The Winnetka Park District is one of five units of local government in Winnetka. Our properties cover nearly five square miles and include 26 parks, five beaches, a boat launch, two golf courses, a tennis center, an ice arena, platform tennis courts, and athletic fields. We provide a full range of year-round recreation programs, including athletics, fitness programs, education programs, camps, and special events.
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must possess strong communication skills, be responsible, polite, dependable, and punctual. Must have the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Duties:
The Park Ranger provides on-site patrols and monitors compliance with rules, policies, and ordinances related to park use by regularly patrolling park areas, facilities, fields, and the lakefront. The Park Ranger provides education and direction to park users. They are responsible for promoting and improving services for all users, including safe park use and proper use of park district property. Maintains accurate and thorough records, including patrol logs, daily activity reports, and incident/accident documentation, as required. Monitors and reports maintenance concerns, vandalism, safety hazards, or suspicious activity to appropriate park district personnel or police. When necessary, they coordinate with local law enforcement on violations that require intervention.
They must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings. Work requires good judgment and independent action in performing patrol and enforcement duties.
Applicant Note: Questions about the position may be directed to the Director of Recreation + Facilities, Alisa Kapusinski, at [email protected]
To view the full job description, click here: Park Ranger
Staff who work less than 20 hours per week can use of some Park District programs and facilities, including:
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Free skating and complimentary skate rental, if needed, at Winnetka Ice Arena Public Skate.
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50% off the resident daily admission rate for swimming beaches and the boat launch.
And more
Staff who work 20-25 hours per week are eligible for the following:
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Mandatory participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employees must contribute 4.5% of earnings to the pension plan. The District contributes a percentage that varies per year. The benefit also provides disability insurance.
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We offer a voluntary 457 Roth retirement plan through the National Public Pension Fund Association.
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We offer 30 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO).
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And the same program and facility benefits offered to those working less than 20 hours per week.
Winnetka Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Winnetka Park District is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions or any other legally protected status.
The District complies with federal and State disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Director at [email protected], or by phone 847-501-2040.
