OKC Parks to hire 100 people during summer hiring fair April 4

People aged 16 and up looking for a fun summer job with competitive pay are encouraged to attend a hiring fair from 1:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Frederick Douglass Ave.

OKC Parks is hiring pool cashiers, lifeguards and recreation leaders.  

"We are excited to welcome new employees to our team as we gear up for summer," Recreation Program Coordinator Jamie Ewart said. "We are proud to offer competitive pay and hiring incentives to attract top talent."

Salaries for cashiers start at $12.50 per hour and pay for lifeguards starts at $13 and $15 per hour, depending on experience. Lifeguards can also qualify for a hiring bonus and incentive pay. The City’s goal is to hire 100 employees to work at five pools and 12 recreation sites.

Lifeguards

Those interested in becoming a lifeguard are encouraged to bring their swimsuit and a towel to the hiring event and take a basic swim test as a part of their interview. Prior lifeguarding experience not required. Applicants will receive free training, and those who pass the tests will receive their certification.

Those who don’t pass the tests will be considered for other pool positions.

Up to $1,000 incentive for lifeguards and $200 for cashiers

• $100 – Hiring / Return Incentive for lifeguards and cashiers after completing training, orientation, and the first month of employment or are returning from a prior season and completing their first month of employment
• $200 – Incentive for lifeguards who work the minimum number of hours listed during the period below:
  • 50 hours from April 15-May 27
  • 100 hours from May 28-June 30
  • 100 hours from July 1-July 31
  • 50 hours from Aug. 1-Labor Day Sept. 2 
• $50 – Referral incentive for current OKC Parks non-management employees who refer lifeguard applicants who complete training, orientation and their first month of employment. Referral must be listed by applicant on hiring paperwork.
• $100 – End-of-season bonus for Lifeguards and Cashiers who work through Sept. 3.
• Fifty cents – Hourly incentive for Lifeguards and Cashiers who work during a facility rental that occurs outside of public operating hours.

Online applications are also accepted at okc.gov/careers. For more information, contact Jamie Ewart at jamie.ewart@okc.gov.