Summer Park Positions

**Parks & Recreation Summer Staff Position**
2025 Summer Parks Positions

The Kentville Parks and Recreation Department provides top quality recreational programs and
services for Kentville and area residents, and is looking for adventurous, enthusiastic employees
to help us keep our commitment to the community. If you are an energetic, self-motivated,
the summer recreation team in Kentville

**Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion**
The Town of Kentville recently adopted our first Accessibility Action Plan, a testament to our
commitment to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment
for all staff and community members. We encourage applicants from equity deserving
inclusion (EDI) as part of this framework and are committed to continuing our education and
awareness as an organization. If you have questions on how we can ensure a safe place of
employment, or how the hiring process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach
out and contact us.

**Why work with us?**
Being a part of the Kentville parks and recreation team means you will be working in a
dedicated, positive, and supportive environment. Our department is known for its high standard
of service, its dedication to innovation, and its commitment to serving all members of our
community. We do this because we value our people and we’re passionate about what we do.
Really passionate. Our department has an environment that offers support and encouragement
so you can achieve your professional goals. Trust, accountability, and fun are the foundations of
our workplace culture.

**Your Opportunity**
The Town of Kentville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the following:
**Summer Parks Staff (8 positions available)** Reporting to the Supervisor, Facility
Operations, this position is responsible for the maintenance of the Town of Kentville green
spaces, trails, and other sport and recreational spaces. This position involves physical outdoor
labor, and the position will be needed for weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Daily supervision
and scheduling will fall to the Supervisor, Facility Operations.

Parks employees should enjoy being outside and be capable of daily physical labor. Successful
applicants will have some experience or be comfortable using small scale equipment such as
hedge trimmers, lawn mowers, whipper-snippers, and hand tools. Parks employees learn
valuable skills including basic green space management techniques, teamwork, and equipment
maintenance, all while in a fun and supportive environment.

As a Town of Kentville Summer Park Staff, you must possess:

- A valid driver’s license

We are looking for an individual who:

- Is hard working;
- Can work both individually and as part of a team;
- Is task oriented;
- Loves the outdoors (in all weather);
- A creative problem solver and able to adapt quickly;
- Has a strong work ethic;
- Has strong people skills and can remain professional and welcoming when interacting

with members of the public.

This is a 40 hour/week opportunity with some evenings and weekends as required. There are
three start and end dates for employment:

- April 14 to August 29 - (3) employment opportunities
- May 20 to August 29 - (2) employment opportunities
- June 30 to August 29 - (3) employment opportunities

All positions run until August 29. If applicants are able to work full time or part time hours past
start.

Two key positions within our parks team are:
Keeping our downtown looking vibrant during the summer months by keeping all
hanging baskets and planters watered.

and

Keeping our sports fields established (painting lines) and groomed (trimming around
obstacles and fences, cleaning washrooms and facilities, etc.).

These are the main priorities of these positions with other park responsibilities listed above
integrated into your schedule as necessary. If you have an interest in these positions, please

**To Apply**
Please submit your resume and a cover-letter outlining your work and volunteer experience.
Don’t forget to highlight times where you have worked to achieve a goal, why you are
interested in this opportunity, and what relevant skills you have.

This position will remain open until it is filled; the first round of interviews will be completed the
parents/caretakers in the car, it’s YOU we want to meet

**Bonus: Please ensure that cover letters, resumes and references are merged into**
**one document.**

The Kentville Parks and Recreation Department thanks you in advance for your interest in
summer employment with the Town of Kentville. Only those applicants selected for the