Recreation Leader

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. 

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.   

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.  

• Free Admission to most Chicago Museums.   

Rate of Pay: $21.00 per hour 

Hours: Budgeted up to 20 hours per week

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