Employment

Hampstead Recreation Summer Employment

OPEN POSITIONS:  3 Lifeguards 

Application Process: Please fill out the application: Application 2024 & Emergency Form (the form is located at the bottom of the page) then write a letter explaining why you would like to be a summer rec. counselor or Lifeguard. Please include any qualification, experience(s) and/or other important information you would like to share with the Recreation Commission. We will also need two a character reference.

Counselor Pay - 11.50 per hour

Lifeguard Pay - 15.00 per hour

1. All Complete Application must be received by February 19th at 4:00pm at the Town Hall - if the Application is not compete it will to be considered or moved forward to the Hampstead Recreation Commission.

2. A complete Application packet will include the following:

1. Application 2024 - at the bottom of the page

2. Emergency Form 2024 - at the bottom of the page

3. Letter explaining why you want to be a Lifeguard/Counselor?

4. Two Character References one must be from a non family member the other can be by a

family or non family members. Please make sure the person signs the letter.

3. You may drop it off at the Town Hall or mail it to: Recreation Department, 11 Main Street, Hampstead, NH 03841 by May 20, 2024 - 4:00pm.

If you are mailing it please make sure you mail it by May 15, 2024 to unsure we receive it by the due date.

What is a Character Reference? A character reference, also known as a personal reference, is a recommendation provided by someone who knows you and can attest to your character and abilities. This type of recommendation showcases your personality and people skills.

The process of hiring:

1. The Recreation Commission will select the candidates they would like to interview based on your application, letter and character references at the May 19, 2024 Recreation Meeting.

2. You will be contacted by the Recreation Director with an interview time or a thank you for applying.

3. May 20, 2024 meeting at 7:00pm the Recreation Commission will meet and decide who they will interview.

4. All final applicants will be notified about the job by May 20, 2024 .

5. Lifeguards must be 16 years old and have a Lifeguard certification before they start May 24, 2024

6. Counselors should be at least 14 years old. 

Work days and hours:

Summer Rec working hours for full time are 8:45am to 12:00noon then 1:00pm to 3:45pm. Part Time Counselor 8:45am to 12:00noon. They may be some extra hours depending on the field trips. Summer Rec Dates will be added later.

Lifeguards working hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm. Weekend from June 1 to June 17. June 18 to August 23 - Seven days a week 10:00am to 5:00pm. A lifeguard will not work 7 days a week but the Town Beach is open.

Any questions contact Angie Ingraham at hampsteadrec@gmail.com