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 


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.


Mixville Rangers:
Mixville Ranger applications are due May 15, 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.