Seasonal Employees Only Hiring Packet

Please Complete All Forms Below. 

Be sure to bring completed forms and required documentation (ie: Driver's License, Passport, Student I.D., Social Security Card) for the Employment Paperwork Drop-off with you on Monday, June 15th at the Senior Center Great Room.
3:30pm - Aquatics/Gate Attendants
4:00pm - Kids Korner
4:30pm - Sunrise/Adventure Camps 
NOTE:  Click below under Additional Forms and Files

Hello Suffield Parks and Recreation Summer Staff,
Congratulations on being part of our 2026 Summer Staff Team! We are excited to work with you this summer and appreciate your commitment to helping create a safe, fun, and positive experience for our campers and community.
Please carefully review all of the information below. There are several important trainings, forms, and deadlines that must be completed before the start of camp.


IMPORTANT DEADLINES
By Tuesday, June 16

All staff must complete the required online trainings listed below.
Please allow approximately 2.5 hours to complete all trainings.

Employment Paperwork

All staff must complete and print the required employment paperwork and bring it with you to your scheduled paperwork session.
Seasonal Employee Hiring Packet:
Seasonal Employee Hiring Packet

Important:

  • Counselors
  • Aquatics Staff
  • Gate Attendants/Event Staff
Must complete the full hiring packet prior to dropping off your paperwork with Human Resources at your scheduled time below on Monday, June 15th.
Junior Counselors ONLY need to complete the Employee Emergency File that is attached.


STAFF TRAINING SCHEDULE

Staff & Team Building Training

Sunday, June 7 – Sunrise Park  (We will have employment paperwork packets available to any employees that need them at training)

  • 10:00 a.m. – Sunrise/Adventure Staff (Lower Pavilion)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Aquatics Staff (Beach)
  • 2:00–4:00 p.m. – ALL STAFF (Upper Pavilion)   This includes: Sunrise, Aquatics, Kids Korner/Morning Munchkins/Gate Attendants/Event Staff and Junior Counselors


EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK DROP-OFF

Monday, June 15 – Senior Center Great Room

Bring:
  • Completed employment paperwork
  • Two forms of ID  as indicated on your employment paperwork 
(Junior Counselors only need to bring the Employee Emergency File and may bring it to training on June 7.)

Schedule:

  • 3:30 p.m. – Aquatics & Gate Attendants
  • 4:00 p.m. – Kids Korner/Morning Munchkins Staff
  • 4:30 p.m. – Sunrise/Adventure Camp Staff

CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

All Counselors and Lifeguards must have current CPR/First Aid certification before camp begins.  (Junior Counselors are NOT required to have CPR/First Aid but it is highly recommended)
If you need certification or renewal:

CPR/First Aid Class

  • Date: Monday, June 15
  • Time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: Suffield Ambulance Department, 205 Bridge Street
  • Cost: $60.00
Please register by Wednesday, June 3: through the link below
CPR/First Aid Registration

Important:

  • Junior Counselors and Gate Attendants are NOT required to take CPR/First Aid.
  • Counselors must submit a copy of their certification to the Parks & Recreation Office once completed and must be received prior to the start of camp.


FULL STAFF TRAINING

Tuesday, June 16

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Suffield Senior Center

Required for:
  • Sunrise/Adventure Staff
  • Kids Korner Staff
  • Gate Attendants
  • Junior Counselors
  • Summer Program Staff

Training Agenda:

4:00–4:10 p.m.

Welcome & Introductions

4:10–4:20 p.m.

Welcome Remarks – Colin Moll

4:20–4:40 p.m.

Town Policies & Employee Assistance Program Information
(Human Resources)

4:40–5:00 p.m.

Safety Overview – Police Department

5:00–5:30 p.m.

First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Medication Policy & Epi-Pen Review
(Suffield Ambulance)

5:30–6:00 p.m.

Staff Manual & Expectations:
  • Procedures & Department Policies
  • Customer Service & Parent Interaction
  • Safety Protocols & Accident Reports
  • Group Assignments

6:00–6:30 p.m.

Gate Attendant Training


KIDS KORNER / MORNING MUNCHKINS TRAINING

Monday, June 22

12:00–4:00 p.m.

Spaulding School

Staff and Junior Counselors will participate in:
  • Camp setup
  • In-service training

REQUIRED ONLINE TRAININGS

(All Staff)
Required for:
  • Volunteers
  • Junior Counselors
  • Counselors
  • Event Staff
  • Lifeguards
  • Seasonal Staff

CIRMA Online Trainings   https://app.targetsolutions.com/auth/index.cfm?action=login.showlogin&customerid=34193&customerpath=cirmamember&msg


Complete the following courses:

  1. Bloodborne Pathogen & Hazardous Communications
  2. Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
  3. Summer Camp Liability (CIRMA Climate #3)
Link for Training- CIRMAOnlinetraininglink


Mandated Reporter Training

Required for all staff:
Link for Training- Mandated Reporter Training
Read and review the attached camp manual and Gate Attendant Manual and sign off that you have read the info prior to camp.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NEW STAFF

New staff members will receive an email from Vector Solutions with login instructions for CIRMA E-Learning.  Link for Training- CIRMAOnlinetraininglink
Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not receive it.
Returning staff should log in using the username and password created in previous years.
When registering:
  • Select “Town of Suffield”
  • Complete the required CIRMA trainings listed above

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION &
EPI-PEN RECERTIFICATION   (Camp leadership only)

Required for Camp Leadership Staff only.
This training must be completed online through CRPA on:
  • June 11 OR
  • June 16
Camp leadership staff must let Dan/Donna know which is their preferred day for training prior to May 26.


FINAL DEADLINE

All required trainings and certifications must be completed and submitted to Pam in the Parks & Recreation Office by: Friday, June 19.
Thank you again for being part of the Suffield Parks and Recreation Summer Team. We are looking forward to a fantastic summer season!
Suffield Parks & Recreation Department
 
Peter Leclerc | Director of Community Services
Parks & Recreation | Senior Center | Mini-Bus Transportation | Youth Services
Town of Suffield | 145 Bridge Street | Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668 - 3862 | office
www.suffieldct.gov | web
 
Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Director of Special Programs
Suffield Parks and Recreation Department
860-668-3862
 
Daniel Leonard
Recreation Supervisor
Suffield Parks and Recreation Department
860-668-3862
 
Pam Cocca
Registration Administrative Assistant
Suffield Parks and Recreation Department
860-668-3862
 
 


General Information
  • Please complete forms below.
  • Be sure to bring completed forms and required documentation (ie: Driver's License, Passport, Student I.D., Social Security Card) with you.