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Recreation Employment Opportunities
The Middletown Recreation Department offers a wide variety of job opportunities throughout the year. Most positions are seasonal appointments lasting six months or less. On occasion part time and full time positions do become available. Please browse the list below of all open positions at this time.
To apply for a position, download our application. Completed applications may be returned directly to the Recreation Department or to Human Resources. Any Recreation-related applications returned to Human Resources will be forwarded to the Recreation Department.
Applications are accepted at any time.
Mail To:
Recreation Department
1 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
Email: recreation@middletownnj.org
Fax: 732-842-6833
- Preschool Lead Teacher
- Field and Facility Coordinator
- Senior Center Bus Driver
- Summer Camp Medical Staff/EMT
- Summer Camp Counselor
- Summer Camp Coordinator
Preschool Lead Teacher
Job Description
Part Time position available in the Recreation Department for the Lead Teacher of the PreK3 class of the Middletown Preschool located at the Tonya Keller Community Center. The person selected for the position will be responsible for teaching, general supervision and management of children 18 months to 5 years old. This person must be prepared professionally as teacher of young children, especially in the field of Early Childhood education or Child Development. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults. This person must have the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity and mental capabilities to perform the job.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Preschool/Elementary Teacher, preferably a Lead
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Certification in child CPR
- BSc/BA in education or relevant field preferred
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8am-3pm. The preschool program runs from September through mid-June. During the months of July and August this position is required to work the preschool summer camp, as well as prep for the upcoming school year. Summer hours are generally Mon-Friday 8am-1pm or 8am-2pm.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: One location, Tonya Keller Community Center 50 Bray Ave, Middletown NJ 07748
Field and Facility Coordinator
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Job Description
Full Time Field and Facility Coordinator position available in the Recreation Department. Primary job functions include scheduling and managing field and facility rentals for the township. Work requires enforcement of township ordinances and rules, as well as excellent accounting and spreadsheet capabilities. Position holds 35 hours per week, including weekend and evening hours.
Responsibilities
- Review application requests for athletic fields and township facilities available for rental to ensure application requests conform to Township rules, regulations, and schedules.
- Approve and schedule rentals based upon availability. Communicate rental schedules to Township Park Maintenance personnel for setup/maintenance purposes.
- Maintain daily/weekly/monthly field and facilities schedules.
- Issue bills for payment of rental fees. Process/deposit rental fees per Township policy. Follow-up on non-payment of fees.
- Issue permits for usage of fields/facilities.
- Maintain copies of Certificate of Insurance for each renter and make sure compliance with Township policies.
- Monitor field/facility usage for compliance to Township rental regulations.
- Attend quarterly meetings with League and Athletic Associations representatives to review field needs and issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and prior experience overseeing field and facility rentals preferred.
- Excellent accounting skills required.
- Skilled in enforcing Township rules and regulations regarding field and facility rentals.
- Familiarity with current laws and regulations regarding health-related sports issues preferred.
- Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects.
- Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, required.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Package, specifically Word and Excel.
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually
Senior Center Bus Driver
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Job Description
This position reports to the Supervisor of the Senior Center. The main responsibility of this position is to pick up seniors at their residence, drive them to the senior center, shopping malls or other scheduled trips. This person may be required to assist the seniors on and off the bus. Must maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle. Occasional office work, answering phones and other duties may be required.
Qualifications
- A Class C-Commercial Driver License with a Passenger endorsement is required.
- Experience driving a jitney, passenger van or equivalent is preferred.
Schedule: The schedule for this position is three or four days per week, approximately six hours per day.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
Summer Camp Medical Staff/EMT
Job Description
The Medical Staff is the primary health care professional at each site. The Medical Staff supports the Camp Staff in providing campers a safe, fun and educational experience in a supportive environment.
Essential Functions
- Observe and promote all rules and regulations established for the program.
- Clarify any health-related questions with parents prior to camp.
- Observe campers for illnesses and/or injuries. Report any difficulties related to health immediately to the Camp Director.
- Respond to medical emergencies and treat as necessary and assesses whether injuries/illnesses require further treatment. If necessary, may accompany camper to the hospital in the event of serious injury.
- Provide general first aid care (scrapes, minor cuts and bruises); treatment of colds/headaches, upset stomachs, etc.; and assesses whether further treatment is required.
- Call parent/guardian to report illness and/or injury.
- Maintain log of patients seen and treated.
- Maintain necessary records of medical forms on campers and staff.
- Act as the “late camper” and “early dismissal” check in/out person once camp begins.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be a certified EMT in good standing.
- Certified in First Aid and CPR certification, may be provided if does not currently have.
- Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility skills.
- Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable.
- Ability to work with others and follow directions.
Schedule
Mandatory staff training in June. Camp runs from July 5th - August 7th and applicant must be available to work entire 6 weeks. This job is Monday through Friday with hours 8:30am – 2:00pm, approximately. Exact hours to be determined.
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- EMT Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location; Croydon Hall, Poricy Park or Tonya Keller Community Center
Summer Camp Counselor
Interview Process
Group interviews will be held in March and April. If you are interested in our camp counselor position. Please sign up for one of group interviews coming up at Counselor Interview link.
Job Description
Camp Counselors will assist with leading, overseeing, and cleaning up for a variety of sports, games, crafts and nature activities. Counselors participate, energize, interact and supervise campers in all activities, including lunch, to ensure participation, safety and fun.
Essential Functions
- Maintain and inventory all equipment necessary for the program area.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports and daily attendance.
- Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines and the Code of Conduct associated with the camp. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
- Actively participate in staff training and meetings.
- Help in other camp program areas as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 15.
- Experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field preferred, or a strong desire to go into such field.
- Ability to lead, plan, organize and implement program activities.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Camp Locations
Croydon Hall, Poricy Park, Tonya Keller Community Center
Schedule
Must be able to attend mandatory staff training dates in June. Must be available to work the entire weeks of July 5 - August 11. No time off during these weeks will be permitted. This job is Monday through Friday with hours 8:15am – 4:15pm or 8:30am-12:45pm, depending on location.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Summer Camp Coordinator
Job Description
Camp Coordinators will oversee the various age groups’ staff and campers. One Camp Coordinator will be assigned per age division. The Camp Coordinator is responsible for planning age-appropriate activities and providing discipline and support to the counselors below them. Camp Coordinators will work together to schedule camp groups activities and locations each day/week.
2023 Available divisions: Trail Blazers (Grades 7-9) Trip Camp
Essential Functions
- Oversee the setup, up-keep and staffing of program area.
- Assist in training staff in using equipment and lesson planning for the program area.
- Maintain and inventory all equipment necessary for the program area.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
- Provide support to Lead Counselors to coordinate programming among small groups.
- Write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group with assistance from counselors.
- Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Camp Director.
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports and daily attendance.
- Assist in mid-summer and post-summer evaluations with the Camp Director.
- Interact effectively with the camp staff as a total system, with campers’ best interests in mind.
- Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines and the Code of Conduct associated with the camp. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
- Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
- Help guide all counselors and volunteers to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills.
- Assist with the various administrative tasks necessary for camp to run efficiently.
Qualifications
- Certified school teacher, preferably in the age group looking to supervise.
- Certified in First Aid and CPR certification; may be provided if applicant does not currently have.
- Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and organize program area logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Schedule
Mandatory staff training in June. Camp runs from July 5th - August 11th and applicant must be available to work entire 6 weeks. This job is Monday through Friday with hours 8:30am – 2:00pm, approximately. Exact hours to be determined.
Interview Process
Phone interviews will be conducted first, with in-person interviews happening in March/April.
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: One location