Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
Completed applications should be mailed or dropped off at the Parks & Recreation Office (559 S. Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410) or emailed to recreation@cheshirect.gov.
Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp Counselor:
Camp Counselor application deadline extended to March 30, 2026.
Apply now to be a Camp Counselor for the Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp! For more information about camp visit https://cheshirect.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30054. Direct questions to Therapeutic Coordinator, Barbara Costello. The hours are 11:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The starting pay rate is $20.94.
Download Application Here
Camp Counselor:
Camp Counselor application deadline extended to March 20, 2026.
Applicants must be 16 years or older and certified in First Aid/CPR/AED or able to obtain this certification by June 1.
Apply now to be a camp counselor at Mixville Adventure Camp! For more information about camp visit https://cheshirect.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30049.Direct questions to Program Coordinator, Brendan Moran. The starting pay rate is $17.19/hour.
Download application here.
Assistant Camp Director:
Assistant Camp Director application deadline extended to March 20, 2026.
Applicants must be 18 years or older and certified in First Aid/CPR/AED or able to obtain this certification by June 1.
Apply now to be an Assistant Camp Director at Mixville Adventure Camp! Direct questions to Program Coordinator, Brendan Moran. The starting rate is $18.44/hr.
Download application here.
Camp Lifeguard:
Camp Lifeguard application deadline extended to March 20, 2026.
Applicants must be 16 years or older and certified in Lifeguard Training, First Aid & CPR/AED or able to obtain this certification by June 1.
Apply now to be a lifeguard at Mixville Adventure Camp! Direct questions to Program Coordinator, Brendan Moran. The starting pay rate is $17.44/hour.
Download application here.
Tennis Instructor:
Tennis Instructor applications are due April 1, 2026.
Applicants must be 16 years or older to apply or 15 years or older to apply to be a substitute instructor.
Apply now to be a Tennis Instructor at Cheshire Parks and Recreation! Direct questions to Program Supervisor, Elizabeth Mayne. The starting pay rate is $19.44.
Download application here.
Volunteer Counselor in Training (CIT) Program at Mixville Adventure Camp:
CIT Applications are due March 30, 2026.
CITs are an important part of our summer camp program. They help counselors monitor campers, set up games and activities, and learn about becoming a camp counselor. This is an exciting opportunity for personal growth while contributing to the community and fulfilling volunteer service hours. CITs volunteer at Mixville Adventure Camp from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on camp days for two weeks. There is a $15 fee for the summer. CITs must be entering grades 9-11 in the fall.
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Mixville Rangers:
Mixville Ranger applications are due April 1, 2026.
Apply now to be a Mixville Ranger! Direct questions to Program Supervisor, Elizabeth Mayne. Mixville Rangers work a flexible, rotating schedule of opening and closing shifts beginning as early as 8 a.m. and ending around sunset, seven days per week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (5/25/26-9/7/26). The starting pay rate is $16.94/hour.
Download application here.