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All seasonal positions have been filled at this time, except for lifeguard. Applications for all other summer 2008 seasonal positions will still be accepted in case of an opening.
CAMP BUS DRIVER
Minimum Rate: $7.50/hr.
Location: Varies within Park District
Brief Description: The bus driver operates assigned vehicle according to prepared schedule in a manner conducive to the total safety of campers and the general public. Examples of work: Operate assigned bus on time schedule provided in conformity with all state and local requirements; keep inside of bus clean; report needed bus repairs on proper maintenance repair form; complete all necessary forms required by Lake Metroparks; be familiar with all rules and regulations established by the state; be courteous to drivers of other vehicles; report all accidents, regardless of how minor, immediately; perform related duties as assigned; observe the transportation policies, rules & regulations; perform all pre-trip checks of assigned vehicle and document inspections; maintain discipline among campers on busses and complete incident reports when necessary.
Requirements: Must posses and maintain an Ohio CDL with school bus endorsement; ability to pass mandated drug and alcohol testing for CDL drivers; must attend all required in-service meetings. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Must successfully complete the state pre-service training course and meet all state requirements. Must possess the ability and experience, certificates and skill to safely and effectively operate a school bus to meet the transportation requirements of students.
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GATE KEEPER
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor
Brief Description: Monitors access to parking lot at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Assists with opening and closing. Collects parking fees, and assists patrons with directions and information. Represents Lake Metroparks in a positive manner. Assists with keeping beach area and control station clean and well maintained.
Requirements: First Aid recommended (will train). Knowledge of Lake County, strong public relations, basic math skills, dependable, and able to handle money appropriately. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Minimum age 16.
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HEAD LIFEGUARD
Minimum Rate: $7.00-10.00/hr. (Depending on experience)
Location: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor
Brief Description: Supervise lifeguards and beach area at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Assist with lifeguard scheduling and in-service training. Assist public, and administer appropriate lifeguarding techniques and first aid when necessary. Assist with keeping beach area, buildings, and rescue equipment clean and well maintained. Assist with special events and/or programs when required. Promote Lake Metroparks in a positive manner.
Requirements: Must have current certification in lifeguarding, C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Knowledge of Lake County preferred. Strong public relations skills required. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Hiring dependent upon passing lifeguarding skills and written test.
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LIFEGUARD
Rate: $7.00 - 8.50/hr. (Depending on experience)
Location: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor
Brief Description: Supervise beach area at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Assist public, and administer appropriate lifeguarding techniques and first aid when necessary. Assist with keeping beach area, buildings and rescue equipment clean and well maintained. Assist with special events and/or programs when required. Promote Lake Metroparks in a positive manner.
Requirements: Must have current certification in lifeguarding, C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer and first aid. Knowledge of Lake County preferred. Strong public relations skills required. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Hiring is dependent upon passing lifeguarding skills and written test.
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CONCESSIONAIRE
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Locations: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor and Painesville Township Park in Painesville Township
Brief Description: Assist public at concession areas. Prepare, serve and sell food service items to the public. Keep concession areas clean and well maintained. Represent Lake Metroparks in a positive manner. Assist with inventory, special events and programs when required.
Requirements: First aid recommended (will train). Knowledge of Lake County, strong public relations, and basic math skills, dependable, and able to handle money appropriately. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
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WILDLIFE CARE SPECIALIST
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center in Kirtland, Ohio
Brief Description: Care and feeding of wildlife (injured and/or orphaned) at the Wildlife Center at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Works closely with the public, volunteers and veterinarians.
Requirements: Must have a background in zoology, wildlife management, animal care or related field. Two years of college level classes or equivalent experience. Must have strong customer service skills and be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
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NATURALIST
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Penitentiary Glen Nature Center in Kirtland
Brief Description: Provides visitor contact and information in the Nature Center at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Presentation of interpretive public programs on a variety of nature subjects to participants of all ages. Will train on delivery style and background information. Responsible for assigned projects in natural and cultural history.
Requirements: Must be outgoing and service oriented. Must like talking with people of all ages. Prefer individual with background in the sciences, natural history, botany or childhood education classes. Gift Shop and/or Cashier experience desired. Past experience in parks (paid or volunteer) a plus.
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CAMP COUNSELOR
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Different Sites within Lake Metroparks
Brief Description: Provide leadership, supervision and safety for small groups (sized 8-30) while participating in outdoor nature-related, art or active skill oriented activities.
Duties will include some or most of the following: Assist in development and delivery of nature-related activities; assist in instruction of canoeing, fishing, kayaking, art, mountain biking, or rock climbing; provide supervision for campers during camp and at lunchtime; maintain records, parent sign in and sign out forms and other assigned paperwork; and lead/supervise off-site field trips.
Provide supervision and activities for extended hours service before and after camp on rotating basis. Help provide supervision and training for Volunteer Counselor Aides.
Requirements: Must be able to deal effectively with children grades 1-8. Counselors must be outgoing and able to establish healthy rapport with children; imaginative; creative and exhibit excellent communication skills for campers and parents. Counselors must demonstrate background in working with children and have at least one year of college. Valid Ohio driver's license. Must be insurable under Lake Metroparks auto insurance.
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CAMP COUNSELOR/INTERPRETER
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Farmpark in Kirtland
Brief Description: Assist in the development and daily operation of the Farmcamp program at Farmpark. Provide leadership, supervision and safety for groups (sized 10-40 of children age 4-12) while participating in indoor and outdoor farm-related activities. Duties include: Assisting in the development of farm related activities; conducting camp type games; providing supervision at campers lunch time; presenting farm related camp activities; maintaining attendance records for campers and leading off-site field trips.
Requirements: Must be able to deal effectively with children between the ages of 4-12. Counselors must be outgoing, able to establish rapport with children, imaginative, creative and exhibit excellent communication skills. Counselors must demonstrate background in working with children in outdoor recreation. Farm, animal care or gardening experience and interest desirable. High school diploma.
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RECREATION TECHNICIAN
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Varies within Park District
Brief Description: Responsible for conceptualizing, planning, coordinating and implementing a summer play program at a variety of Lake Metroparks' facilities including Beach Camp at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park.
Requirements: First Aid recommended (will train). Must be able to work weekdays in June through August, and able to work weekends when required. Previous experience with recreational programming for elementary-aged children preferred. Must provide own transportation to parks and throughout Lake County. Must be available for training/preparation work in May. Good customer service skills. Must have reliable transportation and current Ohio drivers' license.
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RECREATION TECHNICIAN (CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMER/BIRTHDAY HOST)
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor
Brief Description: Prepares and presents a variety of children's recreational programs with emphasis on children 3-12 years of age. Responsible for themed birthday parties at various parks.
Requirements: First Aid recommended (will train). Past experience working with children essential. Must have a college education or equivalent experience working with children. Must have reliable transportation and current Ohio driver's license, and willing to work weekends and holidays.
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RECREATION TECHNICIAN (CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE PROGRAMMER)
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Varies within Park District
Brief Description: Prepares and presents a variety of children's adventure programs with emphasis on children 5-14 years of age. Responsible for wide variety of outdoor adventure programs such as hiking, rollerblading, volleyball and mock search and rescue.
Requirements: First Aid recommended (will train). Past experience working with children essential. Must have college education or equivalent experience working with children. Must have reliable transportation, current Ohio driver's license, and willing to work weekends and holidays.
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FARPMARK INTERPRETER
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Farmpark in Kirtland
Brief Description: Provide information to Farmpark general visitors and groups, including scouts, tour groups, and students, via 20-minute presentations and personal interaction. Responsible for general care of animals and/or plants within the interpretive area, where applicable. Assist with the development of interpretive materials. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe interpretive area.
Requirements: Must be able to enthusiastically present clear and concise information to individuals and groups (ranging in size from 5-100). Must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays. Good communication and customer service skills are required. Must be able to perform manual labor including but not limited to cleaning and lifting. Experience with livestock and/or plants helpful.
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MAINTENANCE WORKERS (General, Trails, Golf Course, Ball Field, Horticulture, Agriculture)
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Locations: Positions are available at Concord Woods Nature Park in Concord Township; Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor; Painesville Township Park in Painesville Township; Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland; Farmpark in Kirtland; Erie Shores Golf Course in Madison; Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe; and River Road Maintenance Facility in Madison.
Brief Description: Some jobs include but are not limited to the following duties.
General: Building and/or grounds maintenance. Mowing park grounds, painting, picking up litter, landscaping, assisting in making minor repairs on buildings and/or machines and performing custodial tasks.
Trails: Assist trails crew with operating equipment associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of landscape and trails. Clears trails and land, cuts and prunes trees and shrubs.
Golf Course: Mowing course grounds, trimming trees, sand trap maintenance, drain tile repair and installation, irrigation repair and installation, beautification projects and general upkeep of golf course.
Ball Field: Mowing outfield, drag and line infields, layout ball diamonds, and irrigation work. Knowledge of softball/baseball rules preferred.
Horticulture: Grounds maintenance; care of turf, ornamentals and exhibit plantings. Must work under extremes of temperature/weather performing manual labor. Work with light and some heavy equipment. Some experience with turf and ornamentals helpful.
Agriculture: General farm work including livestock care. Must work under extremes of temperature/weather performing manual labor. Work with light and some heavy equipment. Some experience with livestock and tractors helpful.
Requirements: Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor.
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SNACK SHOP CLERK
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe
Brief Description: Prepare, serve and sell deli style sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks and beverages to golfers. Keep coolers stocked and all snack shop areas and equipment clean and well maintained.
Requirements: Strong people skills, friendly, dependable, some food service experience helpful, able to handle money accurately. Must be willing to work alternating weekends, evenings (Snack Shop hours 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.), holidays and special golf outings as assigned.
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GOLF CLUBHOUSE CASHIER
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe and
Erie Shores Golf Course in Madison
Brief Description: Responsible for accurately selling green fees, rental of golf equipment and merchandise on cash register, and processing charge payment and discounts. Prepares report of revenue activity during shift, counts money and prepares deposit report. May open or close pro shop. Enforces all golf course etiquette rules and policies. Answers telephone and in person inquiries about golf course facilities, services and special events. Schedules tee reservations.
Requirements: Some golf knowledge is helpful. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays and varying work schedules as assigned.
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GOLF ATTENDANT
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe
Erie Shores Golf Course in Madison
Brief Description: Assists in the bag storage area for return of clubs, power cars and pull carts. Cleans and refuels power golf cars and cleans pull carts. Inspects power cars and reports any damage. Reports hazardous conditions on the golf course. Performs general housekeeping duties inside and outside of clubhouse and locker room area. Enforces golf course etiquette rules and policies.
Requirements: Willingness to work weekends, holidays and varying work schedules as assigned. Ability to establish and maintain good public relations with golfers and a sincere desire to serve the public.
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RANGE AND CART ATTENDANT
Minimum Rate: $7.00/hr.
Location: Erie Shores Golf Course in Madison
Brief Description: Under the direction of Golf Course Manager, the Range and Cart Attendant will have the duty of picking up golf balls on the driving range as needed, clean golf balls, and take care of range baskets. Will have the duty of filling power golf carts with gasoline as needed. Will clean power golf carts as needed. Will inspect power golf carts and report any damages or problems. May be asked to help with general housekeeping duties outside of clubhouse.
Requirements: Must have valid driver's license. Must be strong enough to lift heavy baskets of range balls. Knowledge of the game of golf will be helpful. Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and varying work schedules as assigned.
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BEACH PATROL
Minimum Rate: $8.32/hr.
Location: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor
Brief Description: The Beach Patrol Person works under the general supervision of the Chief Ranger and staff. This position is non-commissioned. The Beach Patrol carries out the public safety and public service goals of the Ranger Department and is responsible for monitoring the safety of the beach.
Some duties include: Relay violations to the Ranger Department; assist with parking; foot patrol of restricted areas; assist beach employees with money escorts; assist with injuries and emergencies; maintain records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, public officials, and the general public; perform vehicle lockouts; assist with lost persons; and handle lost and found property reports.
Requirements: High school diploma. Valid Ohio drivers license. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must be over 18 years of age, drug free, have a clean work record, and no criminal background.
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BOATING INSTRUCTOR
Minimum Rate: $7.00 - 8.00/hr. (Depending upon experience)
Location: Various facilities in Lake Metroparks, Lake County, Ohio, including but not limited to Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park in Fairport Harbor; Lakefront Lodge in Willowick; and on Lake Erie and the Grand River.
Brief Description: This dynamic individual will work with Lake Metroparks and its Recreation Department during the summer boat season; assist with program delivery and promotion of the Spirit of America Program and park-sponsored sail, motor, and human powered boat programs; assist with the up-keep and maintenance of all equipment maintaining a clean, safe and a fully operation environment. Individual will also assist with special events and/or programs when required, and promote Lake Metroparks in a positive manner.
Requirements: This individual must be at least 18 years of age and be comfortable in and around water in Lake Erie and the Grand River. Must possess a basic handling knowledge of canoes, kayaks, sailboats and powerboats. Knowledge in one or more areas of boating is a plus, but will train. This individual should possess a standard first aid and C.P.R. certificate, and be able to pass a basic level swimming test in Lake Erie. Individual must complete an Ohio Boaters Education Course by the start of the boating season. Strong public relations skills required, as this position deals directly with program participants. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Should have reliable transportation.
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