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.
All individuals interested in applying with Orange Community Education & Recreation must submit the employment application below in addition to a resume and cover letter when required.
Full-Time
No full-time open positions at this time. Please check back at a later date!
Part-Time
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 18.
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 March 31.
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.