Palatine Park District To Host Job Fair At Community Center On December 20

Palatine Park District offers opportunities for many part-time year-round and seasonal positions in a variety of different areas, including aquatics, athletics, parks, facilities, and programming. The District's second annual Job Fair will be held at Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, in Palatine on Thursday, December 20 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The event will provide the opportunity for attendees to meet supervisors and learn more about various positions with the District.

Year-round positions in programming often coincide with the District's seasonal program catalog. Program instructors are needed for before and after school child care, early childhood, cultural arts, adult dance at Harper College, and parent/tot courses. Parks and facility staff are needed in customer service, groundskeeping, and more. The District also offers opportunities at several specialty facilities, including Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, Palatine Hills Golf Course, and Palatine Stables.

Lifeguards, pool managers, swim instructors, pool attendants, and swim team coaches are needed for the District's three seasonal outdoor pools and one year-round indoor pool. Other seasonal employment offerings include field supervisors, horticulture, camp counselors, camp site directors, umpires, and referees.

Jobs range from entry level to experience required. Some positions have age restrictions, and some positions can require a physical, drug screening, and/or a background check. For a list of current openings, visit palatineparks.org and select Job Opportunities under the Jobs tab. Attendees on December 20 will receive a Job Fair Passport which can be used to enter a free raffle upon completion.

Palatine Park District is an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation employer. For more information about the Job Fair or employment opportunities, contact Assistant Superintendent of District Services & Projects Peter Cahill at 847.496.6262 or pcahill@palatineparks.org.

The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks, programs and recreational facilities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors while being fiscally responsible stewards of community assets and tax dollars.