The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department is hiring passionate team members who want to help children in our community discover safe and healthy recreational activities in our community.  We offer free SEPTA transit, rapid advancement with potential to earn up to $61,085, pension and healthcare benefits.  

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs by  7/26/2024.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• *Impact *- The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

General Job Description: This is entry-level recreation work. Employees in this class learn to administer a limited program of activities for the public and provide recreational services and facilities for organized groups. Work includes responsibility for the organization and implementation of assigned programs and for participating with other recreation personnel in providing recreation services. Employees in this class may perform recreation program assignments for a large residential institution or correctional system. Determining community recreation needs and interests, promoting programs, learning how to manage funds to support program needs, and motivating participation are of major significance to the work. As the training period progresses, the employee is assigned work of greater complexity and responsibility.

The Requirements are as follows:

EDUCATION

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, communications, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, social work or social science, park management, public administration, childhood development, exercise science, kinesiology, sport and leisure management, and visual and performing arts or a closely related field.

 Send certifications or transcripts for review to:  Bryanna Nagele

Email: Bryanna.Nagele@phila.gov

The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  Learn more at

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov