Jobs at PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK

Supervises and supports children ages 5–12 in clubhouse, camp, nature, adventure, and youth programs. Plans age-appropriate activities, promotes participant safety and development, resolves conflicts, communicates with families and staff, maintains attendance and program records, assists with emergency procedures, manages supplies, and helps set up and clean program spaces. The role includes indoor and outdoor work, occasional evening and weekend programs, and hands-on interaction with children.

Supervises and grows ice arena hockey programs, including camps, leagues, clinics, and special events. Responsibilities include recruiting and evaluating staff and coaches, managing budgets, registration, equipment inventory, purchasing, safety, customer feedback, and program reporting. The role coordinates facility operations, community partnerships, marketing support, and compliance with USA Hockey requirements. Evening and weekend availability is required, along with occasional on-call responsibilities.

Supervise and operate an afterschool and youth camp program for children ages 5–12. Plan age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety, manage staff and paperwork, maintain budgets and supplies, communicate with families and school administrators, resolve conflicts, and support emergency procedures. The role also requires customer service, leadership, program setup and cleanup, and potentially transporting participants.

Assists with gymnasium operations by welcoming and checking in participants, setting up and storing sports equipment, monitoring safety, enforcing rules, addressing concerns, maintaining facility cleanliness, documenting incidents, and reporting equipment maintenance needs. The role requires customer service, conflict resolution, independent judgment, physical setup and takedown, and occasional event support. It is part-time, averaging 16–19 hours weekly, with variable weekday and weekend shifts.

Provides supervision, safety, inclusion support, and adaptive assistance for children ages 5–12 in recreation and school-break programs. Facilitates social interaction, behavior management, age-appropriate activities, and child development while communicating with parents, supervisors, and staff. Maintains attendance records, safety documentation, supplies, and clean program environments. Supports emergency procedures, program setup, and conflict resolution. The role requires working indoors and outdoors, lifting up to 40 pounds, and obtaining CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within one month.

Supervise daily indoor playground operations, including opening and closing, customer registration, cash handling, safety inspections, cleanliness, and facility maintenance. Lead children’s themed activities, story time, and crafts; assist with birthday parties; communicate program information; and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The role also requires attendance reporting, facility support, staff training participation, and responsive customer service for families and park patrons.