Volunteering
Volunteering at the Park District is a wonderful opportunity to fulfill volunteer or community service requirements or just to “give back.” We do not need a daily commitment from you, but simply some assistance on an “as needed” basis. If interested, please call the Park District at (847) 381-0687.
Job Positions
K.E.E.P. After School Support Staff
POSITION SUMMARY: Looking for an energetic, motivated individual(s) to be a part of our K.E.E.P. After School Team. Support staff should display a desire to work with children through positive interaction and role modeling.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 16 years of age or older
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise participants while protecting their physical, psychological and emotional health.
- Learn all participants names through getting to know you games and interaction with all participants.
- Acts as a positive role model while teaching and encouraging healthy leisure lifestyle. A positive role model demonstrates this through: appropriate subject matter, tone of voice, and language.
- Becomes knowledgeable of all material in staff manual.
- Maintains and implements safety standards and procedures at all times to ensure a well-rounded program in a safe, positive environment.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions for staff meetings.
- Is aware of each days planned activities.
- Learn the routine quickly and take initiative to ensure the schedule runs smoothly.
- Take initiative to make sure or assist in the set-up of day’s activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent standing, bending, sitting, walking, reaching and kneelings
- Requires occasional lifting
HOURS: 2018/2019 School Year: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 – 6:00p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:30 – 6:00p.m.
PAY RATE: Starting at $10 per hour.
CONTACT: Please complete an application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Kim Sweeney at keep@barringtonparkdistrict.org.
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.
One-on-One Aid
POSITION SUMMARY: Looking for an energetic, motivated individual(s) to be a part of our K.E.E.P. After School Team. A one-on-one aid is responsible for the supervised inclusion, of said child, into the K.E.E.P. program.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 18 years of age or older
- Experience or formal education is Special Education/Recreation preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise individual child while protecting their physical, psychological and emotional health
- Communicates with child’s parents regarding day-to-day behavior, etc.
- Acts as a positive role model while teaching and encouraging healthy leisure lifestyle. A positive role model demonstrates this through: appropriate subject matter, tone of voice, and language.
- Becomes knowledgeable of all material in staff manual.
- Maintains and implements safety standards and procedures at all times to ensure a well-rounded program in a safe, positive environment.
- Is aware of each days planned activities.
- Learn the routine quickly and take initiative to ensure the schedule runs smoothly.
- Take initiative to make sure or assist in the set-up of day’s activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent standing, bending, sitting, walking, reaching and kneeling.
- Requires occasional lifting.
HOURS: 2018/2019 School Year: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 – 6:00p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:30 – 6:00p.m.
PAY RATE: Starting at $12 per hour based on qualifications
CONTACT: Please complete an application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Kim Sweeney at keep@barringtonparkdistrict.org.
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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Looking for a dependable and motivated individual(s) to work at our outdoor pool. The main responsibility is overall safety of all patrons who enter our facility.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 15 years of age or older.
- Guarding experience would be preferred but not required.
- If you don’t have lifeguard training we will train you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintaining safety of all patrons by enforcing pool rules.
- Communication among staff and supervisors.
- Work well with a team of people.
- Opening/closing duties.
- Proper handling of equipment.
- Attend in-service trainings.
- Maintaining proper certifications.
HOURS:
- Open Memorial Day to Labor Day with the exception that D220 is in session. The pool will then be open on weekends. Shifts will vary between the hours of 6:00am – 9:30pm, Monday – Sunday.
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $9.25 per hour.
CONTACT: Please complete at application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Johnson at djohnson@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Looking for a dependable and motivated individual(s) to work at our outdoor pool. The main responsibility is overall safety of all patrons who enter our facility and teaching children either to be comfortable and/or swim in the water.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 15 years of age or older.
- Working with children.
- No training needed we will train you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teaching children of all ages to be safe in, on or around the water.
- Teaching children how to swim.
- Communication among staff and supervisors.
- Work well with a team of people.
- Opening/closing duties.
- Proper handling of equipment.
- Attend in-service training.
- Maintaining proper certifications.
HOURS:
- Sessions begin June 10th and run through August 3rd. Lessons run Monday – Thursday and Friday being the make-up day for weekday lessons. We also hold lessons on Saturday mornings.
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $8.75 per hour.
CONTACT: Please complete at application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Johnson at djohnson@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Looking for a dependable and motivated individual(s) to work at our outdoor pool. The main responsibility is overall safety of all patrons who enter our facility.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 16 years of age or older.
- No experience required. We will train.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintaining safety of all patrons by enforcing pool rules.
- Communication among staff and supervisors.
- Work well with a team of people.
- Opening/closing duties.
- Proper handling of equipment.
- Maintaining proper certifications.
HOURS:
- Open Memorial Day to Labor Day with the exception that D220 is in session. The pool will then be open on weekends. Shifts will vary between the hours of 11:00am – 9:30pm, Monday – Sunday.
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $8.25 per hour.
CONTACT: Please complete at application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Johnson at djohnson@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The position of Early Childhood Program Instructor is a part-time position. The Early Childhood Program Instructor is under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and provides instruction in Early Childhood programming.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Early Childhood or related fields preferred
- College courses in Early Childhood, Education, Athletics, Recreation, etc. preferred
- Thorough knowledge of Early Childhood Education
- Ability to teach in any given class situation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Shall ensure program activities are conducted safely and conducted according to all safety guidelines.
- Organize class and ensure that the program is of high quality, efficiency, and safety to all times.
- Work is performed at a self-controlled pace, but may vary depending on the demands of the job required.
- Develop and prepare a lesson plan of activities suited for children.
- Shall submit a program organization schedule one week prior to the start of the session.
- Be vocal while explaining activities.
- Organize and supervise specific activities for the skill that is being taught.
- Deliver quality customer service at all times. Remembering to keep information confidential.
- Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the District’s safety program
- Maintain and organized session
HOURS:
- Varys depending on class schedule
- Less than 10 hours per week
PAY RATE:
- $12-$15 per hour based on education, experience, etc.
CONTACT: Please complete at application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Anna Siegel at asiegel@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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.
POSITION SUMMARY:Seeking an energetic, experienced and passionate youth dance instructor for children. Applicant must be able to combine their passion for dance and passion for working with children to create memorable experiences.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years old with one to two years prior work experience in the field. Minimum of one to two years’ experience with children, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Must have formal education in the dance field as well as knowledge of various forms of dance and teaching techniques.
- Ability to teach a variety of levels in a group setting.
- Must have expertise in the area he/she is teaching, i.e. ballet, hip-hop, modern, etc.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and problem solve.
- Must possess the ability to work with youth and their parents and adults.
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to choose appropriate music, dances and supplies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the planning and implementing of 45-minute instructional classes for children ages 3-14 years.
- Responsible for developing, organizing and instructing various forms of dance including ballet, tap, hip-hop, and jazz to children aged 3 to 14 years old.
- Prepares daily lesson plans that are appropriate for the type of class, age and ability level of the students.
- Instructor is responsible for the choice of music, routines and relaying any problems to his/her supervisor on a daily basis.
- He/She must communicate with the Recreation Supervisor about any additional supply needs, scheduling conflicts, and makeups.
- Responsible for choreography, music selection, and costume selection for the annual dance recital held the first weekend in June.
- Follows Park District safety standards, closely supervises children and provides a learning environment that is safe and fun for program participants.
HOURS: Classes are weekday afternoons and evenings and Saturday mornings based on enrollment. Looking to hire an applicant who can teach one or more of the following options.
PAY RATE: $20-$25 per class (45-minute classes). Based on experience.
CONTACT: Please complete at application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Anna Siegel at asiegel@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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.
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 EXPERIENCE 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 below). If you have any questions, please contact Adrianne at agabel@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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.
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 kneeling
- 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 below). If you have any questions, please contact Adrianne at agabel@barringtonparkdistrict.org.
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.
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 EXPERIENCE 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 below). If you have any questions, please contact Adrianne at agabel@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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.
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
PAY RATE: $13.00 per hour
CONTACT: Please complete an application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Steve at snightingale@barringtonparkdistrict.org.
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.
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 below). If you have any questions, please contact Steve at snightingale@barringtonparkdistrict.org
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
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or other legally protected status. If assistance is needed in preparing this application, please ask. Alternative formats can be provided.
Barrington Park District
235 Lions Drive, Barrington, Illinois
P: (847) 381-0687
F: (847) 381-8794
