Seasonal Position Recruitment
The city's seasonal season runs April through October. All candidates must complete a City of Westminster online employment application to be considered for a position. Please check our current job postings and apply for positions that you may be interested in.
*Please note that you must be at least 16 years old by the start of employment for all positions. Many jobs also require a valid driver's license and proof of a safe driving record
Aquatics Opportunities
Lifeguard: Ensure that swimmers have a fun and safe experience at the city’s indoor and outdoor pools. This is a crucial position that monitors the pool to prevent injuries and accidents, rescues swimmers from drowning and administers first aid. Previous lifeguard experience is not necessary, as we will train and certify you to protect pool patrons and respond in emergency situations. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
Golf Course Opportunities – Legacy Ridge Golf Course or Walnut Creek Golf Preserve
Golf Cart Attendant: Assist golfers by keeping the golf carts in excellent condition and picking range balls. You’ll spend your summer on the beautiful golf course greens and ensure that golfers have a great experience on the course. This position typically works part-time and applicants as young as 16 may apply. A valid driver’s license and proof of a safe driving record are required.
Parks Opportunities
Seasonal Specialist – Forestry, Golf, Parks & Open Space: Spend your summer maintaining Westminster’s beautiful parks for citizens to enjoy. This is an ideal job for anyone who likes working outside and enjoys a four-day work week. The Specialist position is responsible for mowing, edging, and planting trees and shrubs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and proof of a safe driving record.
Public Works and Utilities Opportunities
Seasonal Specialist: Not interested in sitting at a desk all summer? Be part of an excellent team that maintains the city’s water and wastewater resources. This position will allow you to stay active and gain valuable job skills. Specialists assist with painting, cleaning and light maintenance as well as perform construction repair and maintenance of water and wastewater systems and read meters. These positions often lead to full-time, year-round positions in the Public Works & Utilities Department. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license and proof of a safe driving record.
Temporary Maintenance Worker: Join the team that ensures a safe and comfortable commute on city streets. This position will teach you about street maintenance and repair and allow you gain experience with a variety of machines and tools. This position works four, 10-hour days during the week and will last from approximately April through October. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and proof of a safe driving record.
Standley Lake Opportunities
Seasonal Park Ranger: Play a key role in protecting and preserving Standley Lake Regional Park and providing recreational and educational opportunities for visitors. This position provides customer service, enforces rules and regulations, and patrols the park on land and water. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and proof of a safe driving record. Employees work four, 10-hour rotating shifts including days, evenings, holidays and weekends.
Park Ranger Trainee: Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Standley Lake Regional Park while protecting our natural resources from invasive species. The Park Ranger Trainee position is an entry level position responsible for ensuring the integrity of the city's Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) program, entrance station operations and paddle craft rental transactions. This position is ideal for candidates considering a career as a Park Ranger or Nature Interpreter, but may not yet be qualified for such positions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.
Summer Camp Opportunities
Summer Camp Leader: Spend your summer leading trips and activities for children ages five to 14 years old. Employees ensure the safety and well-being of approximately 10 children while they lead them in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports and excursions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have prior work experience with school-age children. Staff must be available for training in mid-May and work four, nine hour days each week from late May through early August.
Summer Camp Aide: Aides assist the Summer Camp Leaders and Supervisors with the design, development, and implementation of an exciting, safe, and fun-filled experience for participants in the Youth and Teen program. This position requires a minimum of 125 hours of documented work or volunteer experience with school-age children, ages 5 to 15. This position works at one of the city's two campsites: City Park or Countryside.