Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment by providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, class, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our community.
We evaluate all candidates based on their ability to meet the essential qualifications for the role, including the required education, skills, and experience as determined by the department. A “qualified candidate” is defined as someone who possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
We also recognize and value the diverse perspectives, traits, and experiences that candidates from different backgrounds offer, as these enrich our organization and community. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our mission and enhances the experiences we offer to the community.
Orange Community Education & Recreation employs full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. These include programming staff, early childhood teachers, support and operations staff, supervisory staff and before and after school childcare staff, and custodians.
Lifeguards and swim instructor positions are available year-round while summer camp staff positions are available during the summer.
Please note: A criminal BCI & FBI background check including fingerprints is required prior to employment and for certain volunteer opportunities. Background checks are paid for by the potential employee and are scheduled after applicants are interviewed.
Full-Time
Coordinator II - Competitive Youth & Adult Sports
Orange Community Education and Recreation provides outstanding recreation and discovery opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. The department offers programming in arts, theatre, sports, preschool discovery, youth recreation, camps, and before/after school activities, as well as adaptive recreation, adult recreation, senior adult recreation and aquatics. The department is currently seeking a full-time Coordinator II – Competitive & Adult Sports, to work in our Sports Division under the supervision of the Sports Coordinator.
In this role, the Coordinator II will focus on fostering a vibrant, competitive sports atmosphere, promoting, growing, and streamlining competitive youth sports with an emphasis on training and managing volunteer coaches, creating skill development opportunities for athletes, and assisting in the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive recreation sports catalog that includes youth, teen, and adult athletes.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of career track, demonstrated work in recreation programming, competitive sports programming, or adult sports programming, with experience in aquatics management as a plus; facility management and strong supervision experience is necessary, including indoor spaces and outdoor athletic fields. The ability to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team of community education and recreation professionals that is dedicated to creating outstanding experiences is critical. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required as is certification in CPR/AED/First Aid and Concussion in Sports (NFHS). The successful candidate will have the ability to work a flexible schedule with nights and weekends required during peak sports seasons. Excellent customer service skills with an outcome and solutions-oriented mindset is necessary. Our ideal candidate will share in our department’s mission to build and engage our community through the development and delivery of excellent learning, discovery, and active recreational experiences for all.
Well-qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume detailing experience to
[email protected] , Attention Hiring Coordinator, no later than May 30, 2025. We invite interested candidates to learn more Orange Community Education & Recreation by visiting
www.orangerec.com.
Early Childhood Teacher, Pepper Pike Learning Center
Orange Early Childhood is a unique, dynamic and comprehensive Early Childhood program, managed by Orange Community Education & Recreation and located on the campus of the Orange School District. We are currently seeking energetic, enthusiastic and inspired educators to co-teach in our preschool classrooms. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and have experience working with young children in a preschool setting. The position is full-time and the hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours/day, 9am-5:30pm. Pay rate starting at $25.00/hr. Includes health benefits. Applicants not employed by the Orange City School District should visit
http://www.orangeschools.org/EmploymentOpportunities to complete the application process. In addition, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Part-Time
Summer Camp Counselors, Stagecrafters Theatre Camp
Orange Community Education & Recreation, Stagecrafters is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic high school, college and graduate students to work as Camp Counselors for the Summer 2025 season! As a Camp Counselor, you'll be a role model, a friend, and a leader. You’ll guide campers through daily activities, ensure their safety and well-being, and help create a positive, inclusive environment. Counselors work in a fast-paced environment while planning and implementing activities for students in grades K - 8. Camp runs June 9 - August 1. The work day is 9:00 am - 3:30 pm with occasional extended hours as need. This role offers competitive wages, compensated training, adventure, and leadership development. The complete job description and application information is available
here. To apply, please complete the application above and submit it, along with your cover letter and resume, to
[email protected]. Applications are due no later than April 25.
Summer Camp Adaptive Recreation Specialist, Extreme Adventures Camp
Orange Community Education & Recreation is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist a middle school camper with special needs at our Extreme Adventures Camp during the weeks of July 7 - July 25. The preferred candidate would have the ability to lead camp activities with energy, while facilitating behavioral and social support. Camp activities include extended field trips, swimming, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, games and outdoor activities. The camp will run daily from 9 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday. The pay rate is $25/hour for Adaptive Recreation Specialists (paraprofessionals). To apply, please send an application to
[email protected] attn. AJ Corona no later than April 25.
Lions Club Recreation Specialist, Pepper Pike Learning Center
Orange Community Education and Recreation is currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic, highly qualified individual to serve as a Recreation Specialist. The Recreation Specialist is primarily responsible for contributing to the oversight of recreational programs, supervision of participants, and implementation of comprehensive services and programs that meet the needs and interests of each participant and our constituents. Qualified candidates should have excellent organizational and customer relation skills, comprehend oral and/or written instructions, detail oriented, and flexible, the ability to handle and prioritize diverse and changing duties with solid commitment to serving others and the competency to work and collaborate with a dedicated team of community education and recreation professionals in public school setting. Extensive experience working with school age children and ability to deal firmly, tactfully, and courteously with youth participants in an educational/recreational setting is necessary. The selected candidate will work approximately 20-25 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 7:45-9:45 am and/or 2:45-5:45 pm. Starting pay is $14 per hour. The complete job description and application information is available
here. To apply, please complete the application above and submit it, along with your cover letter and resume, to
[email protected]. Applications are due no later than April 25.
Nature Recreation Specialist, Pepper Pike Learning Center
Orange Community Education and Recreation is currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic, highly qualified individual to serve as a Recreation Specialist with focus on nature-based programs. The Recreation Specialist is primarily responsible for contributing to the oversight of nature-based programs, supervision of participants, and implementation of comprehensive services and programs that meet the needs and interests of each participant and our constituents. Extensive experience working with school age children and ability to deal firmly, tactfully, and courteously with youth participants in outdoor, educational/recreational settings is necessary. Current CPR certificate and concussion in sport certificate, will be required. The selected candidate will work approximately 25-30 hours per week for two weeks, from June 10–June 13 and July 15–July 18, Tuesday through Friday, from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with the potential for additional hours. The starting pay for this position is $16 per hour. The complete job description and application information is available
here. To apply, please complete the application above and submit it, along with your cover letter and resume, to
[email protected]. Applications are due no later than April 25.
Summer Camp Art Instructor, Orange Art Center
The Orange Art Center is hiring experienced, creative art instructors for our 2025 Summer Art Camp. This six-week program runs weekdays from June 9 through July 25, providing hands-on art experiences for children in grades K-8. Instructors will design and lead fun, age-appropriate lessons in a variety of media, encouraging creativity and artistic growth in a supportive environment. Applicants are required to have experience teaching art to children or teens and the ability to create a positive, well-managed classroom. A degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field is preferred; candidates with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply. Camps run from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with both full-day and half-day teaching opportunities available. Pay is $30 per hour. This is a great opportunity for art educators to share their passion in a welcoming setting with small class sizes, fully equipped studios, and a collaborative, supportive staff. To apply, please complete the application above and submit it, along with your cover letter and resume, to
[email protected], attention Destyni Green. In your cover letter, please include your preferred age groups, teaching specialties, and availability. No phone calls, please. Applications are due no later than April 25.
Summer Camp Counselor, Lions Camp
Orange Community Education & Recreation is seeking fun, caring, energetic, and hard-working high school, college and graduate students to work as Camp Counselors this summer within Lions Camp. Counselors work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment while planning and implementing activities for students in grades K - 8 in a traditional day camp environment. Camp runs June 9 - August 1. The work day is 8:45 am - 3:15 pm with occasional extended shifts.This role offers competitive wages, compensated training, adventure, and leadership development. If you have a passion for serving kids alongside an awesome community, we want to talk to you! Complete the application above and return to
[email protected], attention AJ Corona, no later than April 25.
Lifeguards and Water Safety InstructorsOrange Community Education & Recreation is currently seeking certified lifeguards and water safety instructors to fill flexible, part-time hours throughout the year. American Red Cross Certification is required for lifeguards. If you are interested, but not yet certified, please contact Aquatics Supervisor Ben Morris at
[email protected] and ask about our next class and opportunities to earn the class fee back! This is a great job for high school and college students. Pay starting at $15/hour. To apply, complete
this application and forward to
[email protected], attention Benjamin Morris.