Scholarships & Opportunities
Scholarships
StudentScholarships.org - Ongoing
Seniors Graduating who will major in Business or Education
Other Opportunities
Career Exploration in Agriculture - See Steve Duerson in Room 618
The University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture has a group called Jr. MANNRS. Their goal is to increase the number of underrepresented groups in Agriculture related careers. Please share or have students see me in room 618 if they have an interest in Agriculture. I would love for Dunbar to have a group of students attend this conference.
Several years ago, we had a student attend this conference. Her name is Antyana C. After attending this conference it opened up so many doors and connections for her. Now this young lady is a junior at Kentucky State University doing great things!
Refugee Support Services Vocational Training Program
Summer Employment Opportunities with Lexington Parks and Rec.- See Steve Duerson in Room 618
Various positions (Aquatics – Operational)
Positions available: Concession Attendant, Concession Manager, Aquatic Attendant, Cashier
Age Requirements: Must be 14 and older
Various positions (Aquatics – Pool)
Positions available: Lifeguards, Lifeguard Instructor, Aquatic Fitness Instructor, Swim Lesson Instructor, Aquatic Manager
Age Requirements: Must be 16 years or older
Recreation Leader
Recreation leaders will work with the Recreation Supervisor to develop and lead programs for the youth and adults who visit the community center. Program may include but are not limited to arts and crafts, homework help, indoor/outdoor recreational activities, field trips, etc.
Job Locations: Kenwick and Tates Creek community centers
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older
A combination of work hours are needed between the hours of 5:30 – 7 p.m., depending on work location.
Summer Mobile Recreation Specialist
The Summer Mobile Recreation Specialist is primarily responsible for implementing the Summer Playground Days program by leading recreational activities at Parks & Recreation camps, parks and special events. Primary duties will include driving the Park and Play van, maintaining supply inventory, customer service, and maintaining the service delivery calendar and staff schedule.
Begins in mid-May, starting pay $16.56/hr
Minimum requirement: High school diploma or GED
Hours will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Recreation leader
Lexington’s Extended School Program (ESP) is searching for recreation leaders for its after-school programs.
Recreation leaders are in charge of a group of elementary-aged children and are expected to monitor student behavior, program activities, and other duties as assigned. ESP After School: Monday – Friday, 2 – 6 p.m. No weekends and up to 20 hours per week. Can work with most schedules.
Seasonal Laborers
Lexington Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications for seasonal laborers for the summer season. Spend the summer working in some of the city’s most picturesque spots while helping make Lexington a better place to live and work!
Job duties for these positions will vary, but will involve grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming and weeding of parks, removal of trash and debris, cleaning of parks’ restrooms and buildings and supporting parks’ and city special events.
Candidates must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Salary starts at $15 per hour.