Job Opportunities
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR (JUNE-MID AUGUST)
Starting Salary: $17 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 from 8:00am-1:15pm; additional planning hours will apply.
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR (JUNE-MID AUGUST)
Starting Salary: $15 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 from 8:00am-1:15pm; additional planning hours may apply.
PARK SPECIALIST (MAY-AUGUST)
Starting Salary: $15 per hour
Summary: Assist with the day-to-day operations of maintaining the Park District's parks and facilities.
Qualifications: Minimum 18 years of age. Sufficient strength to lift and hold 50 pounds. Valid Illinois State driver's license. Use of Park District vehicle to perform duties.
Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm
Athletic site supervisor-WINTER/SPRING (NOVEMBER-april)
Starting Salary: $15 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.
ASSISTANT Dance instructor - WINTER/SPRING (JANUARY-MAY)
Starting Salary: $15 per hour
Summary: The River Forest Park District’s Dance Program is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Dance Instructor to teach 3-11 year old children. The Park District’s Dance Program concludes with a Dance Recital.
Qualifications: Minimum 16 years of age. 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: Minimum 16 years of age. 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.
Qualifications: Minimum 16 years of age. 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.
Volunteer Opportunities
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 emailed, mailed, or dropped off at The Depot.
River Forest Park District
The Depot Offices
401 Thatcher Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
Email Karen Stille, Superintendent of Recreation at kstille@rfparks.com.
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.
