Employment Information
Job Opportunities
Click here for ERC Online Employment Application
If you would like to be a part of an exciting and rewarding work environment, the Emporia Recreation Center is the place for you! We are always looking for part-time staff for the following paid positions:
Aquatics - Jones Aquatic Center:
- Lifeguard - (Certification available through the ERC)
- Aquatic Manager
- Cashier (Guest Services and Concessions)
- Swim Lesson Instructor (Certification available through the ERC)
Aquatics - ERC Indoor Pool
- Lifeguard (Certification available through the ERC)
- Swim Lesson Instructor (Certification available through the ERC)
- Water Fitness Instructor
Youth Sports (seasonal) - Positions listed by Sport:
Basketball - January - February
Flag Football - August/September
Tackle Football - September/October
Soccer - Fall & Spring
Indoor Soccer - October/November
Baseball/Softball - late Spring/Summer
Volleyball - September/October
Track - Spring
Adult Sports (seasonal) - Positions listed by Sport:
Softball - Fall/Spring/Summer
Basketball - October/November, January/February
Indoor Soccer - January/February
Volleyball - October/November, March
Wellness:
Programs:
Administration:
Maintenance:
- Outdoor Maintenance - DeBauge Family Sports Complex (Soccer fields)
- Outdoor Maintenance - Ball fields
RecXtra After-School Program - Logan Avenue, Village, Walnut, William Allen White, Riverside, Timmerman:
- Coordinator
- Head Leaders
- Leaders
Internships
We also hire interns who want experience in these areas. Resumes are accepted year-round and will be kept on file for one year. Click the link below to print an Intern Application.
HIRING for immediate placement in January 2026. Need certified Lifeguard for: Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings. Any availability from 8:00am - 1:00pm would be considered.
Click the link for more info on Handshake.
Lifeguard Interviews – April 3, 8:30am
Get paid to stay fit, soak up the sun, and build your resume with real-life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and quick decision-making. Enjoy flexible hours while making a difference — you could be a hero to a kid and the envy of your friends!
Group interviews will be held at the Emporia Recreation Center, and no certification is required to attend. You’ll simply demonstrate swimming skills to qualify for lifeguard training.
Pro tip: USD 253 is out of school on April 3 — the perfect day to dive into your summer job adventure!
Guest Services Interviews – April 17, 1:00pm
Ready to earn money, make friends, and stay where the action is? Join the JAC Pac Guest Service Team! We’re looking for energetic, friendly staff to help run concessions and cashier stations. You’ll serve snacks, greet guests, handle cash, and help make every visit the best part of someone’s day. Enjoy flexible scheduling, great pay, and a fun, fast-paced atmosphere that feels like hanging out at the pool with friends.
Pro tip: USD 253 is a half day on April 17 — the perfect day to dive into your summer job adventure!