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
Monday – Thursday: 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Friday: 5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Current Employment Opportunities
Looking for Summer Employment?
Join one of the hardest working teams in the area! Each summer the Cary Park District hires hundreds of staff for park maintenance, summer day camp, lifeguards and pool staff, concessions, marketing, front desk, and recreation instructors. View a listing of the available jobs. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
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.
Sunshine Camp Director (Seasonal)
The Sunshine Camp Director is responsible for the direct supervision of Sunshine Camp Counselors, on-site administrative duties, and assisting in planning, organizing, and leading camp activities. Duties include communicating matters of importance to the Program Manager in a timely manner, activity set-ups, take downs, activity planning, and cleaning, communicate regularly and effectively with parents, display positive and effective leadership skills to camp participants, and other responsibilities listed in the Sunshine Camp Director job description.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Sunshine Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
The sunshine Camp Counselor is responsible for the planning, organization, and leading of activities for participants in the preschool age summer camp. Duties include communicating matters of importance to the Program Manager in a timely manner, activity set-ups, take downs, activity planning, and cleaning, communicating regularly and effectively with parents, display positive and effective leadership skills to all camp participants, and other responsibilities listed in the Sunshine Camp Counselor job description.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Early Childhood Instructor (Part Time)
The Early Childhood Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading activities for participants in the Early Childhood program segment. Duties include communicating matters of importance to the Program Manager in a timely manner, develop and implement lesson plan for each class meeting, communicate regularly and effectively with parents, display positive and effective leadership skills to all class participants, and other responsibilities listed in the Early Childhood Instructor job description. Prior experience in Early Childhood Education preferred. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Youth Athletics Supervisor (Seasonal)
The Youth Athletic Supervisor is responsible for the planning, organization, and leading of activities; monitoring of activities and enforcement of general park or facility rules as necessary. Duties include communicating matters of importance to the Program Manager in a timely manner, communicate regularly and effectively with adults and children, assist the Program Manager in the development and planning of programs, implement lesson plans/practice for each program meeting, prepare fields/facilities for play, and other responsibilities listed in the youth Athletics Supervisor job description. Position requires experience or background programming and leadership of children. Interested candidates should complete an employment application and return it to the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Recreation Intern
This internship will provide a student the opportunity to apply academic course work to a hands on practical experience at our agency. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about all areas of park district operations including administration, safety & risk management, program management, public relations & marketing, facility management, special events, fiscal management & budgeting along with park and facility maintenance.
This position requires an energetic and creative individual who possess outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to work varying hours (including weekends) to meet program, special event and facility needs. Have a desire to interact with community members, lead activities for all ages and instruct seasonal staff. Work will be assigned both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and require various physical demands.
Must be a current student of an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Services or related field. All the necessary requirements must be met with respective college or university to be eligible. Must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications will be required upon hiring.
To apply for this part time position, a cover letter and resume must be submitted via mail or email. Emailed applications should be sent to skelly@carypark.com with “Intern Posting” in the subject line. Mailed or dropped off applications should be sent to the Cary Park District, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013 to the attention of Sara Kelly. View Full Job Description
Custodian
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 the Community Center with possible travel and work duties at other locations within the district. The position is for afternoons 2pm-5pm, Monday through Friday.
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.