2023 Fillable Employment Application Form.pdf
The Community Park
District of La Grange Park provides a wide range of exciting recreational
opportunities and maintains 6 park sites (total 23.1 acres) for the benefit of
our community. The Community Park District was created in 1944 and grew out of
the volunteer-based Citizen Committee for Recreation and public enthusiasm for
recreation programs and services and a healthy spirit of volunteerism remains a
prominent characteristic of the park district today.
Our small and dedicated team strives to create opportunities for our community to build stronger bonds and live healthy, active, and fun lives! To achieve this, our staff and board value professional development, work/life synergy, the pursuit of excellence, fairness, and fun. The Community Park District offers an extremely generous benefits package that includes medical, life, and supplemental insurances, IMRF Pension Plan, tuition reimbursement, program privileges, and more!
Job
Title: Camp Counselor
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Summer
Camp Supervisor and Recreation Manager, the Community Park District Camp
Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing, leading, supervising, and
assisting activities that support the Summer Camp Program for children in grades
K-5 in a manner that contributes to their well-being, growth and
development. This position provides a
warm, nurturing, safe, fun, active, and caring environment where self-concept
is enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must
be 16 years or older, team-oriented, flexible, have excellent communication
skills.
CPR,
First Aid, and AED certifications are required (Park District provides
training). Previous
experience
working with children in a park district, day camp, early childhood or
childcare setting
is
preferred. Reliable transportation is a
must.
SUPERVISOR
This position reports to the
Summer Camp Director.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
·
Verbal and written
communication with parents, staff, participants and public.
·
Gathering,
loading, transporting, setting up and cleaning up equipment and supplies.
·
Assist in
preparing and completing lesson plans and agency forms.
·
Plan and organize
indoor and outdoor activities gearing them to the needs of the assigned groups.
·
Use appropriate
and positive discipline.
·
Active
participation in camp.
·
Assist in
maintaining and organizing files and records for the camp.
·
Enjoy working
with people and foster an environment that contributes to positive self-esteem.
·
Ability to be flexible
and work under stressful conditions.
·
Work closely with
staff.
·
Promote a quality
loss control/safety program for the Park District.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECTIVE GEAR/CLOTHING
·
Ability to work
in extreme heat.
·
Ability to work
both indoors and outdoors.
·
Perform
tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing,
running, reaching and sitting.
HOURS
Camp Counselor positions are part-time seasonal, from 20-35 hours per week, Monday through Friday during the summer, from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, as well as 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Additional hours may occasionally be required for meetings, training, subbing, and special events.
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Job Title: Lead Counselor - Part Time
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, the Community Park
District Lead Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing,
leading, supervising, and assisting activities that support the Summer Camp
Program for children in grades K-5 in a manner that contributes to their
well-being, growth and development. This position provides a warm, nurturing,
safe, fun, active, and caring environment where self-concept is enhanced,
independence encouraged, and individuality respected.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Must be 21 years
or older, team-oriented, flexible, and have excellent communication skills.
· CPR, First Aid,
and AED certifications are required (Park District provides training). Previous
· Experience working
with children in a park district, day camp, early childhood or childcare
setting is preferred. Reliable transportation is a must.
SUPERVISOR - This position reports to the Recreation Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Verbal and written
communication with parents, staff, participants and public.
· Gathering,
loading, transporting, setting up and cleaning up equipment and supplies.
· Assist in
preparing and completing lesson plans and agency forms.
· Plan &
organize indoor and outdoor activities gearing them to the needs of the
assigned groups.
· Use appropriate
and positive discipline.
· Active
participation in camp.
· Assist in
maintaining and organizing files and records for the camp.
· Enjoy working with
people and foster an environment that contributes to positive self-esteem.
· Ability to be
flexible and work under stressful conditions.
· Work closely with
staff.
· Promote a quality
loss control/safety program for the Park District.
Completed applications may be emailed to: lraimondi@communityparkdistrict.org or
sent to the Community Park District Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road, La
Grange Park.
Download and fill out the job application
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Job Title: Athletic
Field Supervisor- Seasonal
Email completed
applications to lraimondi@communityparkdistrict.org or drop them off at
1501 Barnsdale Road in La Grange Park.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
athletic field supervision or youth programs/league.
Knowledge of soccer,
baseball, softball, sports training, pickleball and a variety of other
sports/activities.
Experience as a
coach or trainer in other sports is preferred, but not required.
Proficiency in both
English and Spanish is desirable, but not required.
Certification in
nationally recognized CPR and Safety instruction (Can be obtained through the
CPD)
SUPERVISOR
The Athletics
Assistant is under the direction of the Superintendent of Recreation and the
Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Present a positive attitude and promote a favorable image for the
Community Park District.
- Effectively maintain timeliness of coaches and
referees on both practice and game days.
- Assist Recreation Manager with providing umpires and captains with
proper equipment and updates in a timely manner.
- Learn and understand the league rules and expected behavior of self,
participants, officials, and parents.
- Assists other athletic staff and Recreation manager with setting
up/preparing athletic field for practice/games, as well as remove
equipment at the end of each practice/game.
- Assists with overseeing practice and games, distributing and
collecting paperwork and equipment.
- Establish and maintain standards of player and parent behavior
needed to achieve effective participation.
- Foster open communication with pa through on-site availability as a
liaison for the park district.
- Maintain regular weekly communication with immediate supervisor and
keep him/her up to date on all activities, issues, equipment, and
financial matters.
- Must be in compliance with the loss prevention and safety policies
of the Park District.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Promote athletics registration through distribution of promotional
material and word-of-mouth marketing.
- Keep the facilities clean and all equipment in proper working order.
- Be aware of league rules and regulations and make sure coaches,
referees and umpires abide by them.
- Inventory supplies and make recommendations on orders to Recreation
Manager.
- Perform other program-related duties as assigned by the Recreation
Manager, Assist or serve as an instructor/staff for other recreation
and athletics programs when scheduled.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to
bend, stoop, lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, turn, sit, and stand for
short or extended periods of time. May be exposed to elements during outdoor activities,
including extreme heat and cold, snow, rain, ice, day and night conditions, and
high levels of pollen. He/she is exposed to varying levels of humidity,
temperature, and light when working indoors. The Athletics Assistant may feel
added pressure from being responsible for the entire program and children
enrolled Must be able to plan, administer, and evaluate the operation of the
youth and adult leagues. Must possess the ability to convey information to
others in a clear, concise manner.
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Interested
candidates should email a completed application to: lraimondi@communityparkdistrict.org or
mail materials to the Community Park District Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale
Road, La Grange Park.
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Job Title: Sports
Instructors Wanted!
Under the
supervision of the Recreation, Facilities and Safety Manager, the Community
Park District Sports Instructors is responsible for developing, planning,
implementing, leading, supervising, and assisting instructional athletic
programs in La Grange Park. This position provides safe, fun, nurturing, and
active programming for kids ages 3-17 where self-concept is enhanced,
independence encouraged, and individuality respected. Programming includes
private, semiprivate, and group instruction.
Community Park
District sports instructors are energetic, positive, and patient coaches who
love sharing their passion for athletics with children experiencing a sport for
the first time as well as those looking to improve intermediate or advanced
skills. Instructors have coaching experience and a thorough knowledge of at
least 2 of the following sports: Baseball, softball, basketball, cheerleading,
tennis, volleyball, track, football/flag football, and soccer. Collegiate
athletics experience is preferred. Instructors must be 18 years or older, have
reliable transportation, be team-oriented, and have excellent communication
skills. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required (Park District
provides training).
Resumes and
Employment Applications may be emailed to Laura Raimondi at
lraimondi@communityparkdistrict.org or dropped off at 1501 Barnsdale Road,
La Grange Park, IL 60526.
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Job Title: Before & After Care
and Substitute Preschool Teachers Needed!
Ready Teddy
Preschool is looking for energetic, flexible, and fun substitute teachers!
Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, the Substitute Preschool
Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing preschool programs for
children ages 2-5 with a co-teacher, including but not limited to providing
customer service, general safety, and development, supervision of groups of
children, and providing high quality educational and recreational activities.
The Ready Teddy
Preschool substitute teachers are energetic, positive, and patient teachers who
love sharing their passion for education with our students. Minimum high school
diploma or equivalent with at least two years’ experience related to childcare
or child development required. Must have good communication, interpersonal,
organizational, and time management skills. CPR, First-Aid and AED
certifications are required (Park District provides training).
Completed
applications may be emailed to: lraimondi@communityparkdistrict.org or
sent to the Community Park District Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road, La
Grange Park.
Download and fill out the job application