Job Description

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,


and outgoing person who likes to work as part of a team, then apply this summer to work with


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


populations to self-identity in their application. We continue to focus on equity, diversity, and


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


the August 29 end date, please specify in the application. Compensation is $17.00 - $18.00


depending on experience. Please indicate on your application what date you are available to


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


indicate on your application.

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


week of March 3, 2025. Resumes, cover letters and three references can be either emailedin a


word document or pdf to recreation@kentville.ca or dropped off at the Department of Parks and


Recreation (354 Main Street). If you choose to drop off your application in person, leave your


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


interview process will be contacted. For clarification on the application process or for more


information please contact Nick Gerrard by email: ngerrard@kentville.ca or call (902) 670-6960.