Indy Parks is offering new hiring incentives, as part of a wider effort to attract summer job applicants. The following bonuses are now available to current and part-time seasonal employees:

"Early Bird" Sign-on Bonus: New and returning seasonal employees will receive a $200 bonus once 100 hours have been worked. To be eligible, candidate must submit all hiring paperwork and be registered for all required trainings by April 9, 2022.

"Early Bird" Referral Bonus: Part-time seasonal and part-time year-round Indy Parks staff are eligible for a $200 bonus for referring a new hire after the new hire completes all required trainings and completes 100 hours of work during the 2022 summer season. To be eligible, candidate must submit all hiring paperwork and be registered for all required trainings by April 9, 2022.

Indy Parks is hoping to hire for more than 400 positions for the summer season. Positions eligible for the bonus programs include assistant program coordinators, camp counselors, cashiers, head lifeguards, lifeguards, pool managers, and seasonal pool facility attendants. Both new and returning seasonal employees qualify for the bonus programs.

Those applying for lifeguard positions must be at least 16 years old, pass a lifeguard test, and attend training. Scholarships are available to help cover the training cost. The pools at Thatcher Park and Indy Island Aquatic Center are open for applicants to practice their lifeguarding skills for free before their test. Applicants are asked to speak with a hiring manager about their desired pool placement before coming in to practice.

For more information on Indy Parks jobs and programs, visit parks.indy.gov, contact the Customer Service Center at (317) 327-PARK, or email IndyParksCS@indy.gov.