Employment Opportunities

The Morton Grove Park District is an equal opportunity employer. The Park District hires staff for numerous seasonal and part-time positions throughout the year, with most of our summer seasonal hiring occurring from January through June. Employment applications can be filled out at the Park District's Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster Street, Monday-Thursday, from 6 am-10 pm, Friday, from 6am-9 pm and weekends, 7 am-5 pm.

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B.A.S.E. & Before School

Accepting Applications for 2008-09 school year - interviews begin in early July:

B.A.S.E Team Members - Accepting applications from enthusiastic and energetic individuals (Hours 3:00-6:00pm)

Beforeschool Team Members - Accepting applications for enthusiastic, energetic and early risers. (Hours 6:50-8:15am)

Aquatics/ Pools

Staffed for 2008
Submit Applications for the following after January 2:
Summer 2009 - begin interviews in February
Lifeguard - minimum age 16 (will train in-house)
Swim Lesson Instructor - minimum age 15 (will train in-house)

Athletics

Staffed

Camp Staff

Staffed for 2008

Prairie View Community Center

List includes positions: Applications are always accepted - when openings become available applicants may be contacted.

Customer Service Representatives - STAFFED
Fitness Attendants - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Kids Center Attendants - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Gym Attendants - STAFFED
Fitness Instructors - STAFFED
Fieldhouse Custodian (Sunday Mornings) - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Rental Attendants - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
PT PVCC Custodian - STAFFED

Varied Interest Instructors

Arts & Crafts Instructors - create your program
Varied Interest Instructors - create your program

Parks Department (must be 18 years old)

Staffed for 2008

Preschool

Accepting applications for Preschool Teacher - 4 year old classroom.

The Morton Grove Park District is currently seeking an innovative and fun preschool teacher to join our team.

The position begins in September 2008 and is four mornings (MWThF) 8:30-12:30 p.m. actual class time 9am-12pm.

Candidate must possess a college degree with an emphasis on education and experience in an early childhood setting. Previous teaching experience required.

Please contact Liz Goodwin @ 847-965-0487 or lgoodwin@mortongroveparks.com for additional information.

Tots

Instructors - Design your own class - accepting applications and proposals

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Volunteer Information

The Morton Grove Park District relies on volunteers for the success of its Recreation and Athletic Programs. Volunteer applications can be filled out at the Park District's Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster Street, Monday-Thursday, from 5:30 am-10 pm, Friday, from 5:30am- 9 pm and weekends, 7 am-5 pm. Please note that all volunteers are required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation as part of the Volunteer Application process. Numerous volunteer opportunities exist within the Park District, including:

Athletic Coaches

Coaches and Assistant Coaches are needed for the Boy's and Girl's Basketball programs (December-March). AYSO and MGBA also need volunteers for their respective seasons. Go to LINKS on home page to find Morton Grove Baseball (MGBA) and AYSO.

Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation

M-NASR seeks people who are willing to be called on to work various hours integrating individuals with special needs into Park District programs. M-NASR provides the necessary training and supervision of volunteers.

Special Events

The Park District utilizes volunteers for various special events such as Halloween Festival, Prairie View 5K Run and Morton Grove Days Fourth of July Festival.

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Internship Information

The Morton Grove Park District provides internships for junior and senior college students majoring in the field of Parks and Recreation. For information on the internship experience and how to apply contact Kelly Norris-Smith, Facility and Recreation Manager, at (847) 965- 1200. Email resumes and cover letter to ksmith@mortongroveparks.com

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None at this time

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