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News: Summer Staff Applications Now Being Accepted

Date Published Author
3/30/2017 12:00:00 AM  Beekman Recreation 

Beekman Rec is a fun place to work and as a result our office receives MANY applications each year. This gives us the opportunity to look for the best candidates.

Positions we are currently recruiting for (Click on each one for details)  

  • Lifeguards with Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
What we look:  
  • Individuals that pass a pre-employment physical and drug test
  • Individuals that are willing and able to attend mandatory training evenings in June
  • Individuals that regularly check their email for correspondence from the Rec Department regarding the status of their application
  • Independence and confidence demonstrated when the applicant completes his/her own application and makes his/her own phone calls and appointments (not the parent of the applicant)
  • Initiative and interest in the position demonstrated by promptly and neatly completing all parts of the application and having the reference forms returned to us by your contacts
  • Individuals who have grown in the leadership skills through Beekman Rec’s Teen Leadership Council, or our Camp Leadership Programs (Leader-in-Training, Counselor-in-Training and Rec Intern)
  • Experience working with the public, especially with children
  • Leadership experience in school clubs or sports
  • Volunteer experience
  • An excellent work ethic that can be verified by references from teachers, advisors, club leaders, supervisors, coaches (not friends or relatives) 
How to apply:
  1. Read through the 3 page list of positions (linked below) and decide which one/s you would like to apply for
  2. Discuss summer dates with your family to identify any vacation time and then accurately check off the dates you are applying to work on the Rec Department Application Supplement; the Rec must ensure that we have staff to cover all the weeks of the summer and we use this as a guide as we proceed with the hiring process
  3. Complete the attached Dutchess County Application and return to the Rec Office
  4. Complete the Rec Department Application Supplement and return to the Rec Office
  5. Complete the box on the 3 References and then distribute to non-relatives and non-peers who can attest to your character, work ethic and ability to do the type of work you are applying to perform;  the reference forms should be sent back by the persons completing them
What we do with your application:

Once we have the application forms and references on file, they will be reviewed by a supervisor here at the Rec.  If the supervisor believes you will be an asset to our Recreation programs, you will be emailed or called for an interview. If we leave you a phone message, we expect you to play it before you respond. The Rec Department does not have a phone capable of texting so we rely heavily on email.  Be sure your email is neatly printed and you check it regularly.  Interviews will be held until all positions are filled.  Time is of the essence.  Hiring may begin immediately for management positions and in January for all other positions. Do not delay, complete your application today!

 What you must do if offered a position:  
  • Within 3 days of the offer:
  1. Schedule and attend an appointment with TEK Occupational Services, Inc., 1075 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction,  for a physical and drug test
  2. Make payment to TEK of up to $100 to be reimbursed by the Town if you pass the test and accept the position
  • Complete additional paperwork supplied to you by our office such as tax forms, and I-9
  • Commit to attend mandatory (and paid!) training sessions on evenings in June before you begin working with our patrons/campers/swimmersJ

 If you join us look forward to a challenging, but fun summer with friends!  See staff photos on Facebook.


Click here for New Staff Application Letter, Positions, Application & Reference Forms