Job Opportunities
Summer camp director-seasonal
JUNE-AUGUST
Starting Salary: $16 per hour
Summary: Responsible for the supervision of the campsite, camp counselors, planning of age-appropriate activities, and overall safety of staff and campers.
Qualifications: Minimum 18 years of age. Must have strong leadership and communication skills along with programming and childcare experience.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-1:15pm, additional planning hours may apply
Summer camp counselor-seasonal
JUNE-AUGUST
Starting Salary: $14 per hour
Summary: Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, primarily responsible for the organization and implementation of daily camp activities, as well as supervision and safety of campers.
Qualifications: Minimum 16 years of age. Must have strong leadership and communication skills along with programming and childcare experience.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-1:15pm, additional planning hours may apply
Athletic site supervisor
ANNUAL
Starting Salary: $14 per hour
Summary: Responsible for bringing out all equipment, first aid kit and site packet. Monitoring the safety of participants, keeping score, tracking attendance, keeping the site clean.
Qualifications: Minimum 16 years of age; sufficient strength to lift and hold 25 pounds
Hours: Part-time position; hours may vary based on athletic program schedules.
Dance instructor
ANNUAL
Starting Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00/HR
Summary: The River Forest Park District’s Dance Program is seeking a motivated and experienced Dance Instructor to teach 3-11 year old children starting September 8, 2025. The Park District’s Dance Program concludes with a Dance Recital.
Qualifications: Minimum one year college. Must have teaching and dance experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Must be self-motivated, possess leadership skills, responsible, organized, and have the ability to interact with children age-appropriately. Commit to working the entire length of the program.
Hours: Part-time position; hours may vary based on enrollment numbers. The instructor will teach a minimum of two classes, and a maximum of four classes (two classes on Tuesday; two classes on Thursday). The number of classes taught are dependent on class registration numbers. On average, it's 60 hours per season.
Birthday Party Host
ANNUAL
Starting Salary Range: $50.00 Flat Rate per party
Summary: The Birthday Party Host is responsible for setting up, cleaning up, supervising the children, and assisting the birthday party contractor.
Qualifications: Must be 16 years or older. Must have the ability to supervise a group of youth birthday party guests ages 4 & up. Must be self-motivated, have leadership skills, responsible, organized, and possess ability to interact with children.
Hours: Part-time position working the assigned birthday party hours, plus 30 minutes before and after the party. Themed Birthday Parties are 2 hours in length and are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Special Event Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at any of the park district's special events, please contact Karen Stille, kstille@rfparks.com, 708-366-6660 ext. 105
Apply Today!
Download the application below. Completed applications can be mailed, emailed, or dropped off at The Depot no later than Friday, May 9th:
River Forest Park District
401 Thatcher Avenue
River Forest, IL
Email Karen Stille, Superintendent of Recreation at kstille@rfparks.com unless stated differently above.
Employment Application
Volunteer Waiver
The River Forest Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work force. We are always looking for energetic, customer-focused individuals to join our team. The are age requirements for certain positions; be sure to check the listing for these and other possible requirements for the position you seek.
