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SUMMARY
The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and organizing recreational programs.  Park District programs are available for individuals aged: early childhood through adults.
 
The position is full time, but hours may fluctuate to accommodate evening or weekend programs.  Recreational programs are organized four times per year.  Driving is a part of a worker’s responsibilities, as he/she must transport participants to, from and during some activities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Management or a related field.  Also, must have experience in operating recreation programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  2-5 years of experience preferred.  Certification by a professional association is preferred, or within one year of employment.  On-going participation in continuing education seminars and workshops is desirable.  
 
A valid Illinois Driver’s License is required.
Please email cover letter and resume to Michael Bachio at michaelb@winfieldparkdistrict.com  
 
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Superintendent of Recreation
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.  Oversee summer and winter camps.                                                      
2.  Oversee the school Before/After Care program.
3.  Oversee the dance and gymnastics program.          
4.  Active participation in programs, special events and trips.
5.  Supervision of program instructors and seasonal staff for Park District.
6.  Driving a car, van, or mini-bus to transport participants.
7.  Perform all job tasks within rules and guidelines of the District’s safety program.
8.  Prepares part-time / seasonal staff payroll.  
9.  Prepares program content for the seasonal brochure.
10.  Hire, train and supervise staff for programs.
11.  Prepare cost analysis budgeting of programs and activities.
12. Work with other agencies on cooperative programming efforts.
 
MARGINAL ACTIVITES:
1.  Physical set up/ clean-up of recreational programs.
2.  Assisting co-workers in Park District facility by handling new inventory shipments
     and transporting them to the appropriate location.
3.  Assist with covering the front desk duties.
4.  Promotion and marketing of recreation programs.
 
 
 
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
 
Must have ability to deal with other people under stressful situations.
 
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
 
None.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
 
May be required to work during various weather conditions, including hot temperatures.
 
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS:
 
Must have ability to read, write, and organize materials.  Must be able to supervise others and have good safety awareness.  

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 Winfield Park District

 Contact

Michael Bachio
630-653-3811
michaelb@winfieldparkdistrict.com

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 Starting at $15-$17/hour Depending on Qualifications

Many Openings in Mowing, Fields, Horticulture and Playground maintenance!
Opportunity to work 40 hours per week for the Summer!
Opportunity to work Seasonal up to 10 months or as a year-round Part-Time Employee

Most positions require minimum of 18 years of age and current valid Driver's License.
Shift availability Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm, Full day and shorter shifts.
Some weekends available as needed.
 
Hiring Now - Come work for us and enjoy the great outdoors!

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 Streamwood Park District

 Contact

Ian Pickett
ipickett@spdcares.com

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $15.00 Hourly

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Job Purpose:
The Part time Seasonal Maintenance Worker Driver is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings, parks and equipment in order to ensure park standards are met and parks are functional, safe and attractive for all users of the Park District.  The Seasonal Maintenance Worker also provides excellent customer service by effectively communicating and enforcing Park District rules, regulations, and policies to park visitors.  
 

The Park District of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer!

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 Park District of Oak Park

 Contact

Desiree Hines
708-725-2161
desiree.hines@pdop.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $21.00

ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal. 

JOB IDENTIFICATION:
Job Title: Landscape II 
Grade: 5
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Parks Department

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises: Some other full-time and part-time staff as required or instructed.

BASIC FUNCTION: 
Performs skilled landscape maintenance at all parks and facilities as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:00-3:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Reads and lays-out landscape designs from drawings.
2. Supervises crews as needed.  Runs daily maintenance operations in absence of supervisor. 
3. Maintains turf areas including mowing, trimming, aerating and spraying for weeds.
4. Inspects parks and clean up debris.
5. Plants materials such as flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
6.  Prunes hedges and trees.
7. Maintains irrigation systems and repair.
8.  Participates in snow removal operations.
9.  Participates in ice rink maintenance. 
10. Inspects, cleans, maintains and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
11.  Identifies turf and ornamental diseases and treats as necessary.
12.  Operates Des Plaines Park District vehicles.
13.  Cleans buildings and restrooms and needed.
14.  Ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment including but not limited to skid steer, front end loader and back hoe.

OTHER DUTIES:
  1. Assists other work crews as needed.
  2. Assist administrative staff with special maintenance requests.
  3. May be required to perform overtime work as requested or required.
  4. Attend related training to expand skills and knowledge
  5. Assist with special events including set up, event operations, clean up and teardown.
  6. Assist either work or volunteer for annual 3 day Fall Fest event in September, set up, event operations, clean up and tear down. 
  7. Assist patrons with providing information as requested.
  8. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals
  9. Perform additional duties as assigned. 
  10. Member of a Park District committee as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED), Six months commercial, vocational, or other specialized training     
Experience: Two years related experience; Possess mechanical skill and knowledge of turf and landscape equipment and tools.
Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified, Classes available through Park District upon hire; Valid Illinois Driver’s License; Illinois Pesticide Operator License; Illinois Pesticide Applicator License preferred

PERKS & BENEFITS: FULL TIME STAFF
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Life insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
  • IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
  • 457 Defined Contribution Plan
  • Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and personal)
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution (for applicable HDHP)
  • Park District Facility & Program Discounts
To apply, please visit dpparks.org/jobs

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 Des Plaines Park District

 Contact

Nicole Dale
847-391-5092
nicole.dale@dpparks.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $25.50

ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal. 

JOB IDENTIFICATION:
Job Title: Assistant Landscape Supervisor
Grade: 8
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Parks

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Landscape Supervisor
Supervises: Seasonal/Part-Time Grounds Maintenance Workers

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Assistant Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, with the assistance of the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, is responsible for the coordination and supervision of landscape, forestry and horticultural related maintenance operations to provide safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing facilities and grounds. In addition this position oversees all sports field maintenance and inspections.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:00-3:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  1. Maintain the daily grounds maintenance operations for the district.
  2. Oversee the high production mowing of approximately 330 acres of land.
  3. Under the direction of the Landscape Supervisor, may coordinate and implement horticultural programs for turf, ornamentals and landscaped beds.
  4. Plans, develops and coordinates maintenance schedules of mowing crews and occasionally landscape improvements and renovations.
  5. Oversee staff schedules for maintenance crews under this role, daily direction of assigned staff.
  6. Assists in the planning and oversight of budget with the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor.
  7. Oversee the seasonal preparations of sports field’s district wide including seasonal irrigation start up and shut down.
  8. Oversee staff in charge of daily maintenance operations of Mountain View Mine including course preparations, custodial cleaning and pond maintenance.
  9. Assist with coordination of athletic field maintenance and layout with the Recreation Department.
  10. Operate trade specific equipment such as; skid steer, boom lift, back hoe, z-turn mower, and snow plow.
  11. Diagnose/identify plant problems and recommends and implements remedies.
  12. Regularly coordinates maintenance activities with Landscape Maintenance Supervisor.
  13. Manage urban forest through oversight of removals, plantings, pruning and tree inventory management.
  14. Assist in the establishment of standards and procedures for operations.
  15. Complete purchasing of supplies and equipment as assigned.
  16. Winter Operations including snow and ice removal and ice rink establishment and maintenance.
  17. Fill in for the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor in their absence.

OTHER DUTIES:
  1. Make recommendations for capital and other improvements as assigned.
  2. Attend training sessions for professional development.
  3. Inform all staff of any changes in policy, procedures or rules handed down by supervisors.
  4. Supervise storage of landscape related chemicals.
  5. Assist patrons with providing information as requested.
  6. Participate in Fall Fest and other special events
  7. Follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals.
  8. Perform additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:   Associates degree or certification program requiring two years of Horticulture or Landscape Architecture studies.
AND/OR
Experience:  Three years to five years related experience with supervisory experience included.

In addition to one or both of the above, candidates must have demonstrated competencies within multiple trade disciplines; landscape design, equipment operation, landscaping, golf course maintenance, forestry, ornamental/tree plantings, natural resource management techniques. Must be able to read and understand blueprints/ construction drawings. Basic computer skills: Outlook, Word and Excel.

Certifications: Pesticide Applicator License: Possess at least one of the following with the ability to obtain the remaining licenses within 12 months of employment: Turf Grass, Ornamentals, Aquatics;
CPR and First Aid Certified-classes available through Park District; Valid Illinois Driver’s License          

PERKS & BENEFITS: FULL TIME STAFF
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Life insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
  • IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
  • 457 Defined Contribution Plan
  • Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and personal)
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution (for applicable HDHP)
  • Park District Facility & Program Discounts

To apply, please visit dpparks.org/jobs 

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 Des Plaines Park District

 Contact

Nicole Dale
847-391-5092
nicole.dale@dpparks.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled