Jobs at Fox Valley Park District

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The Fox Valley Park District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority candidates encouraged to apply. Resumes and applications are kept on file for
one year. Any offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a reference check, criminal background check and, in some instances, a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.

Job Posting Announcements

Full-Time Openings

 

There are no full-time openings at this time.

Part-Time Openings

Part-Time Aquatics Maintenance Level I

Posting Date: 09-02-2010
Closing Date: 09-17-2010
Agency: Fox Valley Park District
Website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Location: Vaughan Athletic Center
Hours: Various hours on weekdays, Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salary: $8.25/hr.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years old. Must have a High School Degree or equivalent. Aquatics maintenance experience preferred. Must be able to work independently. Must be dependable and reliable.

Duties: Under the direction of the Aquatic Maintenance Supervisor the Aquatic Facility Maintenance Worker shall assist in the daily operations of the aquatic parks. These duties include but are not limited to inspections, cleaning and repairs. Must become experienced in the aquatic operation to be able to supervise seasonal aquatic maintenance staff. This is an at will position.

Please complete an employment application and submit to:
Maryann Rivas, Human Resource Assistant
712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL  60506  
Phone: (630) 897-0516
Fax: (630) 897-2080
E-mail: jobs@fvpd.net

Part-time Gymnastics Instructor

Posting Date: 08-11-2010
Closing Date: 09-03-2010
Agency: Fox Valley Park District
Website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Location:Eola Community Center
Hours: Monday/ Wednesday 4:15 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 to 6 p.m.
Salary: $8.25/hour and up depending on qualifications

Qualifications: Must be a responsible and reliable person age 16 or older with at least six years of gymnastics experience. Able to instruct recreation gymnastics classes, tumbling classes & early childhood classes.  Previous coaching or teaching experience is preferred. Previous experience interacting with children required. CPR and First Aid certification is a plus. Must also have the ability to maintain discretion with regard to confidential matters and/or information. Must have a valid IL driver’s license and provide own transportation.

Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Gymnastics Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of skills to students. They are responsible for general classroom management, planning, skills instruction, strength training, instruction of routines and spotting students. Instructors are responsible in assisting the Recreation Supervisor in selecting competition dates and uniforms, distributing flyers to parents and recruiting parent volunteers for the IPDGC Gymnastics and Tumbling competitions. Additional duties include equipment set- and clean-up. This is an at-will position.

Please complete an employment application and submit to:
Maryann Rivas, Human Resource Assistant
712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL  60506  
Phone: (630) 897-0516
Fax: (630) 897-2080
E-mail: jobs@fvpd.net

Part-time Early Childhood Gymnastics Instructor

Posting Date: 08-11-2010
Closing Date: 09-03-2010
Agency: Fox Valley Park District
Website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Location: Eola Community Center
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 1 to 3 p.m.
Salary: $10.00/hour and up depending on qualifications

Qualifications: Must be a responsible and reliable person age 18 or older with at least six years of gymnastics experience. Must have personal experience in gymnastics and able to work well children & adults.  Previous coaching or teaching experience is preferred. Previous experience interacting with children required. CPR and First Aid certification is a plus. Must also have the ability to maintain discretion with regard to confidential matters and/or information. Must have a valid IL driver’s license and provide own transportation.

Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Gymnastics Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of skills to students. They are responsible for general classroom management, planning, skills instruction, strength training, instruction of routines and spotting students. Additional duties include equipment set- and clean-up. This is an at-will position.

Please complete an employment application and submit to:
Maryann Rivas, Human Resource Assistant
712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL  60506  
Phone: (630) 897-0516
Fax: (630) 897-2080
E-mail: jobs@fvpd.net

Part-time IMRF Athletic Field Maintenance Level 3

Posting Date: 07-26-10
Closing Date: Open until filled
Agency: Fox Valley Park District
Website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Location: Vaughan Athletic Center, various athletic fields through the District
Hours: Full-time hours during the summer, evenings and weekends through the fall
Salary: $9.75/hour to start

Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.  Must be in good physical health to perform manual labor in various weather conditions, including high heat and humidity. Must be able to work flexible hours with possible overtime. Good communication skills required. Ability to work with minimal supervision, recognize priorities and meet deadlines. Basic knowledge of athletic field maintenance required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Athletic Field Supervisor, the Athletic Field Maintenance worker must be able to perform a variety of field maintenance tasks and also  train and  supervise seasonal Field Crews to prepare athletic fields according to schedule and standards. This is an at-will position.

Please complete an employment application and submit to:
Maryann Rivas, Human Resource Assistant
712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL  60506  
Phone: (630) 897-0516
Fax: (630) 897-2080
E-mail: jobs@fvpd.net

Part-time Female Facility Custodian

Posting Date: 08-24-2010
Closing Date: 09-24-2010
Agency: Fox Valley Park District
Website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Location: Vaughan Athletic Center
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., maximum of 1,000 hours annually
Salary: $9.50/hour and up depending on qualifications

Qualifications: High school degree or equivalent.  Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Illinois Driver’s License. Must be in good physical condition with sufficient strength to perform regular heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) on a daily basis. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.  Previous custodial experience helpful.

Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Facility Custodian is responsible for general cleaning as assigned at the Vaughan Athletic Center including areas such as restrooms, women’s locker rooms, and child care center and performing assigned duties to the best of his/her ability. This is an at-will position.

Please complete an employment application and submit to:
Maryann Rivas, Human Resource Assistant
712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL  60506  
Phone: (630) 897-0516
Fax: (630) 897-2080
E-mail: jobs@fvpd.net

Seasonal Openings

Seasonal (September to May) Community Outreach Instructor

Posting Date: 08-12-2010
Closing Date: 09-17-2010
Agency: Fox Valley Park District
Website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Location: Various Elementary & Middle Schools
Hours: Varies between 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (2:00-4:00 & 4:00-6:00), from one day, up to 4 days a week; from 2 hours up to 4 hours per day.
Salary: $12.00/hour

Qualifications: Individual must be 18 years or older with preference given to an individual with college education and/or training in the related field, with experience and understanding of children between the first through eighth grades. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Must have a valid IL drivers license and/or be able to provide own transportation to various school locations.

Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Community Outreach Manager, the Community Outreach Instructor will be responsible for the planning and organization of the after school program at the assigned location. This will include offering various programs such as but not limited to; sports, storybook art, cooking, nutrition, slimy science, tennis, and any other programs individual schools may request. This is an at will position.

Please complete an employment application and submit to:
Maryann Rivas, Human Resource Assistant
712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL  60506  
Phone: (630) 897-0516
Fax: (630) 897-2080
E-mail: jobs@fvpd.net

Internships

Fall/Winter Recreation Internship

Posting Date: 06-25-2010
Closing Date: Open until filled
Agency: Fox Valley Park District
Website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Salary: $200 stipend bi-weekly

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, or leisure services or a master’s degree in a similarly related field, with a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher. Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task. Must have strong communication and organizational skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Must also be 21 years of age or older and have a valid Illinois driver’s license and provide own transportation. A full-time, flexible schedule is required due to some evening and weekend hours.

Duties: The Fox Valley Park District internship will cover the following areas: Aquatic Management and Maintenance, Fitness Management, Facility Management, Tennis Operations, Outdoor Education, Athletics, Field Turf Maintenance, Special Events, and Recreation programming. An intern will need to complete a major project during their experience to be successfully completed by the end of the internship.

Please submit cover letter with resume to:
Maryann Rivas, Human Resource Assistant  
712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL  60506  
Phone: (630) 897-0516
Fax: (630) 897-2080
E-mail: jobs@fvpd.net

 

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