Seasonal Job Opportunities

Dover Parks and RecreationSeasonal position opportunities at Dover Parks & Recreation change greatly throughout the year, as well as annually.

Additionally, decisions on programming offered, and all hiring decisions for those programs, are made at least one full season prior to the start of any program or event.

Please view our seasonal opportunities below and contact us with any questions. For full or part-time, Town of Dover Job Opportunities, please visit the Town's Human Resources page for current openings and application procedures. 

  1. Summer
  2. Fall / Winter / Spring

Summer Club COUNSELOR (click here for job description) 

  • Paid entry level position with no experience needed.
  • Must be a current resident of Dover, MA.
  • Minimum age of 16 years old by the first day of camp.
  • Six-week camp commitment (plus staff training) required.
    • Required to attend all pre-season staff trainings and must complete all first-aid/CPR/AED certification in pre-season staff trainings (held late afternoon/early evenings during the week prior to the first session)
  • We request that all applicants for paid counselor positions communicate with Nicole independently! (not parents/guardians) 

APPLY ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE! 

To download a printable PDF version of the application CLICK HERE

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 9PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SUMMER 2026.


Questions? Please contact our Assistant Director, Nicole Wainwright.

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Resident students, age 14+ who are looking to earn community service credit should visit our Volunteer Opportunities page for details on current service opportunities!

There you will find details on our various community service opportunities available throughout the year- including our Summer Leadership Training Program  - a multi-week volunteer opportunity available exclusively as part of our annual summer camp.