Recruiter

Part-Time Recruiter

Position Overview

Play Academy is seeking a proactive, organized, and experienced Part-Time Recruiter to assist with our ongoing hiring needs across multiple markets.

This is a fully remote position , with candidates located in or able to consistently work within the Eastern Time (ET) zone preferred .

This individual will take ownership of the day-to-day recruiting process, including creating and managing job requisitions, sourcing and interviewing candidates, refreshing older job postings, and moving qualified candidates through the hiring process.

We are looking for someone who can dedicate approximately 2 hours per day / up to 10 hours per week and work independently to keep our recruiting pipeline active and organized.

Responsibilities

• Create, post, and manage job requisitions/job breakdowns based on current hiring needs
• Review and refresh older job postings to increase visibility and candidate activity
• Source and identify qualified candidates for open positions
• Review applications and resumes
• Conduct initial candidate interviews and screenings
• Evaluate candidates for qualifications, availability, professionalism, and overall fit
• Coordinate next-step interviews with company leadership when needed
• Follow up with candidates throughout the recruiting process
• Maintain an organized pipeline of active candidates and open positions
• Close, update, or repost positions as hiring needs change
• Assist with hiring across multiple locations and markets
• Provide regular updates on open positions, candidate activity, interviews, and hiring progress
• Help identify positions that may require additional recruiting attention or a change in strategy
• Maintain consistent communication with the Play Academy team regarding recruiting needs and priorities

Types of Positions

Recruiting needs may include a variety of part-time, seasonal, and contract positions, such as:

• Tennis & Pickleball Professionals
• Fitness Instructors
• Yoga, Pilates & Zumba Instructors
• Swim Instructors
• Lifeguards
• Camp Directors & Counselors
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Programming Instructors
• Other recreational and community-based positions

Schedule & Location

• Fully remote position
• Approximately 2 hours per day, Monday–Friday
• The 2 daily hours should fall between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• This schedule is designed to ensure consistent communication and collaboration with the Play Academy team during normal business hours
• Up to 10 hours per week is the expected maximum
• The primary focus is successfully moving open positions forward and helping fill current hiring needs
• If recruiting volume or workload consistently requires more than 10 hours per week, the schedule and compensation structure can be reviewed and adjusted accordingly
• Eastern Time availability preferred

Compensation

$250 flat rate per week

This is a 1099 independent contractor position .

What Success Looks Like

We are looking for someone who will actively own the recruiting pipeline . The priority is not simply completing a set number of hours each week, but keeping open positions moving, maintaining an active candidate pipeline, and helping us successfully place qualified candidates.

The role is structured for up to 10 hours per week , but if hiring demand increases and the workload consistently exceeds that expectation, we are open to reviewing and adjusting the arrangement.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced recruiter looking for a consistent, flexible, fully remote part-time contract role .

The ideal candidate will

• Have previous recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or HR experience
• Be comfortable conducting candidate interviews independently
• Have experience creating and managing job postings and requisitions
• Be highly organized and able to manage multiple open positions at once
• Be proactive about refreshing postings and generating new candidate activity
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be comfortable communicating with candidates by phone, email, and/or text
• Be dependable and responsive
• Be able to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision
• Be comfortable recruiting for multiple positions across different states and markets
• Have a strong sense of urgency and follow-through
• Experience with Paycom is a plus
• Availability to work within Eastern Time business hours is preferred