45am-6:15pm 
Last Week of June – Labor Day (Everyday) 10:45am-6:15pm 
Shifts will be determined on availability and seniority. 
Full Day Shift is split into Early Guard hours & Late Guard hours.  
Lifeguard requires a degree of responsibility such as: 
  • Perform lifesaving duties 
  • Beach Cleaning, Set up and Breakdown 
  • Communication with the Beach Attendant throughout the day 
  • Working weekends and holidays 
Water Safety Instructor
A minimum age of 16 years.   
Lifeguard Certified with CPR/ AED, Waterfront and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification approved by Suffolk County. 
Beach Employee Hours
Memorial Day – June (Weekends Only) 10:45am – 6:15pm 
Last Week of June – Labor Day (Everyday) 10:45am – 6:15pm 
Shift will be determined on availability and seniority 
Swim Lessons start July and end mid-August 2 week sessions at various locations. 
 
Water Safety Instructor requires a degree of responsibility such as: 
  • Teach water safety and swim instruction to youth and adults at Town beaches as prescribed by the American Red Cross and the Recreation Dept.  
  • Available for at least one swim lesson session (2 week sessions) 
Rec. Specialist
Recreation Specialists are certified instructors teaching one of various recreational programs.
Ex) Sports Camp Instructor, Sailing Instructor, Art Teacher, yoga Instructor, etc.
​Interested applicants must have a certification in the respective area of the program they are looking to teach.
Bus Trip Chaperone
Summer Camp Counselor
Summer Camp is run from the George Young Community Center and one of our local schools. Summer Camp typically runs 6-7 weeks, July through August from 7:30am to 4:45pm. 
Counselors are responsible for the daily welfare of the campers. Counselors are expected to attend camp every day on time, and be prepared to participate in a variety of activities that might be group lead, instructed by the Site-Coordinator, or independently lead. Counselors are expected to supervise their group at all times, engage with campers consistently throughout the day, and provide a safe and fun experience for all participants. ​
Summer Camp Site Coordinator
Summer Camp is run from the George Young Community Center and one of our local schools. Summer Camp typically runs 6-7 weeks, July through August from 7:30am to 4:45pm. 
 
The Site-Coordinator (SC) is the manager for each camp site, this includes: planning the on-site summer activity calendar (pre-season activity), overseeing daily activities at camp, managing and motivating staff, completing necessary paperwork, and ensuring that all needs are communicated to the Supervisor. The SC remains on-site for the duration of the summer to coordinate trips and activities, maintain a safe environment for children and staff, communicate with parents daily, and ensure that all plans are implemented. The SC acts as the central hub of communication between the camp site, the Assistant Supervisor, and the Supervisor. SC’s monitor staff, facility safety, and children daily; communication with the Supervisor is critical. ​
Summer Camp Trip Leader
Summer Camp is run from the George Young Community Center and one of our local schools. Summer Camp typically runs 6-7 weeks, July through August from 7:30am to 4:45pm. 
 Trip Leaders typically act as Counselors. On trip days, Trip Leaders act as the point person, managing campers and staff while off-site, communicating all needs to the Site-Coordinator. Trip Leaders may also be assigned additional responsibilities on-site such as leading specialty activities, breaking staff during lunchtimes, and maintaining supplies. ​