2026 Seasonal Employment Opportunities
Spend Your Summer Working Outdoors. Build Experience. Serve Your Community.
The City of Allentown is now hiring for the 2026 summer season! If you’re looking for a fun, active, and rewarding job, we have opportunities available at our pools, parks, playgrounds, golf course, and community programs.
Whether you're seeking leadership experience, your first job, or a summer internship, there’s a place for you on our team.
AQUATIC POSITIONS
Assistant Aquatics Program Manager – $26.00 per hour
Pool Manager – $25.00 per hour
Assistant Pool Manager – $23.00 per hour
Head Lifeguard – $22.00 per hour
Concession Manager – $20.00 per hour
Lifeguards – $18.00 per hour
Head Cashier - $16.00 per hour
Spray Park Attendant – $16.00 per hour
Cashiers – $15.00 per hour
Help keep our community safe while creating a fun and welcoming pool environment for families all summer long.
PLAYGROUNDS
Playground Supervisor – $21.00 per hour
Playground Instructors – $15.00 per hour
Lead games, activities, and summer fun for children across the city.
PARKS
Parks Laborers – $15.00 per hour
Assist with maintenance, beautification, and daily operations of our park system.
PARK SPECIALISTS
Park Specialists – $20.00 per hour
Support programming, events, and specialized park operations.
GOLF COURSE
Seasonal Golf Course Laborers – $16.19 per hour
Work outdoors and help maintain a great experience for golfers throughout the season.
INTERNSHIPS
Recreation Intern – $15.00 per hour
Special Events Intern – $15.00 per hour
Summer Concert Intern – $15.00 per hour
Gain hands-on experience in recreation programming, event coordination, and community engagement.
READY TO APPLY?
Visit the link below to view full job descriptions and submit your application:
https://www.allentownpa.gov/human-resources/employment-openings
Start your summer with purpose. Join the City of Allentown team in 2026.