Jobs

Fox Valley Park District hires individuals for full-time, year-round part-time and seasonal positions. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for a position complete our application, indicate the position(s) you are interested in and submit your application.

Resumes and applications are kept on file for one year. The Fox Valley Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference check, criminal background check and—for full-time positions—a pre-employment physical that includes a drug test.

The Fox Valley Park District has 93 full-time employees and nearly 1,000 part-time and seasonal employees at various times throughout the year to operate its programs and facilities. We are always looking for talented and energetic individuals to be a part of our team. From youths seeking their first job to highly skilled adult program leaders, there are many positions to choose from.

Examples of employment opportunities that may be available include:

Year-Round Part-time Positions: Guest Service Attendants, Child Care Attendants, Birthday Party Attendants, Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, Facility Attendants, Nature Center Support Staff and Horticulture Assistants.

Seasonal Positions: Preschool Teachers and Assistants, Camp Site Supervisors and Counselors, After-School Recreation staff, Grounds Maintenance workers, Facility Maintenance workers, Aquatics Maintenance workers, Sports Coordinators, Field Supervisors, Softball Umpires, Volleyball Officials, Basketball Scorekeepers, Program Instructors, Special Event Staff, Ride Operators, and Historical Interpreters.

We are always looking for energetic, customer focused individuals to join our team. There are age requirements for certain positions. Be sure to check the listing for these and other possible requirements for the position you seek.

For employment at our Aquatic Facilities, contact Katie Timm at Jeff Ellis & Associates. Call 630-907-9613 or e-mail katie.timm@jellis.com

We offer:

  • A friendly work environment
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Competitive wages

With opportunities to:

  • Earn money
  • Make friends
  • Learn new and different skills
  • Interact with a diverse group of people
  • Develop talents and be promoted

Four ways to apply:

  1. Drop off your completed application at Fox Valley Park District Administrative Office, 712 S. River St., Aurora. Front desk hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  2. E-mail your completed application to jobs@fvpd.net
  3. Mail your completed application to: Fox Valley Park District, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 712 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
  4. Fax your completed application to 630-897-2080 Attn: Lynn Fenton, HR Manager

You will be contacted for an interview if you are being considered for a position. If you do not hear from us, you most likely are not being considered at the present time. Due to the volume we receive, we do not generally respond to unsolicited applications.

Criminal Background Checks

If you are offered employment with the Fox Valley Park District, the Park District will conduct a criminal background check as required by Illinois State Law. You will be required to sign a Conviction Information Request Release Form at the time an offer is made and you will be scheduled for fingerprinting at the Fox Valley Park District Police and Public Safety Offices. The Park District is required by law to obtain criminal conviction information from the Illinois State Police on all prospective employees. There are certain convictions that will automatically disqualify you from employment. For a listing and more information, click here.

Physicals

Physical examinations by a medical doctor shall be required for candidates offered full-time positions. The Fox Valley Park District follows ADA guidelines and will make reasonable accommodations, where possible, to hire qualified applicants.

Drug Screenings

All full-time employees and certain safety-sensitive part-time positions will be required to undergo a pre-placement drug screening. It is the policy of the Fox Valley Park District to provide a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment.

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