Career & Volunteer

POSITION SUMMARY: Looking for an energetic, motivated individual(s) to be a part of our fitness team. Individual must be available on nights and weekends. Experience in the fitness field is a plus. This is a year-round, part-time position.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor Degree in exercise science, physiology, athletic training, physical education, anatomy or kinesiology is preferred
• National Certification recommended
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide information for potential new members and complete the registration process
• Conduct equipment orientation for new participants
• Greet members and scan passes
• Complete the assigned equipment cleaning procedures and schedule daily
• Maintain a neat and orderly facility
• Maintain the necessary forms and manuals, including training schedules
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Fitness Center Supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent standing, bending, sitting, walking, reaching and kneelings
• Requires occasional lifting

HOURS: Requires some nights and weekends. Different shifts available.

PAY RATE: $9.00 – $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: All training provided. Please no summer-only applicants. Please complete an application (link can be found under “Downloadable Forms” to the right). If you have any questions, please contact Adrianne. (make “contact” a clickable link for a contact form that goes to Adrianne)

Personal Trainer/Team Training Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Personal Trainer/Team Training Coach is a part time position under the supervision of the Health and Fitness Manager. The instructor is responsible for implementing the proper format, demonstrating and reinforcing proper form using energetic, positive and motivating techniques.

EDUCATION AND EXERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Personal Training Certification through a nationally recognized organization such as ACE or NASM
• Must have and maintain a current CPR AED/FIRST AID certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of personal training or a related field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement the proper format for the type of class being taught
• Provide leadership and guidance to participants regarding form and skill
• Report to clients/groups 15 minutes early to prepare/review rosters, set up and build report with patrons. Stay 15 minutes after clients/groups to breakdown classes, talk to patrons and clean up space.
• Maintain a professional manner through proper attire, attitude, and aptitude.
• Communicate with participants regarding changes for sessions
• Immediately report any problems or repairs needed to Supervisor
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules and regulations.
• Enforce safety rules and improve public and employee knowledge by preventing, confronting and correcting unsafe behavior
• Be prepared to perform CPR or First Aid if needed
• Wear proper dress code
• Attend staff training sessions and/or meetings
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Health and Fitness Manager
• Be comfortable with basic sales techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, walking, reaching, kneeling
• Requires occasional lifting, up to 50lbs
• Requires ability to speak at a level loud enough to be heard over music

CONTACT: Please complete an application (link can be found under “Downloadable Forms” to the right). If you have any questions, please contact Adrianne. (make “contact” a clickable link for a contact form that goes to Adrianne)

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with this job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change: e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

Application for Employment

POSITION SUMMARY: The position of Group Fitness Instructor is a part time position under the supervision of the Health and Fitness Manager. The instructor is responsible for implementing the proper format, demonstrating and reinforcing proper form using energetic, positive and motivating techniques.

EDUCATION AND EXERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Primary Group Exercise Certification through a nationally recognized organization such as ACE or AFFAA
• Must have and maintain a current CPR AED/FIRST AID certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of group exercise instruction, or personal training or a related field

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement the proper format for the type of class being taught
• Provide leadership and guidance to participants regarding form and skill
• Report to class 15 minutes early to prepare/review rosters, set up and build report with patrons Stay 15 minutes after class to breakdown classes, talk to patrons and clean up space.
• Maintain a professional manner through proper attire, attitude, and aptitude.
• Communicate with participants regarding changes for classes.
• Immediately report any problems or repairs needed to Supervisor
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules and regulations.
• Enforce safety rules and improve public and employee knowledge by preventing, confronting and correcting unsafe behavior
• Be prepared to perform CPR or First Aid if needed
• Wear proper dress code
• Attend staff training sessions and/or meetings
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Health and Fitness Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, walking, reaching, kneeling
• Requires occasional lifting, up to 50lbs
• Requires ability to speak at a level loud enough to be heard over music

CONTACT: Please complete an application (link can be found under “Downloadable Forms” to the right). If you have any questions, please contact Adrianne at (make “contact” a clickable link for a contact form that goes to Adrianne)

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with this job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change: e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

Application for Employment

The position of Facility Attendant is a part-time, non-exempt position. Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Parks & Facilities, the Facility Attendant provides a level of security and staff presence throughout the Park District; support for District programming and rentals, including set-ups and take-downs; and maintenance and upkeep of buildings, special use facilities, park grounds, turf and ball fields.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License (Class “B” preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Open and/or lock park facilities and gates; as directed
• Review Daily Schedule Sheets and plan job task completion to optimize time and resources
• Responsible for program and facility rental set-ups and take-downs
• Greet and communicate with renters and park users; provide information and answer questions
• Monitor park sites and mediate park usage conflicts; provide assistance and support to park patrons
• Perform facility maintenance including but not limited to cleaning and restocking restrooms; disposing of trash and emptying garbage cans; wiping down tables and chairs; sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors; cleaning picnic shelters, grills and fire pits
• Perform park maintenance including but not limited to fence repair, sign installation, graffiti removal, litter pick-up and garbage removal; as needed
• Perform horticulture maintenance including but not limited to weeding, raking, mulching,  planting, pruning, watering and flower bed maintenance; as needed
• Execute athletic field maintenance including but not limited to dragging infields; setting bases; lining ball fields; securing and relocating various goals; setting and removing flags, cones and markers; as needed
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and to ensure security of doors, windows and gates
• Monitor and report on daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment, vehicle or property damage; theft; presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences
• Assist in the investigation of activated alarms
• Ability to successfully and safely operate equipment required to complete assigned tasks including but not limited to golf carts, snow blowers and power washers
• Ability to safely and within legal guidelines, operate vehicles to and from daily assigned work sites
• Assist in snow and ice removal
• Ability to work from oral and written directives
• Thoroughly, accurately and punctually maintain and complete all required records and reports including but not limited to work orders, safety inspection checklists and daily activity logs
• Adhere to and enforce all Park District safety, personnel and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances
• Demonstrate and support Park District customer service standards
• Availability to cover other Facility Attendant shifts; as needed
• Work nights and weekends; as necessary
• Assist other Park District departments; as needed
• Perform other duties; as assigned

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Enforce safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures and ordinances
• Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual and Crisis Management Plan
• Attend safety orientation and in-service trainings
• Demonstrate safe work habits including the usage of Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
• Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents, property damage or patron injuries to supervisor; immediately address hazardous conditions as directed
• Promptly submit completed incident/accident report forms to the District’s Safety Coordinator
• Contact police or fire departments in the event of an emergency; assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
• Render First Aid, CPR, or other emergency assistance as necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to talk, reach, stoop and bend
• Ability to spend up to 90% of work time standing or walking
• Ability to spend up to 10% of work time reading sitting and/or at a computer terminal

HOURS: Nights start at 5:00p.m. and/or weekends. One shift or multiple shifts are available

PAYRATE: $13.00 per hour

CONTACT: Please complete an application (link can be found under “Downloadable Forms” to the right). If you have any questions, please contact Steve at (make “contact” a clickable link for a contact form that goes to Steve)

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with this job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change: e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

Application for Employment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Park Laborer III is a part-time, summer, non-exempt position. Under the supervision of the Foreman, the Park Laborer III is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, turf, ball fields, buildings and special use facilities.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Current first aid, CPR and AED certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform park maintenance including but not limited to general carpentry, roofing, vehicle fluid checks, fence repair, sign installation, graffiti removal, litter pick-up and garbage removal
• Perform horticulture maintenance including but not limited to weeding, raking, mulching, mowing, weed whipping, planting, pruning, watering and flower bed maintenance
• Execute athletic field maintenance including but not limited to dragging infields, setting bases, lining ball fields, securing and relocating various goals
• Ability to successfully and safely operate equipment required to complete assigned tasks including but not limited to weed whips, small mowers, backpack blowers and hand tools
• Ability to safely and within legal guidelines, operate vehicles to and from daily assigned work sites
• Clean and maintain pavilions, restrooms and other assigned facilities
• Perform maintenance of playground areas
• Ability to work from oral and written directives
• Thoroughly and accurately complete all work orders, safety inspection checklists and daily activity logs
• Adhere to and enforce all Park District safety, personnel and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances
• Demonstrate safe work habits including the usage of Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties
• Promptly report hazardous conditions and accidents to supervisor
• Work weekends as necessary
• Demonstrate and support Park District customer service standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; and over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to talk, reach, stoop and bend
• Ability to spend up to 90% of work time standing or walking
• Ability to spend up to 10% of work time reading sitting and/or at a computer terminal

HOURS: M-F, 6:30 am-3 pm. Some evening and weekend hours are also required. This is a summer position extending from mid May-mid August.

PAY RATE: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: Please complete an application (link can be found under “Downloadable Forms” to the right). If you have any questions, please contact Steve at (make “contact” a clickable link for a contact form that goes to Steve)

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with this job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change: e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

Application for Employment