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Indy Parks offers more than 400 summer jobs for teens

Posted at 3:06 PM, Mar 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-08 15:06:57-05

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Parks is looking for teens to fill more than 400 jobs this summer as part of the Project Indy Summer Jobs initiative.

The Indy Parks team is looking for cashiers, day camp counselors, lifeguards, program assistants, swim lesson instructors and others to fill hundreds more positions with pay ranging from $8-$15 per hour.

“We have a lot of good paying jobs with dependable, flexible hours all summer long,” said Linda Broadfoot, director of Indy Parks. “We know teens make huge contributions as lifeguards watching over our customers, or serving as day camp counselors helping children discover their own meaning of fun. These are big jobs, and we know the perfect candidates are out there.”

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Park officials said they are willing to help guide teens through the hiring process as well.

Free lifeguard training will also take place for those ages 16-22.

To apply for a summer job, visit Indy.gov/parks

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