Join the Team!
The Cary Park District is committed as an organization to provide exceptional parks and lifelong recreation opportunities. To apply for a job visit the Community Center to complete an application or download the employment application and send your completed application to:
Cary Park District
Community Center
255 Briargate Road
Cary, IL 60013
Fax: 847.639.6290
Community Center Hours
As of July 13, the Community Center is open:
Monday, 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
Tuesday – Thursday, 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday, 5:30 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Current Employment Opportunities
Preschool Teacher (Part Time)
The Preschool Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting lessons and activities to promote students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Duties include planning of appropriate classroom activities within guidelines of curriculum and Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood Learning Standards, provide and maintain a neat, organized classroom, maintain notes and records assessing child’s growth and development, establish constant parent communications through daily conversations, conferences, and progress reports, communicate matters of importance to the Preschool Director in a timely manner, plus additional responsibilities listed in the Preschool Teacher job description. The hours of the preschool class are 8:45 – 11:15 am (8:15 am start time).
Must have two years of college/Associate’s Degree or experience in a preschool classroom setting. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
ET KidZone Site Director (Part Time)
The Cary Park District is looking to hire a part-time team member for the 2020-2021 ET KidZone program. The ET KidZone Site Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, and leading of activities for participants in the ET KidZone program at one school site. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills (written and verbal) and experience in activity programming and leading children. This position is responsible for assisting in planning and implementation of activities before and/or after school, oversee the sign-in/sign-out of participants, and communicate regularly and effectively with parents and school administration. Hours of work are 7:00-8:45am and/or 3:30-6:00pm. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
ET KidZone Staff (Part Time)
The Cary Park District is looking to hire a part-time team member for the 2020-2021 ET KidZone program. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills (written and verbal) and experience in activity programming and leading children. This position is responsible for assisting in planning and implementation of activities before and/or after school, oversee the sign-in/sign-out of participants, and communicate regularly and effectively with parents and school administration. Hours of work are 7:00-8:45am and/or 3:30-6:00pm. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Front Desk Staff (Part Time)
The Cary Park District is looking to hire several part-time team members for the Community Center Front Desk. The ideal candidate should have customer service and computer experience with good communication skills both written and verbal. These positions are responsible for greeting patrons, answering questions in person and over the phone, entering registrations into the computer registration system, and other front desk duties. CPR/AED and first aid certification is required or at least the willingness to obtain and all applicants must be at least 18 years old. The shifts available are early morning 5:15am-8:30am, afternoon 2pm-5pm, evenings 5pm-9:30pm and weekends. All shifts times are approximate and subject to change. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Custodian (Part Time)
The Cary Park District is looking to hire a part time facility custodian. The ideal candidate should have janitorial and customer service experience along with good communication skills. This position is responsible for daily custodial work along with room setups and breakdowns and basic building, small tool, and equipment maintenance at multiple locations within the district. Hours for this position vary.
Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Recreation Program Instructors
The Cary Park District is looking for local “hidden talent” to instruct or lead various recreational programs. We are recruiting new instructors with creative ideas. If you have a particular skill or are interested in leading activities, please contact Cary Park District’s Superintendent of Recreation at 847.639.6100. You may also complete a Program Proposal Form and fax it to 847.639.6290.