Come work with us!

The Arlington Heights Park District is one of the largest park districts in Illinois and we offer a variety of full-time, part-time and summer jobs. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. All positions are governed by Park District Operating and Employment Policies and Procedures. All potential employees must successfully complete the required background checks as a condition of employment.

Motivated, enthusiastic and people-oriented individuals are encouraged to apply for employment. Jobs for 14-year-olds are limited to soccer referees and jobs for 15-year-olds are limited to soccer referees and lifeguard/swim instructors.  Applicants under age 16 must be able to provide a valid work permit prior to their first day of work.

Regrettably, the Arlington Heights Park District is not currently accepting applications for Aquatics positions for the summer of 2009. We have already received several hundred applications for our aquatics positions and are in the process of determining our staffing needs. If we find that we will have openings for any Aquatic positions, the jobs will be reposted later this winter or early spring.

Online Job Application -  View Job Postings

The Arlington Heights Park District strictly adheres to an online job application process. If you are interested in applying for employment, you must complete the online job application. Once you submit your online job application, it will be available for review by the supervisors who are hiring for their open positions. Please note that resumes and letters of recommendation can be uploaded during the online job application process. We keep all online job applications for one year after completion.

We receive hundreds of applications annually and regret that each season, a limited number of positions are available. After submitting your online job application, you will be sent an email message confirming the successful submission of your application. Please note you will be contacted for an interview only if you're being considered for a specific position. 

Thank you for your interest in working for the Arlington Heights Park District!

Internships

The Arlington Heights Park District provides internships for junior and senior college students majoring in the field of Parks and Recreation. Information on internship opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Arlington Heights Park District relies on volunteers for the success of its Recreation and Athletic Programs. Numerous volunteer opportunities exist within the Park District, including:
 

Coaches and Assistant Coaches are needed for Boys' and Girls' Fall and Spring Soccer house leagues and the Boys' and Girls' Basketball program.

If interested in becoming a Coach for boys or girls, contact your local Community Center:

House Soccer games are on Saturdays and occasional weeknights.
Practice 1 day per week (1-1½ hours).
Receive a coach's shirt.
Clinics are available.

Basketball games are on Saturdays and Sundays.
Practice 1 day per week (1 hour).

Travel Soccer

The Arlington Aces Soccer Club is looking for qualified coaches for the travel program. If you are interested in being a travel coach please fill out an application. Application deadline is mid-January for following season. Contact Jason Meredith for more information at 847-506-7133.

Northwest Special Recreation Association

NWSRA seeks people who are willing to be called on to work various hours integrating individuals with special needs into Park District Programs. NWSRA provides the necessary training and supervision of volunteers. For more information contact NWSRA at 847-392-2848.

Arlington Heights Historical Society and Historical Museum Volunteers

The Arlington Heights Historical Society has opportunities for volunteers to work as tour guides, collections assistants, office assistants, special event helpers, and research library assistants. In addition, volunteers serve as Board Committee Members on the various Historical Society committees. For more information about Volunteer Opportunities at the Arlington Heights Historical Society visit www.ahmuseum.org.

Seniors' Program Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities are available in the Senior Center's Gift Store and Park District Senior Program office. For information about volunteering for the Senior Center call 847-797-5341.

Print an application for any of these volunteer positions. Please note that all volunteers are required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation as part of the Volunteer Application process.