Canton Laborer PT Rec (Sports/Programs)
Salary
$10.86 - $18.72 Hourly
Location
1615 Stadium Park Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718, OH
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
A12-26
Department
Parks & Recreation Department
Opening Date
03/11/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Wage Information
$10.86 to $18.72 per hour. The rate may increase under certain situations.
This position is year-round part-time, open to everyone no experience is required. This is a great position to find your start with City Government! This may be a great role for high school or college students, especially those with an interest in education, childhood development, or parks and recreation, or the adult career-oriented individual looking for additional part time jobs. Work to assist with all of the summer recreation activities the Hall of Fame City has to offer. Perform a variety of recreation activities, assisting with sports and events, working at Community Center assisting in areas such as the front desk, gym, special events set up, and more. This is a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills from Parks and Recreation.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting.
Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid ID with their application.
To be eligible for the position, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or possess a valid permanent resident card.
Job Description
Shift: This is a part-time position with variable daily work hours, year-round.
Distinguishing Features of the Class: This position is available in the Recreation Department.
This position may require physical work for play and sport events. Therefore, employees in this class must be in good physical condition. Performing repetitive work expected. Duties must be performed efficiently.
Examples of Work: Includes but not limited to: working sport events, camp counselors, lead counselors, sport management and working at the Recreation Center. Responsible for personal safety practices.
Other related duties not listed, but consistent with, and similar in nature to above examples may be required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Physical ability to work outdoors in extreme and adverse conditions is a must. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum detail. Must possess adequate communication skills and deal tactfully with citizens of the public.
Acceptable Experience and Training: 18+ Minimum age.
Additional Information
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.
Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.
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Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
Required Question
Employer City of Canton
Department Parks & Recreation Department Address 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW
Canton, Ohio, 44718
Website www.cantonparksandrec.com