Important Updates and Facility Closures

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Careers at H.A.R.D. #1

If you join the Hammond Area Recreation District #1 team, you’re joining a team who’s passionate about the community we serve, the connections made between athletes and families, and the life skills gained through recreational program experiences. Whether you maintain our parks, coach youth athletes, or plan community events, your expertise matters.

Benefits We Offer

We believe great work starts with great people—and we take care of ours.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive pay and flexible schedules
  • Opportunities for training and growth
  • Team environment with supportive leadership
  • Pride in serving your own local community
  • A workplace that values work-life balance and wellness

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Your Community

Explore Exciting Career Opportunities at H.A.R.D. #1

We are dedicated to providing enriching recreational experiences and are looking for passionate individuals to join us.

Why Work With Us? Discover Our Unique Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and a vibrant work environment.

Hear From Our Team: Employee Testimonials

"Working at H.A.R.D. #1 has been a rewarding experience that I cherish!"

Our Values

We live our values through every program we host, every update we make to our facilities, and every event we bring to the community.

Community First

Safety & Respect

Teamwork

Growth

Fun

Open Positions

Is it your time to join our team? Browse our current job openings now to take the next step!

Program Specialist
Chappapeela Sports Park
 in
Hammond, LA

Lead youth/adult sports programs, manage game nights, ensure safety & growth. Must have a B.A. and 1+ year of sports management experience. Evening/flexible hours required.

Park Laborer
Chappapeela Sports Park
 in
Hammond, LA

Support safe and efficient park operations at H.A.R.D. #1. Duties include intensive cleaning, trash/restroom maintenance, and minor repairs. Must lift 40+ lbs and work outside. Approx. 20-25 hours/week.

Program Administrative Assistant
Chappapeela Sports Park
 in
Hammond, LA

Provide crucial admin support for youth/adult sports programs at H.A.R.D. #1. Manage communications and clerical duties. B.A. and 1+ year admin experience required. Flexible hours/evenings are a must.

Weekend Laborer
Chappapeela Sports Park
 in
Hammond, LA

The weekend laborer performs a wide range of physical activity and support for the park and/or directors and assistant directors, to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.

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Sponsor Spotlight

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Sponsor Spotlight

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's

Air Products

Air Products

North Oaks Health System

North Oaks Health System

Tangipahoa Tourism

Tangipahoa Tourism

Buddies Bar & Grill

Buddies Bar & Grill

Northshore Media Group

Northshore Media Group

Tommy’s on Thomas

Tommy’s on Thomas

Academy

Academy

Anntoine Marketing + Design

Anntoine Marketing + Design

Barriere Construction

Barriere Construction

CASA

CASA

Floor and Décor

Floor and Décor

LeBlanc Pediatrics

LeBlanc Pediatrics

North Cypress Fitness

North Cypress Fitness

Streetside Markert

Streetside Markert

Xtreme Inflatbles of LA, LLC

Xtreme Inflatbles of LA, LLC

Beautiful Smiles General Dentistry

Beautiful Smiles General Dentistry

Chick Fil A

Chick Fil A

Cypress Physical Therapy

Cypress Physical Therapy

First Guaranty Bank

First Guaranty Bank

Hammond Downtown Development District

Hammond Downtown Development District

Hampton Inn Hammond

Hampton Inn Hammond

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn

Little Bee Pediatric Dentistry

Little Bee Pediatric Dentistry

North Oaks Pediatric Clinic

North Oaks Pediatric Clinic

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's

Ronnie's Boudin & Cracklin

Ronnie's Boudin & Cracklin

Rubio Enterprises

Rubio Enterprises

Salty Joe's BBQ

Salty Joe's BBQ

Smile Doctors

Smile Doctors

Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore

Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore

Velocity Clinical Research

Velocity Clinical Research

Walk-Ons

Walk-Ons

Weyerhaesuser

Weyerhaesuser

Zitos

Zitos

Coburn's

Coburn's

Fox Pest Control

Fox Pest Control

Romano Promo

Romano Promo

Creole Fitness

Creole Fitness

The A.G.A.P.E. Project

The A.G.A.P.E. Project

Air Products

Air Products

North Oaks Health System

North Oaks Health System

Tangipahoa Tourism

Tangipahoa Tourism

Buddies Bar & Grill

Buddies Bar & Grill

Northshore Media Group

Northshore Media Group

Tommy’s on Thomas

Tommy’s on Thomas

Academy

Academy

Anntoine Marketing + Design

Anntoine Marketing + Design

Barriere Construction

Barriere Construction

CASA

CASA

Floor and Décor

Floor and Décor

LeBlanc Pediatrics

LeBlanc Pediatrics

North Cypress Fitness

North Cypress Fitness

Streetside Markert

Streetside Markert

Xtreme Inflatbles of LA, LLC

Xtreme Inflatbles of LA, LLC

Beautiful Smiles General Dentistry

Beautiful Smiles General Dentistry

Chick Fil A

Chick Fil A

Cypress Physical Therapy

Cypress Physical Therapy

First Guaranty Bank

First Guaranty Bank

Hammond Downtown Development District

Hammond Downtown Development District

Hampton Inn Hammond

Hampton Inn Hammond

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn

Little Bee Pediatric Dentistry

Little Bee Pediatric Dentistry

North Oaks Pediatric Clinic

North Oaks Pediatric Clinic

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's

Ronnie's Boudin & Cracklin

Ronnie's Boudin & Cracklin

Rubio Enterprises

Rubio Enterprises

Salty Joe's BBQ

Salty Joe's BBQ

Smile Doctors

Smile Doctors

Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore

Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore

Velocity Clinical Research

Velocity Clinical Research

Walk-Ons

Walk-Ons

Weyerhaesuser

Weyerhaesuser

Zitos

Zitos

Coburn's

Coburn's

Fox Pest Control

Fox Pest Control

Romano Promo

Romano Promo

Creole Fitness

Creole Fitness

The A.G.A.P.E. Project

The A.G.A.P.E. Project

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