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
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: JUNE 11, 2021
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The Preschool Teacher position is a part-time position. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for the creation and implementation of classroom activities in accordance with the daily routines, curriculums and philosophy of the Barrington Park District’s Preschool Program.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of a four year college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education or related field strongly preferred.
- Minimum 2 year degree in Early Childhood.
- Minimum of two years of teaching in a preschool program or related field.
- Must be certified in First Aid, CPR and AED, or be willing to attain certification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop, prepare and teach daily lesson plans to preschool children.
- Coordinate activities and implement monthly calendar.
- Observe and evaluate the progress of individual children.
- Will establish and maintain a positive liaison with parents and community.
- Must possess good communication skills for both staff and public interaction.
- Will work as an active team member with the other Preschool staff.
- Will be responsible for classroom activities on assigned teaching day (team teaching).
- Implement the Illinois Early Learning Standards.
- Follows park district health and safety policy and procedures.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.
HOURS:
- Monday – Friday starting September 7, 2021 – May 18, 2022 from 8:00am –-1:00pm. Hours are subject to change based on Lunch Bunch and Extended Day enrollment.
- We follow the Barrington School District 220 academic calendar for days off.
PAY RATE:
- $14.50 – $20.50 based on qualifications
CONTACT:
- Please complete an application below or contact Jodi Krause at ksweeney@barringtonparkdistrict.org.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: JUNE 11, 2021
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.
- Must possess (or be able to get) current Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, AED and First Aid Certification (will train).
- Must be able to swim a 300 using front crawl and or breaststroke, as well as, tread water for 2 minutes in 9 feet of water or more.
- Must pass a water test of rescue water skills.
- Guarding experience would be preferred but not required.
- If you don’t have lifeguard training we will train you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Shall report to work 15 minutes before assigned guarding time.
- Shall be in guard chair or other assigned position at least five minutes prior to beginning of shift.
- Shall be alert and observe the danger areas notifying the manager when appropriate.
- Shall be ready to assist in any first aid situation.
- Shall demonstrate responsible and self-initiated actions that help keep the pools running safely and efficiently.
- Shall enforce all rules and safety regulations.
- Shall be on time for work as scheduled or will arrange for a Park District Lifeguard substitute when unable to work.
- Attend weekly in-service trainings.
- Shall do other jobs as assigned.
- Must have thorough knowledge of emergency and auxiliary services available in the community when needed in emergency situations.
- Must have thorough knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
- Available to work nights, weekends and day shifts through Labor Day.
- Communication among staff and supervisors.
- Work well with a team of people.
- Proper handling of equipment. Maintaining proper certifications.
HOURS:
- Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, closed during the week when D220 is in session.
- The pool will then be open on weekends.
- Shifts will vary between the hours of 6:00am – 9:30pm, Sunday – Saturday.
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $12.00 per hour.
CONTACT:
- Please complete an application below or contact Jodi Krause at jkrause@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:
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must possess Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Certifications (will train).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Shall aid the Pool Manager in all areas as assigned.
- Shall be alert and observe the danger areas notifying the manager when appropriate.
- Shall be ready to assist in any first aid situation.
- Shall demonstrate responsible and self-initiated actions that help keep the pools running safely and efficiently.
- Shall enforce all rules and safety regulations.
- Shall be on time for work as scheduled or will arrange for a Park District slide attendant substitute when unable to work.
- Must have thorough knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
- Attend in-service trainings.
- Be available to work night, weekends and day shifts.
- Be comfortable in and around water.
HOURS:
- Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, closed during the week when D220 is in session.
- The pool will then be open on weekends.
- Shifts will vary between the hours of 11:00am – 9:30pm, Sunday – Saturday.
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $11.00 per hour.
CONTACT:
- Please complete an application below or contact Jodi Krause at jkrause@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.
- Must possess First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (will train)
- 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:
- Group lessons are taught in the morning and private lessons are taught throughout the day.
- You must teach group lessons to be asked to teach private lessons.
- Lessons times and dates are currently TBD.
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $11.00 per hour.
CONTACT:
- Please complete an application below or contact Jodi Krause at jkrause@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 Little Broncettes Camp Counselor position is a part time seasonal position. Camp Counselors should display a desire to work with children through positive interaction and role modeling.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma is preferred
- 18 years of age or older with experience in a cheer, dance or poms setting.
- Minimum 1 year experience working/coaching children and/or teens depending on camp
- Ability to teach in any given camp situation
- Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Acts as a positive role model while teaching and encouraging healthy leisure lifestyle.
- Assists the camp director in choreographing a routine.
- Be a positive role model. Inappropriate language, conversation and mature theme discussions should not take place at camp.
- 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.
- Will attend all scheduled trainings and meetings as deemed necessary by the Recreation Supervisors. (Failure to attend meetings could result in loss of position.)
- Is aware of each days planned activities.
- Will enforce all Summer Camp policies and procedures.
HOURS:
- Monday-Friday, June 14 -August 6
- Shifts will vary between 9:00am – 3:30pm
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $12.00 per hour
CONTACT:
- Please complete an application below or 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:
- Discovery Camp Director is a seasonal position (June 14 – August 6). Camp Counselors should display a desire to work with children through positive interaction and role modeling.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma is preferred
- 18 years of age or older
- Minimum 1 year working/coaching children ages 4-5 years old
- Ability to teach in any given camp situation
- Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Act as a positive role model while teaching and encouraging healthy leisure styles.
- Become 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.
- Will attend all scheduled trainings and meetings as deemed necessary by the Recreation Supervisor (Failure to attend meetings could result in loss of position).
- Is aware of each days planned activities.
- Will enforce all summer camp policies and procedures.
HOURS:
- Monday-Thursday, June 14 – August 5
- Shifts will vary between 9:00am-12:00pm
PAY RATE:
- Starting at $12.00 per hour based on education, experience, etc.
CONTACT:
- Please complete an application below or 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:
- Starts at $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 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:
- 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.
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 Sue at smayer@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 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 REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License
- Current first aid, CPR and AED certification
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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
- 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
- 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, disinfect 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: This is a summer position extending from mid May-mid August. Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm. Some evening and weekend hours are also required.
PAY RATE: $12.00 per hour
CONTACT: Please complete an application (link below). If you have any questions, please contact Sue at smayer@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
