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 $50,000-$53,500

Job Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance, the Facility Trades Specialist I is responsible for completing assigned construction trade type maintenance tasks including; HVAC routine maintenance, light electrical work, painting, plumbing, special event setup, equipment maintenance, purchasing, snow removal. In addition to facilities specific trade work, the Facilities Trades Specialist shall work closely with the parks maintenance staff to plan and execute the seasonal preparations necessary at Weinberg Family Recreation Center and the Glencoe Beach. The Facilities Trade Specialist will take a leadership role in ensuring facility cleanliness and preparedness at all Park District facilities. Regular duties will include custodial and program room setup based on seasonal workload. Additional duties may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Parks & Maintenance.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years in municipal or related trade work
  • High School Diploma or GED required or any equivalent of technical school degree or work experience in a related trade and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six months of
  • Valid Driver's License
  • EPA Card within 1 year of hire
  • Forklift Operator Certificate within 1 year of hire

Required Knowledge:
Must Possess a strong and diverse knowledge of parks and facilities maintenance such as but not limited to HVAC, routine maintenance/troubleshooting of various building mechanicals such as sump/ejector pumps, AHU’s, RTU’s, boilers both domestic and heat, motor/belt replacement, light ballast replacement, painting.

Required Skills: 
Demonstrated competencies within multiple trade disciplines such as; plumbing, electric, equipment operation, concrete install/removal, HVAC repair, landscaping, carpentry, commercial painting, basic locksmith skills. Experience with Ice Arena operations and maintenance is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Department Administration
  • Exhibits versatility, flexibility, and initiative to deal with changing
  • Assist with the oversight of routine maintenance visits from outside contractors.
Personnel Management
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships among all
Project & Contractor Management
  • In the absence of the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance, this position may be asked to provide direction to staff and or contractors.
Records and Reports
  • Keep necessary records as required and submits them to Assistant Director of Parks/Maintenance when Records include but are not limited to Boiler Inspections, Monthly Facility Inspections, Daily Security Inspections.
  • Use computer for word processing, email communications, and facility related software if applicable.
Financial Management
  • Responsible for complete records of purchases for maintenance supplies.
  • Engages in competitive pricing to procure equipment and supplies.
Safety and Risk Management
  • Read, understand, and enforce the Park District’s “Safety Manual” and “Safety Policy Statement”.
  • Actively support established safety program to control and reduce the frequency and severity of accidents.
  • Review and summarize incidents and reports relating to health, safety and loss control policies and procedures.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights/roofs, on mechanical lifts and adjacent to deep water.
  • Use provided safety equipment on all jobs as needed.
  • Observe and report all unsafe practices and conditions that might result in an accident.

Demonstrated Capabilities

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical journals, financial reports, legal documents, and governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, co-workers, clients, customers, and the general public
 
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
 
Reasoning Skills:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:
Knowledge and proficiency in use of internet software and word processing software required to perform job successfully. Ability to operate Takiff Center automated building heating/cooling software.
 
Interpersonal Skills:
Must possess good interpersonal skills; have ability to manage difficult or emotional customer and staff situations and have ability to balance team and individual responsibilities, exhibit objectivity, give and welcome feedback, and build and maintain positive staff morale

Problem Solving Skills:
Ability to identify, analyze, develop alternatives and implement appropriate solutions to problems

Physical Demands:
The considerations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee performing the essential functions of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Psychological Demands:
To be successful, an individual must be customer service-oriented and be able to deal with patrons with various needs. Work has the potential to deal with angry customers.
 
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the individual is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. Works adjacent to deep water. Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, open electric panels, trenching operations, airborne particulates, welding arcs and high decibel construction equipment. This position may work at elevated heights or perform confined space entry.

Hours:
A normal workday will be from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday - Friday, with a half hour for lunch. Due to the very nature of Park District programming, evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are to be expected, and it is likely that the work week may exceed 40 hours. This position is also required to work the 4th of July.

Glencoe Park District is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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 Glencoe Park District

 Contact

Matt Walker
847-835-7544
mwalker@glencoeparkdistrict.com

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $37,000 - $40,000

Responsibilities   
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining participants registrations and household accounts, preparing board packets, inputting and updating on-line seasonal brochures, assisting with projects and other administrative tasks.  The position requires general office skills, organized record keeping abilities, professional communication and customer service experience.
 
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience preferred:
High School Diploma
Minimum of 5 years office experience. Skills to include knowledge and proficiency of computers. 
Experience with Community Pass Registration Software, Excel, Word and Accounts Receivables preferred. 
Background in use of general office equipment such as copier, calculator, postage machine and telephone system.
Ability to demonstrate effective professional verbal and written communication skills.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol test required.
 
Duties
To maintain accurate and current registration records.  Entering registrations and required forms.  
Recording cash or credit card payments, refunds, discounts and scholarships to accounts. 
Generate weekly reports for Superintendent of Finance.
Prepare all seasonal program folders with rosters. Ensure files are updated with correct forms and general information. 
Prepare seasonal statistical reports.
Data entry of programs into the seasonal brochures.
Assist in specialized projects, agency correspondence, proofing and preparing the monthly board packets.  
Oversee the collection of monetary donations for special events.
Responsible for maintaining household accounts receivable.

Job Description
Answering phones.  Assist customers on the phone or in person. Perform receptionist duties.
Create and/or revise office forms. (routing sheets, emergency contact list, extension list, weekly work schedules, etc.)
Perform daily opening and closing duties.
Maintain office supplies and petty cash.
Actively Support Agency Safety program
Obey and enforce safety rules, regulations and procedures.
Observe and evaluate workplace conditions regarding safety.
 
Job Functions 
Physical Requirements:
Sitting:  Up to 40 hours a week, standing desk available
Standing: Intermittent for copying/filing
Strength:  Operate computer, telephone, calculator 
Transportation:  Ability to get to and from work
 Audio:  Answer phones, communicate with staff and public
Reaching: Reaching for items in storage cabinets, equipment room
Carrying & Lifting: carry paperwork, supplies up to 50lbs.
Twisting & Turning: putting away supplies/products

Scheduling and Pay:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Scheduling is Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Target hiring range is $37,000 – $40,000 annually based on qualifications.

Benefits we offer: 
·         Medical Coverage (PPO or HMO)                            
·         Dental Coverage
·         Vision Coverage
·         Group Life Insurance 
·         IMRF Pension Plan
·         Paid Holidays
·         Vacation Days
·         Sick Days
·         Personal Days
·         Wellness Days
·         Health Club Membership 
·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To Apply:  
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? 
Visit us at Administrative Assistant - SSSRA (bamboohr.com) to complete an online application and submit your current resume. 

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 South Suburban Special Recreation Association

 Contact

Sarah Sizemore
815-806-0384
sarah@sssra.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 Salary Range $45,000-$65,000

Recreation Supervisor Athletics
Job Description

The Recreation Supervisor (Athletics) primary duty is coordinating adult and youth-related athletic programs, gymnastics, softball leagues, and affiliate groups. The Recreation Supervisor (Athletics) is responsible for the supervision, management, and development of all athletic programs, adult softball leagues, tournaments, specialty sport camps, recreational youth sport programs, open gym, and field/court use scheduling. The Recreation Supervisor is a full-time employee whose workweek may exceed 40 hours and includes evenings or weekends.
 
Qualifications:
B.A. degree in Recreation or a similar field. A strong background in athletics and a minimum of two years of experience are preferred. Certifications in CPR and First Aid (will be trained). Ability to work towards CPRP certification. Must possess a valid driver’s license with no revocations or suspensions within the last three years. 
 
Immediate Supervisor:
The Recreation Supervisor Athletics is responsible to the Superintendent of Recreation.
 
Essential Functions:
  1. Complete programming of all athletics.
  2. Direct supervision of personnel (coaches, volunteers, instructors, officials).
  3. Works closely with program coordinators in planning and implementing programs.
  4. Extensive public relations, including Dealing with parents with questions, suggestions, and complaints. Answer any questions that the public may have about programs and refer the public to agencies that fit their need if this District does not offer.
  5. Cost analysis budgeting of programs.
  6. Prepare and monitor all payroll for staff under your supervision.
  7. Preparation of occasional reports and statistics for the Superintendent of Recreation 
  8. Consistent evaluation of programs and personnel.
  9. Develop, coordinate, and evaluate new and existing programs. 
  10. Keep the Park District program “athletic hotline” updated with current information.
  11. Establish consistent communication with local schools, M.G. Baseball Assoc., AYSO, and any other valuable outside resource to athletic programming.
  12. Must take proper safety precautions. Should be aware of potential and existing hazards on the job and attempt to eliminate them. 
  13. Prepare annual goals and objectives relative to athletics and Special Events. 
  14. Participate in professional committees, conferences, workshops, and classes to improve knowledge of job responsibilities.
  15. Manage and schedule field and court rentals and reservations for athletic groups, affiliates, and local schools.
  16. Coordinates with the Parks Department all scheduling for lining and conditioning the fields and courts.
  17. Purchases, secures, and inventories program supplies and equipment for athletics.
  18. Responsible for brochure information for assigned program areas on a timely basis.
  19. Develop program surveys for designated areas/programs.
  20. Monitors and approves designated, contracted officials and programs.
  21. Additional duties assigned.
 
Marginal Functions:
Assist with special events and projects.
 
Psychological Considerations:
Recreation Supervisor Athletics must resolve differences and problems between patrons and employees. This employee is responsible for safe and well-organized programs. The worker may also work under stressful situations when first aid or CPR is required.
 
Physiological Considerations:
The Recreation Supervisor A may be required to work in extreme weather conditions, lift items 35-40 lbs. in weight, and respond to safety concerns quickly and accurately.
 
Environmental Considerations:
The Recreation Supervisor Athletics may be exposed to all weather conditions, especially hot and humid ones, during summer.
 
Cognitive Considerations:
Must possess good safety awareness and judgment. Must be a good communicator with strong creative abilities.
 
EXEMPT                                                                                   Salary Range $45,000-$65,000
 

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 Morton Grove Park District

 Contact

michelle Trevino
847-965-1200
mtrevino@mgparks.com

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $47,000

JOB TITLE: Recreation Supervisor for Athletics & Special Events 

CATEGORY: Full- Time

The Recreation Supervisor for Athletics and Special Events is responsible for the creation, implementation, and maintenance of recreational, athletic, and innovative programming. The Recreation Supervisor for Athletics & Special Events is a full-time employee working a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work pace is moderate to active depending on the task required. The position of Recreation Supervisor for Athletics and Special Events requires the ability to work at an active pace (lift 30 lbs. or more) This includes developing, teaching and/or leading programs for children, teens, adults, seniors, and special events. This is an exempt position. 

Qualifications:
The Recreation Supervisor for Athletics and Special Events should have a Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field and at least 1 year of full-time experience in a parks and recreation related position. The Recreation Supervisor must have experience working with Microsoft computer programs. Experience with Vermont Systems, Inc. (VSI) RecTrac preferred.  

Immediate Supervisor:

The Recreation Supervisor for Athletics & Special Events is under the direction of the Superintendent of Recreation.

Essential Functions:
1.       Actively recruit, train, and monitor the performance of instructors, part-time staff, and volunteers to work all events and programs.
2.       Provide appropriate information and promotional assistance for all programs advertised through the seasonal brochures, fliers, press releases, website, and other social media and marketing efforts utilized by the park district. This includes excellent proofreading skills. 
3.       Meet with Superintendent weekly to foster communication and receive assigned tasks.
4.       Compile class proposals and final reports for all programs and events and evaluate the effectiveness of all services, making recommendations for modifications of services to the Superintendent.
5.       Network with neighboring park districts and other community organizations to provide outstanding programming and partnerships.
6.       Inventory and order supplies and equipment for the Recreation Department.
7.       Maintain awareness of current trends in recreational programming and district needs, including marketing and social media.
8.       Prepare budgets, implement programs, and complete reports for all assigned programs.
9.       Attend required meetings.
10.   Assist with holiday and seasonal programs, trips, and other collaborative activities.
  1. Seek, interpret, and implement input from the public. 
  2. Assist in the development of long-range planning, goals, and program forecasts. Responsible for quarterly reports and budget analysis. Constantly review and monitor the budget and take appropriate action to ensure that variances stay within budget guidelines. Propose innovative ideas for revenue generation and in general critically think through current ideas to take the BPD to the next level of performance.
  3. Maintain close contact with the population and guests served.
  4. Maintain close contact with all residents and all employees to build an atmosphere of the highest level of teamwork. 
  5. Open and close park district buildings for all assigned programs.
  6. Assist in the scheduling of staff for programs and registration desk.
  7. Conduct program registration and reporting.
  8. Work with safety coordinator to assure safe operations of facilities.
  9. Other duties as assigned. 
 
Marginal Functions:
1.       Have a basic knowledge of all programs, special events and rentals or know how and where to obtain the information. 
2.       Assist all employees of the Park District as needed. 
 
Psychological Considerations:
The Recreation Supervisor of Athletics & Special Events may feel added pressure from the volume of calls, walk in requests, emails about programs, special events and general Park District information. The Recreation Supervisor must remain calm and continually share Park District information with patrons.
 
Physiological Considerations: 
The Recreation Supervisor of Athletics & Special Events must be able to bend, stoop, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, turn, sit, and stand for short or extended periods of time.
 
Environmental Considerations:
The Recreation Supervisor of Athletics & Special Events may be exposed to elements when assisting with outdoor functions. Most activities are performed indoors; the outdoor conditions may include lighting and extreme temperatures.  
 

Cognitive Considerations:
The Recreation Supervisor of Athletics & Special Events must exhibit good problem-solving ability and good judgment in keeping with the mission of the Park District. The Recreation Supervisor of Athletics & Special Events must be in compliance with the loss prevention and safety policies of the Park District. 

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 Berwyn Park District

 Contact

Nicole Collier
708-795-2892
ncollier@berwynparks.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $21.50-$27.50/hour plus benefit package


The Alsip Park District is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the Athletic Supervisor Position.  This is a full time position.
 
Qualifications:  A minimum of 2 years of experience at the supervisory level with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration or related field preferred, certification as a CPRP desirable.  Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.
Good written and oral communication skills.  Exceptional skills in working tactfully and harmoniously with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, department heads, Board of Commissioners and community supporters.
 

Duties:  The Athletic Supervisor is a full-time position under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Recreation.  The Athletic Supervisor is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating all athletic programs: youth, adult, instructional programs, gymnastics and sports camps. The position will also supervise, maintain and facilitate all daily operations of Commissioner’s Park Concession Stand along with softball and soccer fields. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating all athletic staff: site supervisors, concession staff, instructors, officials and volunteer coaches.  Must be able to complete program budgets for all programs under their direct supervision and evaluate and maintain all athletic equipment and supplies.  This position will work a minimum of forty hours a week, Monday through Friday and evenings and weekends as required.  

Contact:                    Please mail or e-mail cover letter, resume and references to:

                                    Jennifer Torres
                                    Superintendent of Recreation
                                    12521 South Kostner
                                     Alsip, IL  60803
 
                                    Phone:  708-389-1003
                                    Contact Email:  jtorres@alsipparks.org
                                    Contact Fax:  708-389-1529

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 Alsip Park District

 Contact

Jennifer Torres
708-389-1003
jtorres@alsipparks.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled