Real doors near you.
These are real jobs from real organizations near you, not a guess from a job board. Each one below says exactly what it asks for, in its own words, with a link straight to the organization's own posting. The facts on this page are checked against that posting on the date shown for each one.
Lifeguard at a Westchester County pool
Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation hires lifeguards and asks for a current certification before you start.
They ask for:
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for lifeguards certifications or equivalent required
See it · Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation
Checked September 2026.
Camp staff in Chappaqua
The Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks Department hires day camp staff and asks applicants to list their activities and provide two letters of reference.
They ask for:
- Two (2) letters of reference are required to be submitted on or before the day of your interview
- List any previous camp experience
- List any school activities or positions held in school
See it · Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks Department
Checked September 2026.
Seasonal recreation job in Bedford
The Town of Bedford Recreation and Parks Department hires seasonal staff and asks for two reference letters, plus certification copies for lifeguard roles.
They ask for:
- Each applicant should submit 2 reference letters or Reference Forms
- Lifeguard applicants must provide a photocopy (front and back) of all certifications
See it · Town of Bedford Recreation and Parks Department
Checked September 2026.
Day camp job in Mamaroneck
The Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department hires day camp staff and asks for two letters of reference from a teacher, coach, counselor, or other adult who knows your work.
They ask for:
- All applicants must provide two letters of reference or the enclosed Applicant Reference Forms
- Teachers, Coaches, Guidance Counselors, Church and Community Leaders, Volunteer Supervisor
See it · Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department
Checked September 2026.
Camp counselor in Eastchester
The Town of Eastchester Recreation Department hires camp counselors and asks applicants for three references before hiring.
They ask for:
- References- on the application you will need 3 references.
- IF you are hired you will receive a form to be completed by your references
See it · Town of Eastchester Recreation Department
Checked September 2026.
Several of these ask for a letter of reference or a list of what you have done. A page of what you actually did, with the adults who saw it named on each thing, answers both at once: an activity list in the shape an application wants, and a name attached in place of a mailed letter. The record itself is free for the student, forever.