Employment Opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment, and to assure that there is no discrimination against any person on the basis of his or her race, color, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability in accordance with state and federal laws.

Employment Application
South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is currently seeking applicants for the following positions. Join the team!

NOW HIRING

Basketball Referees

SWPRD is seeking referees for the Youth Basketball League. Referees are paid for their time working on the court, in addition to the intangible reward of impacting youth lives. The Basketball Referee is responsible for officiating scheduled games and supervising at local gyms. A high level of judgment is necessary. Applicants must successfully pass a criminal background check. Job is seasonal, part-time, paying up to $25/hour, DOE. Apply by January 3. Contact Skye at (360) 221-6788 if you have further questions.

Basketball Referee Job Description

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Independent Contractor Opportunities

Recreation Program Leaders

Pay: Typically a revenue split of 80% to program leader/20% to SWPRD

We’re looking for instructors and program leaders who can offer fun and enriching programs to our community! Do you have experience teaching art, fitness, movement, dance, or sports? Do you have a great idea, hobby or something new to add to our list of programs? If you have something you’d like to add to the schedule, call Skye Dunn at 360-221-6788 for more information, and Download a Program Proposal Packet here and the Contractor Handbook here. Contract instructors are not employees of SWPRD, they are independent contractors.

Apply by the following deadlines:

  • Winter Program Proposals due: November 1 (For programs in January – April)
  • Summer Program Proposals due: March 14 (For programs in May – August)
  • Fall Program Proposals due: July 15 (For programs in September – December)

Frequently asked question:
When are you hiring for the pool?!

The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District will be hiring a number of full time and part time positions, including an Aquatics Manager, Coordinator, HR, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Administrative & Front Desk staff. Some employment may be added on an Independent Contractor basis, such as janitorial, fitness, swim coaching, and fitness programs.

Hiring will begin incrementally, beginning as early as August 2026, and through 2027 as we ramp up operations. Employment opportunities will be posted here on our Employment page.

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