Summer Jobs Available At Greenville Rec

The Greenville Rec is hiring summer help to staff for seasonal operations. 

Stacey Bechtold, human resources manager at the Greenville Recreation District, said that the rec generally hires around 400 people for summer seasonal facilities. 

"Most of these are aquatic positions — life guards, admission staff, etc. — at our four aquatic positions: Discovery Island Waterpark, Otter Creek Waterpark, 7th Inning Splash Waterpark and our new state-of-the-art indoor Westside Aquatic Complex," Bechtold said. 

The district also hires summer camp directors, assistant directors and counselors for various summer camp operations, as well as cabin counselors and other staff for Camp Spearhead, a residential camp for special needs children and adults. 

Workers need to possess or obtain a lifeguard certificate. The minimum age for eligibility for the seasonal employment is 15. 

"We normally have a very enthusiastic response to our summer positions, usually fielding around 1,000 applications for our summer positions," said Bechtold. "Generally, we post our summer positions in mid-December, and, of course, it's usually better to get your application in as soon as possible."

Those interested in season employment there can view the positions and qualifications at the Greenville Recreation District's website. 

"Our seasonal staff are a critical component to our summer operations and, at the same time, these positions provide an incredible and unique employment experience for so many."