Are you looking for a part-time job with a purpose? We are a special recreation association, and we serve twelve communities in eastern DuPage and southern Cook counties, and our home base is in Downers Grove. We offer recreational programming specifically for children and adults with special needs, and we’re looking for kind, patient, energetic people from all backgrounds to help our participants learn, grow, and – most importantly – have fun!

This position supports our EAGLES Adult Day Program, which provides year-round social, educational, and health-focused activities for adults with disabilities.

Hours for this position are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. starting June 5th.

Interested? Read on for position details, then apply to become a member of Team SEASPAR today!

Summary: The EAGLES Support Staff is responsible for assisting with the EAGLES Adult Day Program at the Lemont Site (55 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL). This includes providing a safe learning environment for the participants and staff, assisting the EAGLES Manager and Site Director with program planning, lesson plans, and purchasing supplies.

Position Qualifications:
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred. • Two years direct experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. • Valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six months. • 21 years of age or older and able to perform the job functions independently of others. • Availability to commit to working Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:45a.m. – 3:15 p.m. year-round with some holiday breaks.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist EAGLES Manager in the development, planning, and implementation of daily activities. • Successfully work with full-time staff, EAGLES Site Director and other Support Staff, volunteers, parents, community partners, member entity staff, and individuals with special needs. • Discuss any concerns and issues with EAGLES Manager. • Participate and supervise in all planned activities. • Be familiar with the physical, mental, and medical limitations of all participants; be prepared to provide appropriate attention to all participants in all situations. • Ensure safety factors relative to the program and participant needs. • Understand and use proper disciplinary techniques; provide behavior management when necessary. • Be available to listen to parental concerns and answer questions on behalf of SEASPAR or refer questions to administrative staff. • Create lesson plans which include appropriate activities, contacts, and timelines. • Ensure that the facility/program site as well as any equipment is properly maintained. • Read, understand, and abide by all SEASPAR policies and procedures. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Marginal Responsibilities:
• Be dependable and punctual. • Motivate staff and participants to initiate success. Be flexible to change when considering their needs. • Act as an advocate for the participants when necessary. • Provide behavior management when necessary. • Encourage participation and development of friendships with other participants in the program. • Lift, transport, and set up equipment if necessary.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Worker Traits: Demonstration of enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with people with disabilities, SEASPAR staff, SEASPAR member entity staff, parents/guardians, participants, and community groups, as well as members of the general public. • Safety and Security: Use good safety awareness and judgment and always follow SEASPAR policies; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment following manufacturer safety instructions; follow agency ergonomic policies and procedures. • Problem Solving: Identify and appropriately resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Interpersonal Skills: Apply appropriate conflict management skills; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas; try new things. • Oral Communication/Language Skills: Speak clearly and effectively in all situations; listen and ask for clarification from supervisor if needed; respond appropriately to questions; read and interpret all necessary agency documents. • Written Communication: Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; be able to interpret written information; present clear, legible handwriting for all SEASPAR forms and documents. • Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Exhibit sound and accurate judgment when making all program-related decisions; include appropriate people in the decision-making process. • Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner and react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments. • Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method as necessary; deal with occasional changes, delays, unexpected events, or program cancellations. • Attendance/Punctuality: Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings, in-services, and trainings on time. • Dependability: Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary; complete tasks on time. • Leadership: Lead participants to have successful recreation experiences; demonstrate positive interactions with other staff members, individuals with disabilities, and parents/guardians; enlist the support of others to accomplish a common task. • Adaptability: Adapt activities based on the skill level and needs of each participant to encourage appropriate participation on a regular basis.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or transfer up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at SEASPAR, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

Apply today at: https://seaspar.isolvedhire.com/jobs/815021.html

Are you looking for a job with a purpose? We are a special recreation association and serve twelve communities in eastern DuPage and southern Cook counties, and our home base is in Downers Grove. We offer recreational programming specifically for children and adults with special needs, and we’re looking for dependable, patient, energetic people from all backgrounds to help our participants learn, grow, and – most importantly – have fun!

This position supports our EAGLES Adult Day Program, which provides year-round social, educational, and health-focused activities for adults with disabilities.

This is a non-exempt, permanent part-time position. Hours for this position are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. starting June 5th.

Interested? Read on for position details, then apply below to become a member of Team SEASPAR today!

Summary:
The SEASPAR EAGLES Site Director is responsible for leading the EAGLES Program at the Lemont Site (55 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL). This includes implementing and leading the program daily, providing a safe, learning environment for the participants and staff, assisting the Manager with program planning and lesson plans, and purchasing supplies.

Position Qualifications:
• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred. • Two years direct experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. • Valid Driver’s License, CDL, CPR/First Aid, CPI/Conflict Resolution. Must have these certifications or be able to obtain within six months. • 21 years of age or older and able to perform the job functions independently of others. • Availability to commit to working Monday/Wednesday/Friday approximately 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. year-round with some holiday breaks.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist EAGLES Manager in the development, planning, and implementation of daily activities for EAGLES participants. • Successfully work with Full-Time staff, EAGLES Support Staff, volunteers, parents, community partners, member entity staff, and individuals with special needs. • Supervise and delegate responsibilities to EAGLES Support Staff and volunteers. • Discuss any concerns or issues with EAGLES Manage. • Supervise and participate in all planned activities.
• Know the physical, mental, and medical limitations of all participants; be prepared to provide appropriate attention to all participants in all situations. • Ensure safety factors relative to program and participant needs. • Know and use proper disciplinary techniques; provide behavior management when necessary. • Be available to listen to parental concerns and answer questions on behalf of SEASPAR or refer questions to administrative staff. • Create weekly lesson plans which include appropriate activities, contacts, and timelines. • Take daily/weekly attendance of staff and participants. • Ensure that the facility/program site as well as any equipment is properly maintained. • Read, understand, and abide by all SEASPAR policies and procedures. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Marginal Responsibilities:
• Motivate staff and participants to initiate success. Be flexible to change when considering their needs. • Act as an advocate for the participant when necessary. • Provide behavior management when necessary. • Be dependable and punctual. • Encourage participation and development of friendships with other participants in the program. • Gathering, loading, transporting, and setting up equipment if necessary.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Worker Traits: Demonstration of enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with people with disabilities, SEASPAR staff, SEASPAR member entity staff, parents/guardians, participants, and community groups, as well as members of the general public. • Safety and Security: Use good safety awareness, judgment and follow policies; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment following manufacturer safety instructions; and follow agency ergonomic policies and procedures. • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Customer Service: Manage difficult or emotional patron situations; respond promptly to patron needs; solicit patron feedback to improve service; and respond to requests for service and assistance. • Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others’ ideas; and try new things. • Oral Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; and participate in meetings. • Written Communication: Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; be able to interpret written information; and present clear, legible handwriting. • Quality Management: Look for ways to improve and promote quality; and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. • Judgment: Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; and include appropriate people in decision making process. • Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently. • Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments. • Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method as necessary; deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. • Attendance/Punctuality: Demonstrate consistent attendance and on time arrival; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time. • Dependability: Follow instructions; respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary; and complete tasks on time. • Language Skills: Read and interpret documents such as safely rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals; write correspondences as necessary; and speak effectively to patrons, coworkers, and supervisors. • Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understand to carry out detailed by uninvolved written or oral instructions. Solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or transfer up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at SEASPAR, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

Apply here today: https://seaspar.isolvedhire.com/jobs/815014.html

Summary: Works under the direction of the Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance. Under basic supervision assists with supervising staff, maintenance, and repair projects at the Tam Golf Course.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with managing the maintenance and repair of golf course facilities and equipment.
• Supervises work crews, monitors operations, and verifies the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties.
• Strong working knowledge of the principles, mechanics, and maintenance of all turf grass.
• Inspects, adjusts, and performs minor repairs and maintenance of all turf grass and golf course equipment.
• Inspects turf areas daily for fungus, insects, and undesirable vegetation.
• Keeps inventory records on all equipment and materials used in maintenance operations.
• Evaluates golf course turf conditions and repair while adjusting irrigation system to optimize playing conditions.
• Promotes and enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Lifts and handles objects up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Monitors soil moisture levels and daily irrigation practices and schedules.
• Keep current with other areas of Golf Maintenance to help the Superintendent of Golf Maintenance at times during his absence.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Minimum three years of golf course maintenance, grounds maintenance, or turf management.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
• Valid Illinois class "B" driver's license.
• Valid Illinois Pesticide application license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.

Position:

PT Events Coordinator/Seasonal
Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Community Events Coordinator
Revised: February 8, 2023

Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Community Events Coordinator, this role will assist in a variety of special events and programs throughout the year. This is a Part- Time Seasonal position hours are flexible and may include some weekends and evenings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering, compiling and preparing special reports marketing, planning, and coordinating each event/program. • This role will assist with planning and organizing a variety of recreation programs. • Recruitment on boarding and training of volunteer staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities • Experience coordinating volunteers. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required. • Must be able to interact positively with children and adults with the ability to recognize issues and resolve them independently. • Some knowledge of recreation programming is needed. • Must be able to work outside in hot and cold weather. • Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Minimum Required Qualification (Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED equivalency. • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative Experience. • Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted

The Recreation Supervisor is a full time, exempt position. The position will assist in the operation of the FLASH Before & After School Program and Summer Day Camp. They will oversee Youth Basketball Leagues and Sports Party Rentals at the Community Pavilion. They will oversee Trips at the Oak View Center. This position will act as the Volunteer Coordinator for the district.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related discipline. At least two years of work experience in the field of recreation is desirable.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

The Recreation Supervisor reports to the Pavilion General Manager and the Oak View General Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•Assist in the daily the operations of the FLASH Before and After School Program and Summer Day Camp

•Plan and schedule FLASH field trips and break camps

•Order supplies and snacks.

•Assist in recruiting, hiring and training FLASH program staff.

•Manage FLASH staff scheduling.

•Hire, train and schedule staff to work Sports Parties at the Community Pavilion.

•Manage Sports Party schedule and keep up with equipment.

•Oversee K – 3rd Grade Youth Basketball League.

•Hire, train and schedule staff to facilitate league.

•Work with ref assignor to schedule referees.

•Recruit and train volunteer coaches.

•Promote and facilitate a minimum of (1) trip each season.

•Work with the PR & Marketing Department to create advertisements and promotional materials for programming on a regular basis.

•Will evaluate non-contracted programming and operations on a regular basis to insure we are meeting or exceeding the required 30% profit margin on revenue to cover overhead expenses.

•Works the Oak Lawn Park District’s Summer’s Last Blast and Halloween event.

•If a major event occurs that limits park district operations or forces a park district shut down and restricts employee from performing their normal job duties they may be assigned to duties outside of their job description as warranted by the situation.

•Assist in fulfilling agency’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, including attending any related meetings or performing any related job duties.

•Oversee volunteer program for the Oak Lawn Park District.

•Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS •Observe and enforce the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program •Attend meetings with other departments in the park district to keep informed of events within the district

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS •Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer •Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS •Must be able to work closely with co-workers •Must be able to work well with the general public

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS •Worker must be able to work indoors and outdoors on occasion in weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, and rain) •Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS •The ability to read, write, and organize materials •Must be able to follow directions - oral and written

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS •CPRP Recommended •The individual must be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED certified or be willing to become certified within 90 days of hire.

BENEFIT OPPORTUNITIES Our employees are our most valuable asset that’s why at the Oak Lawn Park District we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy •Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Feeling Secure •Administration of deferred Compensation program through Nationwide, Penserv, Valic (noncontributory by employer, please contact the HR department for more information) •Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment •Pension Plan (IMRF) •Employee Credit Union •Cafeteria Plan

Work/Life Balance •Employee Assistance Program (MetLife) •Monthly Healthy Living Meetings •Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick-time) •14 Paid Holidays (Birthday included) •Employee discounts at park district facilities and for programs