Update on 3/2/22: Charleston County Parks scheduled two job fairs to help with recruiting efforts. The job fairs will be held at James Island County Park and Palmetto Islands County Park (in Mount Pleasant) on Saturday, March 19th from 10 am to 1 pm. You can apply for positions and even be interviewed there on site. View the open positions at CCPRC.com/Employment.
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By: Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is seeking candidates for a number of recently-opened positions at various park sites this summer. These opportunities are posted now at CCPRC.com/Employment.
Currently, CCPRC is seeking candidates for seasonal jobs including beach and waterpark lifeguards, camp counselors, park attendants and others for summer 2022. Many positions are open for ages 14 and up. These positions are great opportunities for teenagers, college students, teachers and retirees to make the most of the summer season while learning new skills, meeting new people and enjoying working outdoors in the beautiful park system.
The park attendant role is a wonderful entry level position that can help open additional doors for those who are not yet old enough for other roles. Park attendants perform various duties within their facility. Parks currently hiring for park attendants include: Folly Beach Pier and County Park, Isle of Palms County Park, James Island County Park and Splash Zone waterpark, Kiawah Beachwalker Park, McLeod Plantation Historic Site, Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park and Splash Island Waterpark, Mount Pleasant Pier, North Charleston Wannamaker County Park and Whirlin' Waters, and West County Aquatic Center.
CCPRC's award-winning ocean rescue lifesaving team is seeking candidates age 16 and up. Making a difference every day, CCPRC ocean rescue lifeguards are employed at four beach park locations throughout the county. A long-standing recipient of many accolades, CCPRC has been a United States Lifesaving Association Advanced Certified Lifeguard Agency since 1994 and an Advanced Certified Agency since 2018. Each ocean rescue lifeguard is certified to the level of a South Carolina Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Responder or higher. Interested applicants will need to pass physical tests including swimming and running, and undergo training, including medical responder training, Rookie School and Surf School. All training will be provided in-house. Pay begins at $14.25 an hour. Ocean rescue lifeguards are currently being hired at Folly Beach, Isle of Palms and Kiawah Island. Waterpark and pool lifeguards are being hired at Splash Island, Splash Zone, Whirlin’ Waters and West County Aquatic Center.
In addition to a beautiful and fun work environment and competitive pay, employees receive so many great benefits. These include free admission to all CCPRC parks and facilities – including the beaches and waterparks; free admission to many special events; discounts on food, beverage and gift shop items; free pedal boat and bike rentals; free beach chair and umbrella rentals; and a CCPRC employee ID that offers free admission to various local attractions.
For more information or to apply for any CCPRC position, visit CCPRC.com/Employment.
