400 Summer Jobs Available at Indy Parks

Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks announce hundreds of openings for lifeguards, camp counselors, and more.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:53pm

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The city of Indianapolis is hiring for 400 summer jobs at parks across the city, including positions like lifeguards, pool managers, camp counselors, food program staff, cashiers, park inspectors, and stage technicians. Mayor Joe Hogsett and the city's Parks and Recreation Department are offering sign-on bonuses of up to $500 for eligible applicants.

Why it matters

These summer jobs provide valuable work experience and income for young people in Indianapolis, while also helping to staff and maintain the city's important network of public parks and recreation facilities.

The details

The available summer positions at Indy Parks include lifeguards, pool managers, camp counselors, food program staff, cashiers, park inspectors, and stage technicians. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, with some positions requiring applicants to be 18 or older. A $500 sign-on bonus is available for eligible positions until April 2, after which a $250 bonus will be offered through May 9.

  • The summer job openings were announced by Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks on March 11, 2026.
  • The $500 sign-on bonus is available until April 2, 2026.
  • The $250 sign-on bonus will be available from April 3 to May 9, 2026.

The players

Joe Hogsett

The mayor of Indianapolis who announced the summer job openings at Indy Parks.

Indy Parks

The parks and recreation department of the city of Indianapolis that is hiring for the 400 summer jobs.

Dan Boots

The City-County Councilor and Chair of the Council's Parks and Recreation Committee.

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What they’re saying

“Every summer, Indy Parks job openings are the perfect opportunity for our young people to spend their sunny days out of school in a fun, productive way.”

— Joe Hogsett, Mayor (fox59.com)

“Not only do these jobs offer good wages and a meaningful, career-beginning experience, but they also teach our youth the incredible value and impact of public service in our Indianapolis community.”

— Joe Hogsett, Mayor (fox59.com)

“Our parks are some of the most important community assets we have in Indianapolis. Summer jobs with Indy Parks give young people the opportunity to earn a paycheck, build valuable skills, and serve their neighborhoods. At the same time, these positions help ensure our pools, camps, and programs remain safe, welcoming spaces for families across the city.”

— Dan Boots, City-County Councilor and Chair of the Council's Parks and Recreation Committee (fox59.com)

What’s next

Applicants have until May 9, 2026 to apply for the summer jobs at Indy Parks.

The takeaway

These summer job openings at Indy Parks provide an important opportunity for young people in Indianapolis to gain work experience, earn income, and contribute to their local community through public service roles that help maintain the city's parks and recreation facilities.