HomeMy Public PortalAboutWatertown Recreation Employment Application Packet - 2017_201702011407400328February 1, 2017
To: New Applicants for Staff Positions
From: Peter Centola, Director of Recreation
Subject: Depaitinent of Recreation Employment Application Information
The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2017 calendar
year. This includes immediate employment as a part time member of the staff throughout the year or seasonal work
during the summer months. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2017) or older to be considered.
Positions Available: Program Directors, Program Supervisors, Program Staff, Program Counselors, Counselor in
Training, Nurse, Specialists, Pequossette Staff, Park Instructors, and Park Rangers.
For all new applicants, the following documentation must be completed and returned to the Watertown Recreation
Department on or before Friday, March 10, 2017
• Cover Letter (Word Document)
• Current Resume (Word Document)
• Letter of Reference
• Application for Employment — Recreation Section Included
• All new candidates will be interviewed by the Director of Recreation
• All returning seasonal employees must provide documentation for First Aid, AED and CPR
• New hires will have 6 months from their date of employment to complete First Aid, AED and CPR Certification
• All applicants will also complete CORI and SORI forms, and other documents as part of the application process.
Applications will not be considered until all documents are completely filled out.
All new applicants will be interviewed by the Director of Recreation, Peter Centola once your application packet is
complete.
The positions will be open until filled and candidates must be available to work on the days and times required of the
position.
Most positions will be filled by Friday, April 14, 2017 or sooner.
Send all correspondence to:
Peter Centola, Director of Recreation
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Feel free to email the application as a WORD or scanned document.
For more information, please contact the Watertown Recreation Department at
617-972-6494 or email pcentola@watertown-ma.gov.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Town of Watertown, Massachusetts
Personnel Office
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Town of Watertown. The Town is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with the
Town will be based only on your merit, without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.
PLEASE NOTE: The Town accepts applications for Advertised positions only. Applications must be
returned to the address above by the advertised deadline for consideration.
INSTRUCTIONS: Each question should be fully and accurately answered. Please PRINT or TYPE, except
for your signature on the back of the application. A separate application must be submitted for each position
for which you are applying.
GENERAL
Position applying for: Date of application:
Referral source: Newspaper ad Online ad Employee Relative Bulletin Board
(check one) Walk — in _ Employment agency School Town Website Other
Name of source (if applicable): Date available for work:
PERSONAL
Name: (First) (Middle) (Last)
Address: (Street)
(City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: Home ( ) Cell ( )
Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (
If this is your current place of employment, may we contact you there? Yes No
Email:
Are you age 18 or older? Yes No If no, list the date of birth:
Have you worked for the Town of Watertown before? Yes No
If yes, list: (dept.) Dates of service: From: To:
Were you in the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No
If yes, which branch? Dates of service: From: To:
PRESENT AND PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
Please list below employers in consecutive order with present or most recent employer listed FIRST. Account
for all periods of time between employment. A resume may be attached but DO NOT refer to the resume
when completing all sections of this application. Use additional sheets if necessary.
Name and address of company
Dates
Title:
From
Description of duties:
Mo./Yr.
To
Type of Business:
Mo./Yr.
Telephone:
Supervisor:
May we contact this employer?
Reasons for leaving or seeking other employment:
Name and address of company
Dates
Title:
From
Description of duties:
Mo./Yr.
To
Type of Business:
Mo./Yr.
Telephone:
Supervisor:
May we contact this employer?
Reasons for leaving or seeking other employment:
Name and address of company
Dates
Title:
From
Description of duties:
Mo./Yr.
To
Type of Business:
Mo./Yr.
Telephone:
Supervisor:
May we contact this employer?
Reasons for leaving or seeking other employment:
Name and address of company
Dates
Title:
From
Description of duties:
Mo./Yr.
To
Type of Business:
Mo./Yr.
Telephone:
Supervisor:
May we contact this employer?
Reasons for leaving or seeking other employment:
Name and address of company
Dates
Title:
From
Description of duties:
Mo./Yr.
To
Type of Business:
Mo./Yr.
Telephone:
Supervisor:
May we contact this employer?
Reasons for leaving or seeking other employment:
Name and address of company
Dates
Title:
From
Description of duties:
Mo./Yr.
To
Type of Business:
Mo./Yr.
Telephone:
Supervisor:
May we contact this employer?
Reasons for leaving or seeking other employment:
Have you ever been forced to resign from any position? If yes, please give details:
SPECIAL SKILLS, APTITUDES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
List all skills aptitudes that make you a strong candidate for employment.
Typing speed: words per minute
Shorthand speed: words per minute
Office machines you operate:
Computer skills: Macintosh IBM/Personal computers Mainframe/network
Software programs: Wordprocessing:
Spreadsheet:
Database:
Graphics:
Driver's license number: State: Expires: Class:
List any machinery or heavy equipment that you have operated efficiently:
Special qualifications and skills (licenses or certificates, memberships in professional organizations, etc.) :
EDUCATION
Circle highest grade completed:
High School 1 2 3 4 Vocational School 1 2 3 4 Undergraduate 1 2 3 4 Graduate 1 2 3 4
Name and Location of School Graduate?
High School:
Yes
No
Vocational School: Yes
Major (s): No
Degree:
Undergraduate College: Yes
Major (s): No
Degree:
Graduate College: Yes
Major (s): No
Degree:
Additional education and/or vocational, technical or military training relevant to the position:
REFERENCES
Please exclude former employers or relatives.
Name and occupation Address
1)
Phone
2)
OTHER INFORMATION
Are you able to provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship or valid work permit as required upon
employment to work in the United States? Yes No
Please review the functions of the position as outlined in the job description. Are you able to perform all of
the essential duties of the position for which you are applying? Yes No
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
I understand that all statements made in this application are true and complete under pains and penalties of
perjury. I authorize the Town of Watertown to investigate all statements made as part of this application and
to secure any necessary information from all prior employers, references, academic institutions and law
enforcement agencies. I release all of those persons, employers references, academic institutions and law
enforcement agencies from any and all liability arising from their giving and receiving information about my
employment history, academic credentials, qualifications or criminal record. I understand that any false
answers or statements or misrepresentations by omission made by me as part of my application will be
sufficient for rejection of my application or for my immediate dismissal should one be discovered after I am
employed. I understand that federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens; all persons hired
must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity and that failure to submit proof will
result in denial of employment. I understand nothing in this employment application or in my
communication with any Town employee or official is intended to create an employment contract between the
Town and me. Employment is not guaranteed for a definite period of time and that some positions regarded
as part-time and/or temporary are paid for actual hours worked and are not entitled to benefits offered to
full-time positions (except FICA and Workers' Compensation). There is nothing to keep me from fulfilling
the duties of the job for which I have applied.
Signature: Date:
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion,
sex or national origin. PL90-202 prohibits discrimination because of age.
November 2016
WATERTOWN RECREATION DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM (SPECIFIC SKILLS SECTION)
PLEASE PRINT
NAME POSITION(S) APPLYING FOR:
Programs:
Pequossette:
Pequossette Counselors:
Program staff
Director, Associate Director, Assistant
Director, Office Manager, Specialist:
Senior Counselor, Counselor,
Junior Counselor, CIT — (Counselor in Training):
Sport Programs:
Special Needs:
Supervisors:
Director, Coordinator, Counselor,
Scorers, Timers, Officials:
Director, Assistant Director, Instructor:
Lead positions in implementing and supervising
any program offered by the Department.
Arts:
Park Ranger:
Park Instructor:
Arts & Crafts Instructor, Music, Drama:
Park Ranger
Park Instructor
SKILLS:
Crafts:
Bead Work:
Clay:
Paper Mache:
Painting:
Needle Work:
Printing:
Carving:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Sports:
Basketball:
Baseball:
Bowling:
Field Hockey:
Gym/Ice Hockey:
Soccer:
Softball:
Tennis:
Golf:
Other:
Performing Arts:
Music:
Dance:
Photography:
Drama:
Other:
Explain:
PHILOSOPHY: Describe how you could help this department if you were employed. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed