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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

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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.org. 

Mixville Rangers
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 Weekend through Labor Day (5/24/25-9/1/25). Starting pay rate is $16.85/hour. 
Download application here. 

Mixville Adventure Camp Counselor
Apply now to be a camp counselor at Mixville Adventure Camp! Direct questions to Program Coordinator Brendan Moran. View Camp Schedule here. Starting pay rate is $16.60/hour. 
Download application here. 

Mixville Adventure Camp Lifeguard
Apply now to be a camp lifeguard at Mixville Adventure Camp! Direct questions to Program Coordinator Brendan Moran. View Camp Schedule here. Starting pay rate is $16.85/hour. 
Download application here. 

Tennis Instructor
Apply now to be a Tennis Instructor for our Summer Tennis Program under the direction of Nan Cunningham! Direct questions to Program Supervisor Elizabeth Mayne. Tennis Instructors work from the end of June through early August for a morning shift and/or an evening shift. Lessons run Mondays through Thursdays with Fridays reserved for rain dates. The ideal candidate has previous experience playing and instructing tennis and will be available for both the morning and evening shift, but any level of experience and availability is encouraged to apply. Starting pay rate is $19.35/hour. 
Download application here. 

Volunteer Counselor in Training (CIT) Program at Mixville Adventure Camp
CIT Applications are due by March 31, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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 (view camp schedule here) for two weeks. There is a $15 fee for the summer. CITs must be entering grades 9-11 in the fall. 
Download CIT application here. 

Volunteer Mentor Program at Therapeutic Recreation Camp
Mentor Applications are due by May 5, 2025
Mentors are an help to make the camp experience fun and meaningful for campers with special needs. Mentors volunteer at Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on camp days (view camp schedule here) for one week. 
Download Mentor application here. 


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