The City of Mentor ramps up the fun during the summer – but we can’t do it alone! Every season, we hire hundreds of part-time workers to help in our pools, parks, and camps.
According to Recreation Superintendent Nita Justice, “Our seasonal positions are critical for the summer because they specifically affect operations and programming that we are able to offer the residents of Mentor.”
Teens and adults looking for a summer job are encouraged to apply.
Lifeguards
If you like to swim, are Red Cross certified in lifesaving, and enjoy spending time by the pool, then spend the summer getting paid at one of Mentor’s outdoor pools.
Already trained? Great! But if you need to be trained, the City of Mentor offers a course at the start of the season. Best of all, the City will reimburse you for training and certification if you are hired to work at a City pool for the duration of the season.
The course includes Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for Professional Rescuer. Students must be 15 years-old to register for the class and must pass both written and physical tests to become certified.
Please call the Mentor Recreation Department (440-974-5720) or visit cityofmentor.com in April for more information.
Water Safety Instructors
Our Learn to Swim lessons are an important component of the Mentor Recreation Aquatic Program. Patient, personable, and trained instructors, are needed to teach all levels of Red Cross swimming lessons. Applicants must be American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and CPR certified. Instructors are required to be in the water during each class to demonstrate skills and strokes.
Summer Camp Staff
Mentor Parks & Recreation provides a fun and safe camp environment for all those who participate, and this experience starts with our camp counselors. We are looking for adults and college students who have a passion for working with young people. We will also hire a few high school students to assist. Staff members are required to be CPR and first aid certified. Training will be provided. Camps run the first full week of June through the first week of August.
Maintenance Aides
Maintenance Aides are needed at Black Brook Golf Course, Mentor Cemetery, and Parks. Duties vary depending on the position.
- General duties at Black Brook include both Clubhouse Aides and Golf Course Maintenance.
- Cemetery Aides maintain the grounds at the Mentor Municipal Cemetery.
- Park Maintenance Aides work throughout the 1,200-acre park system assisting parks crews in projects and landscaping.
- Marina Aides help maintain the Lagoons Marina and Nature Preserve by mowing, weeding, painting, and general facility upkeep.
Cashiers
Cashiers are needed at Black Brook Golf Course, Mentor Lagoons, and all City of Mentor pools. Hours vary. Basic computerized point of sale experience is desired.
Wait Staff (21+)
Work at the Black Brook Golf Course Snack Bar serving food and beverages including beer, liquor, and wine.
Special Event Attendant (21+)
Work at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater assisting staff in point-of-sale operations for alcohol and merchandise.
The City of Mentor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For complete job descriptions and applications visit the Employment Opportunities page.