Part-Time
Recreation Program Assistant - Athletics
Recreation Program Assistant - General

The City of Woodstock is a charming historic community of 25,630, located 55 miles northwest of Chicago on Metra rail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Woodstock is a community unlike any other boasting historic 19th century buildings, dining, entertainment, accommodations, specialty shops, professional services, art galleries, and live theater. The City employs approximately 345 (full-time, part-time, limited part-time and seasonal) employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as Office of the City Manager, Building & Planning, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing & Communications, Opera House, Police, Public Library, Public Works, and Recreation. Our employees work to serve the residents with responsive customer service and strive to make the City of Woodstock the best community it can be.

The City of Woodstock is pleased to be recruiting for two (2) new positions with the Woodstock Recreation Department: Recreation Program Assistant - Athletics and Recreation Program Assistant - General. The details are noted below:

This position is responsible to provide athletic programming operational support to the Woodstock Recreation Department. This position is responsible for planning, supervising, and preparing all athletic oriented programs and athletic special events offered by the Department; including youth athletics, adult athletics, leagues, and tournaments.

This position is responsible to provide general programming operational support to the Woodstock Recreation Department. This position is responsible for planning, supervising, and preparing all general programs and special events offered by the Department; including youth, adult, early childhood, and Playground Program (PGPG) offerings.

• High school diploma/equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year previous athletic/general programming experience.
• 18 years of age and older.
• Valid Illinois drivers license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work flexible hours during day time, evenings, and weekends.

• Possess a good understanding of all sports including, but not limited to, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, Disc Golf, pickleball, and tennis.
• Previous coaching experience
• Associates Degree in Recreational Sports or a related field

• Associates Degree in Education or Parks & Recreation

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the Required Job Competencies which are also detailed.

Both positions are part-time, non-exempt/hourly positions with a starting rate of pay of $19.39 and will work no more than an average of 28 hours per week. Benefits include IMRF pension, choice of two (2) optional employee paid vision insurance plans, 30 hours of personal time each January 1st - prorated based on start date and a free Woodstock Recreation Center membership.

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The City reserves the right to select only the most qualified applicants for an interview. The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.