Approximately 500 seasonal employees needed to work with keiki at 60 Summer Fun sites across O‘ahu
O‘AHU – Looking for an amazing job this summer working with kids, in our vibrant City parks, while improving your community? The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is preparing for its annual Summer Fun Program by accepting applications for hundreds of enthusiastic and responsible leaders to work for Summer Fun!
Becoming a member of the Summer Fun ‘Ohana includes planning and enjoying recreational opportunities with the keiki such as games, music, dance, arts & crafts, Hawaiian cultural activities, special events, and so much more. These employment opportunities not only enhance our keiki’s summertime, they also provide the chance to develop essential job skills like: teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, childcare experience, and problem-solving all while connecting to your community and creating life-long memories!
You can see first-hand how rewarding and enjoyable these job experiences can be through a promotional video encouraging staff to join our amazing team! Check out the video on DPR’s Social Media and YouTube Channel: bit.ly/SummerFunHiring
The video also highlights the wide variety of positions available, all of which offer competitive pay rates ranging from $15 to $20.10 an hour, including:
- College Student Aide
- Pool Lifeguard
- Recreation Aide
- Therapeutic Aide
It is now easier than ever to pursue these fun and dynamic jobs, with applications now being accepted online!
For adults currently enrolled in college, and high school students expected to have their diploma or high school equivalent (GED) by June 2025, an online application for the Summer Student Aide positions can be accessed at: bit.ly/applysummerfun
An HNL.info log-in is required to fill out this Student Aide application.
For adults not enrolled in college, a fillable PDF application is now available by following this link: bit.ly/summerfunapplication
Once you’ve completed the non-college application, email it to the park district where you’d like to work:
| District 1 | East Honolulu (Ka Iwi to Waikīkī) | DPREastDistrict@honolulu.gov |
| District 2 | West Honolulu (Makiki to ‘Aiea) | DPRWestDistrict@honolulu.gov |
| District 3 | Leeward O‘ahu (Waipahū to Mākaha) | DPRLeeward@honolulu.gov |
| District 4 | Windward O‘ahu (Mokulēʻia to Makapu’u) | DPRWindDistrict@honolulu.gov |
| District 5 | Central O‘ahu (Pearl City to Whitmore) | dprdistrictV@honolulu.gov |
| Therapeutic Recreation | Recreation Assistant II Applicants | Parks-TRU@honolulu.gov |
With approximately 60 Summer Fun sites planned for this year, there is sure to be a work location near you! An interactive map showing these sites is available at: bit.ly/SummerFunMap
For details on the various aide positions available for Summer Fun 2025, and all information regarding employment with this amazing program, visit: bit.ly/summerfunjob
The 2025 Summer Fun Program is scheduled to run weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 9 through July 25 (not including holidays on June 11 and July 4). Keiki registration will once again be conducted primarily online through the pros.hnl.info from Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 2025 based on geographic park district under the following timetable:
- District 1 (East Honolulu): May 12 from 5 p.m.
- District 2 (West Honolulu): May 13 from 5 p.m.
- District 3 (Leeward O‘ahu): May 14 from 5 p.m.
- District 4 (Windward & North O‘ahu): May 15 from 5 p.m.
- District 5 (Central O‘ahu): May 16 from 5 p.m.
To register a Junior Leader, please contact the specific site for registration information. Mahalo in advance for your valuable contribution to Summer Fun! For more information about the program, visit the main Summer Fun website at: bit.ly/summerfunoahu
Summer Fun is an affordable, city-operated, seasonal day camp where children are engaged in learning experiences in a fun and safe environment. These opportunities help build on soft skills, which promote leadership and future educational and lifelong success. DPR aims to accommodate approximately 10,000 keiki and teens through this remarkable program each year, requiring more than 500 seasonal staff. Ultimately, the more staff we get, the more keiki we can accommodate, the more fun it is for everyone. So, apply today to join the Summer Fun ‘Ohana!
If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodations due to a disability, or an interpreter for a language other than English in reference to this announcement, please contact the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation at 808-768-3003 on weekdays from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or email parks@honolulu.gov at least three business days before the scheduled event. Without sufficient advanced notice, it may not be possible to fulfill requests.
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Website: honolulu.gov/parks
