Recreation Leader- North Region

Title:  Recreation Leader

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direct supervision, provides assistance to staff in planning and conducting cultural and recreational activities. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting tournaments and leagues. Supervises recreation activities and functions as an official where necessary. Spots for tumbling and gymnastics, performs demonstrations and leads small groups in drills and agility exercises. Supervises unorganized play and athletic activity at Chicago Park District facilities and encourages and enforces standards, Issues, collects and maintains recreational equipment supplied for public use. Assists the regular staff in conducting simple arts, crafts, music, physical and other recreational activities. Assists in the operation of game rooms and day camp activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or an equivalent certification (GED) is required but may be waived for seasonal employees that are deferred through special hiring programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of competitive sports (i.e. basketball, baseball, track, etc.), techniques. Effective oral communication skills. Ability to enforce safety rules. Ability to lead physical, recreational and leisure activities.

Available Positions: 

• Gill- budgeted up to 28 hours per week
• Hamlin- budgeted up to 28 hours per week
• Horner- budgeted up to 28 hours per week
• Lincoln Park Cultural Center- budgeted up to 28 hours per week
• Olympia- budgeted up to 28 hours per week

BENEFITS: As a part-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:   

• +$1.00/hour increase on 1/1/2026. 
• +$1.00/hour increase on 1/1/2027. 
• 1 day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.  
• 2 days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.  
• After one year of employment, employees who work 1,040 hours or more in the previous year are typically eligible for between 7-10 workdays of paid vacation time annually, and additional time after first 5 years of employment.  
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility requirements).   
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.  
• Free Admission to most Chicago Museums.  

Rate of Pay: $21.00 per hour

SEIU Local 73            Career Service           EEO: Para-professional             FLSA: Non-Exempt