Are you ready to embark on a dynamic career journey that blends your accounting acumen with accounts payable prowess? Look no further! Palatine Park District is seeking a talented Accounting Assistant with exceptional accounts payable skills to join our enthusiastic team.

 

At Palatine Park District, we're not just about numbers; we're about people. We're a vibrant and innovative park district committed to delivering top-notch services to our patrons while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our team members. Join us as we continue to make a difference and set new standards in parks and recreation.

 

At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun to create Park and Rec Life. A career with Palatine Park District is so much more than a job; it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. It's about being a positive influence on the community, growing as a person and the friendships that you make with your fellow staff members.

 

The pay rate for this position is $23/hour to $25/hour, depending on qualifications.

 

Our current beloved Itasca Park District Athletic Supervisor is headed back to the North Shore where he did his Internship; and we are searching for someone who is innovative, creative, dynamic, organized, willing to learn at a fast pace and be exposed to a wide variety of areas - to join our Itasca Family! You could be a current intern, or a seasoned professional, and do not need to be an expert, just dedicated to parks & recreation, and having fun. The position has a focus on Athletics, Field & Picnic Shelter Rentals, designated programs and special events.

Job Title: Athletic Supervisor. FLSA Classification: Full-time; Exempt Employee Benefit Status: Level 1; Exempt Department: Administration Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent of Recreation & Facilities.

Submit cover letter, resume and Park District application (found on website) via mail: Itasca Park District, c/o Sandy Harris, 350 E Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143 or sharris@itascaparkdistrict.com. Please apply ASAP, as interviews will occur as obtained. www.itascaparkdistrict.com. A complete job description is available upon request.

Itasca is a 9,200 resident community, west of Chicago. It is governed by a 5 member Board of Commissioners and employs 13 Full -Time and over 250 Part-Time Employees, with a $5.8M budget. The District is a 3X Gold Medal Award Winning Agency and boasts 144 acres of parks, 8 playgrounds, nature center, bird sanctuary, athletic fields, waterpark, museum and 40,000 sqft, Recreation & Fitness Center. Annually, 76,300 participate in programs and events; 300,000 visit parks; and 370,000 visit the Recreation Center.

The District is committed to the future by being innovative, proactive and evolving; while remaining inspired by the communities’ past. This is reflected in district led projects; including, redevelopment of the Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary; preservation and restoration of the oldest publicly owned building in the community…. The Itasca Train Depot; and the most recent $4M Itasca Waterpark Redevelopment. The district is a leader among local taxing bodies, businesses and community groups; looked to for creative ways to work together for the benefit of the community. Through over 20 intergovernmental agreements and 50 public-private partnerships/sponsorship, the District has provided the community cost and energy savings, improved quality of life and wellness, and improved access to all.

The Athletics Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of all youth and adult athletic leagues and programs including but not limited to IBSL (youth baseball and softball leagues), youth soccer league, adult softball leagues, WIBA youth basketball, youth contractual sports programs and camps, and coordinating all athletic field rentals and gym rentals. The Athletic Supervisor oversees operation and programs of the Itasca Dog Park, and the ice rink in the winter, along with designated programs and events. In the future, the District may re-organize, giving this position the ability to experience even more areas.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be 21 years or older. A Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Management or the equivalent in experience with recreation programs/athletics and education is required. The individual should possess friendly and effective interpersonal, written, verbal and telephone communication skills. Individual must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to learn other software packages. The individual should have knowledge of athletic rules, schedules and the play of athletic contests. The individual will be expected to be or become a First-Aid and CPR/AED instructor, obtain a Food & Service Sanitation License and have a valid Illinois class D driver’s license.

Hours:

The Athletics Supervisor is a full-time salaried employee. General work hours are a minimum of 40 hours a week. General work hours take place Monday through Friday, but some evening and weekend hours are expected due to the nature of the programs under the Athletics Supervisor’s direction. There are required weekly evening shifts.

Work with an extraordinary team of people at a progressive and well-established agency. The Waukegan Park District serves a community of 90,000 residents in northern Illinois, 40 miles north of Chicago, on Lake Michigan. The Park District provides year-round recreation and leisure opportunities to all ages and abilities. The Waukegan Park District is seeking to fill the position of Recreation Specialist of General Recreation Programs and Services at our Belvidere Recreation Center in the newly renovated Corrine J. Rose Park. The Park District offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package to all full-time employees.
Compensation:

We provide a highly competitive, employee friendly benefit and incentive package to support you in your personal and professional journey which includes:

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Recreation and Parks Administration or related field.

Minimum one (1) year experience in a recreational setting, preferably in a recreation department, school district, social service agency, or non-profit organization. May be obtained through a combination of seasonal, part-time, or temporary positions.

40 hours per week. Work schedule may vary and will include regular nights and weekends. May involve additional hours on an as needed basis.

 

Employees are strongly encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.

 

Julia Sanchez

Recreation Supervisor-General Recreation

jrsanchez@waukeganparks.org

847-360-4707

Qualified Applicants can apply online at:
Waukegan Park District (waukeganparks.org)

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season. The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a driving range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.

This role includes ensuring the that state, county, and village standards are not just met, but exceeded. With meticulous attention to detail, you maintain a wide variety of safety records, staff certifications, and maintenance logs, ensuring that every swimmer's experience is as safe as it is fun. As the District's aquatic expert you are not just a manager you are a leader. This position trains and mentor lifeguards, pool managers, and pool cashiers. When it comes to innovation, you're at the forefront, crafting cutting-edge training programs and spearheading lifeguard audits to ensure peak performance.

 

Dive into your next aquatic adventure with this thrilling opportunity! Join a dynamic team and lead the Arlington Heights Park District aquatic operations and programs into the future.  From coordinating lifeguards, orchestrating public swim operations, and overseeing a large swim lesson and swim team program, every splash and dive is under your expert guidance. 

But it's not just about the technicalities; it's about the people too. You're the liaison between the district and the community, fostering strong internal and external relationships with other supervisors, parents, and participants alike. Whether it's coordinating pool rentals with local youth groups or guiding eager young swimmers through the Junior Lifeguard program, you're the center of community engagement.

 

In your hands, the District’s aquatic operations and programs comes alive with excitement and possibility. So dive in, and let the adventure begin!

 

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.

Click the link below to apply:
https://ahpd.bamboohr.com/careers/125

                                       JOB DESCRIPTION

Exempt

 

Complete medical, dental, vision, and life insurance package: vacation, personal and sick days; ten paid Holidays annually, pension plan, NRPA and IPRA Memberships; continuing education opportunities; Member Agency fitness center membership and program benefits.

 

Superintendent of Recreation

 

All part-time staff and volunteers associated with designated areas of supervision and all Inclusion staff.

 

The Recreation Manager is responsible for providing year-round special events (all ages), day trips (teen-adult) and general recreational programs and services (teen-adult) for individuals with disabilities. This position will have direct management of Inclusion through recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating part-time staff and assessing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the placement of individuals with disabilities in Warren Special Recreation Association’s member entity programs and events.

 

1.Graduate from an accredited college or University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation & Administration, Education, Social Work or a related field. 

2. 3-5 years of full-time professional experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred.

3. Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (or attained after one year).

4. Must demonstrate knowledge of disabilities and have proven experience working with individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. 

5.   NCTRC eligibility desired.  

6.  Must have or willing to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within six months of employment.

7.   Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

8.  Must be able to work independently, solve problems and consistently convey a positive attitude toward others.

9.  Ability to be flexible, some evening and weekend hours will be required.

10. Must demonstrate dependability, promptness, punctuality, maturity, and professionalism.

11. Create, assist, and present training materials to WSRA staff, member agencies and community groups.

12.  Serve as the liaison to part-time staff and member districts with inclusion needs and be able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, such as emergencies and deadlines.

13. Must be willing to be available and on call when programs/events are in session.

14. Experience in program planning, implementing, adapting, and evaluating.

15. Valid Driver’s License is required (driving WSRA buses/vehicles will be required with  this position)

 

1. Oversee all operations of the Agency Inclusion Program, including but not limited to:

·        Completing inclusion observations, follow through with necessary paperwork, phone calls, and debriefing after each observation.

·        Schedule assignments, direct supervision and evaluation of inclusion staff.

·        Conduct intake meetings with new families seeking inclusion.

·        Recruitment, hiring, training, supervising and evaluating Inclusion staff.

·        Develop, promote, implement and evaluate inclusive practices with Member Agencies.

·        Develop and maintain attitudes conducive to inclusive practices.

·        Guide and support inclusion staff and serve as back-up in their absence when necessary.

2.  Plan, conduct, implement and evaluate a variety of Recreation Programs for individuals of all ages with disabilities. (excluding Special Olympics)

3.  Organize and lead evening/weekend programs and special events.

4.  Assist with office tasks, including but not limited to customer service, RecPro, phones, processing payments, etc.

5.  Prepare or assist with marketing and informational materials and projects.

6. Provide physical and emotional assistance to all participants with disabilities.

7. Provide direct leadership for day/overnight weekend trips (All Ages).

8. Prepare program budgets, maintain monthly expenditures/revenue, complete monthly Board Reports and all other reports as needed.

9.  Actively support WSRA’s Risk Management Program. (PDRMA)

10.  Assist with the year-round Adult Day Program-Leap as deemed necessary.

11 Provide direct leadership of programs on an average of 10 hours weekly.

12. Assist and/or support WSRA team in Fundraiser/Special Events that will benefit and support WSRA. Assume lead on one annual fundraising/special event initiative. 

13.  Attend job related in-services, trainings, workshops and conferences.

14.  Represent WSRA through attendance at assigned community/member district meetings and functions.

15.  Adhere to all agency policies, procedures and safety requirements by exhibiting a working knowledge of general and departmental rules and operations.

16.  Perform other duties necessary for the efficient and effective operation of WSRA, as assigned.

 

1. Exhibit positive, effective customer service to participants, families, co‐workers and community contacts.

2.  Know and follow personnel, safety, fiscal and agency policies and procedures. 

3. Demonstrate financial responsibility in all areas of operation. 

4.  Produce accurate, quality work on a consistent basis. 

5. Control and prioritize workload effectively through strong time management and organization skills. Meet all defined deadlines. 

6.  Exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions based on appropriate research and analysis.   

7. Adapt to changes in all aspects of job including assigned tasks, scheduling and new or unforeseen circumstances.

8.  Initiate new, creative ideas for improved programming, procedures, projects and opportunities.

9. Seek professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, in‐house training and professional organizations directly related to the position or the agency. Set appropriate professional goals. 

10.Communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.

11.Possess solid computer skills in order to create and maintain documents, budgets and files in various office software programs.

12. Coach, mentor, guide, lead and respond to the needs of co‐workers and participants with a positive attitude and approach.

13. Project a professional image by demonstrating the agency’s core values.

14.Support the agency by actively participating in agency‐wide programs, events and committees.   

15.Handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.

16.Participate in the creation, assessment and completion of agency goals.

17.Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. 

18.Ability to accommodate evening and weekend programs, presentations or meetings.

1.Communicate with staff, participants, vendors, and the general public, by phone, email, and in person.

2. Understand complex instructions and solve problems related to the task. 

3. Keyboard information efficiently and with a high accuracy rate, with periods of up to an hour or more without break.  

4.Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and walking.  

5.Lift 50 pounds and reach storage cabinets or areas to place or retrieve supplies or documents.

6. Basic understanding of office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and hardware necessary. 

 

1.Purchase, gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.

2. Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.

3. Physically assess individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.

4. Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.

5.  Lift and carry as much as 50 pounds for as long as 300 feet.

6.  Active participation in programs.

7.  Must be able to drive a 15-passenger wheelchair accessible bus.

8. Pass pre-employment physical and lift test.

 

This position operates indoors in classrooms, gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms and exercise rooms, as well as outdoors at different activity fields, parks, playgrounds, etc. The noise level can range from quiet to loud. When working inside conditions can include different types of lighting and temperatures. When working outdoors you may be exposed to different types of weather conditions. You may be exposed to elements when driving to meetings or programs.