Parks and Recreation Offering Cool Summer Jobs
Published on March 27, 2026
Summer Job Fair scheduled for April 11, 2026.
SAN ANTONIO (March 27, 2026) – Summer is right around the corner, and the City of San Antonio is gearing up by inviting the community to discover seasonal employment opportunities at the Parks and Recreation Summer Job Fair. The event will take place Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roosevelt Park Pool and Clubhouse (311 Roosevelt Ave, 78210).
The City is looking for people to join the Parks and Recreation Department team this summer in a variety of temporary positions and functions. Roles supporting outdoor pool season and youth programming include:
Aquatics
- lifeguard
- swimming pool supervisor
- recreation supervisor
Summer Youth Program
- community services specialist
- recreation assistant
- recreation instructor
- recreation specialist
Job fair attendees can learn about summer jobs, chat with hiring managers, receive application assistance, and interview on the spot. Job seekers can apply for positions online in advance of the Summer Job Fair at SA.gov/careers. Onsite interviews will be offered to qualified candidates.Lifeguard positions are open to applicants ages 16+. Pre-tests will be available for aquatic positions and applicants are encouraged to bring a swimsuit and towel to participate in the swim tests required for the positions. Recreation positions are open to applicants ages 18+.
Pay ranges from $18 to $22.20 per hour depending on the position. Work locations for the lifeguard and swimming pool supervisor positions can be at any one of the City’s 24 outdoor pools. The other positions will be at various community centers and schools throughout San Antonio. Additionally, applicants selected for lifeguard positions are eligible to receive up to a $500 incentive, while swimming pool supervisors are eligible to receive up to an $800 incentive. These hiring incentives are paid in three increments throughout the duration of the job. Both positions also come with a $75 swimsuit reimbursement.
To learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department, visit SA.gov/parks For all available City of San Antonio career opportunities, visit SA.gov/Careers. Call 210-207-8705 if you have any questions.