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Employment

Join the Park District of Forest Park Team!

The Park District of Forest Park accepts applications for seasonal and part-time positions that open up throughout the year. Please call the office at 708-366-7500 to find out if any positions are currently open.

Positions include front desk staff, concession supervisors and workers, day camp counselors, maintenance, park rangers, program leaders, gym supervisors, tennis instructors, fitness instructors, lifeguards, locker room attendants, and birthday party hosts.  All applicants must be over the age of 16 years of age. Please bring reference names and phone numbers to be included with the application.

Job descriptions and applications are available in the Main Office. Lifeguard training and certification classes are conducted at the park district for those needing certification, however, registration in these classes does not guarantee certification and certification does not guarantee employment. All positions available are either part-time (20 hours or less a week) or seasonal.

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Positions Hiring:

No current job openings

The park district is always willing to explore new program possibilities. If you have a hobby or skill you would be willing to teach, please send us an e-mail at hr@pdofp.org.

Certified aerobics instructors are needed to teach classes in different fitness areas. If you are trained and certified in teaching yoga, step, jazzercise, or any other type of fitness class and would be interested in doing so an evening or two each week, please let us know at hr@pdofp.org.

Fillable Employment Application

Applications can be picked up at the Admin. Offices at 7501 Harrison Street. For more information, please call 708-366-7500.
Completed applications can be e-mailed to hr@pdofp.org. Staff total compensation packages are available upon request at the Admin. Office, 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, 708-366-7500.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are an integral part of the Park District of Forest Park. It is only with volunteer help that we are able to successfully hold events such as the 4th of July Celebration and the No Glove Nationals Softball Tournament each year. If you are interested in volunteering at one of our events or would like to volunteer your time in another way, please contact Karrie Schlichting at 708-366-7500 x 101.