Our Department Mission

Just as water, sewer, and public safety are considered essential public services, parks are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in a community, ensuring the health of families and youth, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and a region. 

Public parks and recreation agencies create healthy communities and play a fundamental role in enhancing the physical environments in which we live. Through facilities, outdoor settings, and services provided, they support good health for people of all abilities, ages, socio‐economic backgrounds and ethnicities.

The Winthrop Harbor Parks and Recreation Department prides it's self by creating places to Live, Laugh, and Play for our community. 

Live - We help create a great community by providing great parks

Laugh - We provide programs and places for people to enjoy life

Play - We provide opportunities to play and improve health

Current Employment Opportunities 

At-Will Parks and Recreation Supervisor

The Winthrop Harbor Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time At-Will Parks and Recreation Supervisor position. This is a 40hr/week position and applicant would be responsible for providing direction to department staff in the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director. Provide Support to the Parks and Recreation Director in all special events, recreation and leisure programs of the Village. Performs a variety of manual semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work of Village parks and recreation facilities.  Operates specialized equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, fertilizer spreaders, aerators, spray rigs, and other essential equipment.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: At-Will Parks and Recreation Supervisor

HOURS: 40 hours per week 

SALARY RANGE: Up to $19/Hr.

OTHER BENIFITS: IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Medical, Dental & Vision

Sick, Vacation, & Personal Leave

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED Equivalent required. Person must be at least 18 years of age,  have a valid Drivers License and a clean driving record.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Under the general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, this position is responsible for the care and maintenance of parks, and other municipal grounds, this includes daily supervision of parks and building maintenance employees and resources and equipment necessary for the maintenance and care of the village properties. This position is a working supervisor and will require the person to perform duties required for ground and landscape maintenance, inspection and maintenance of park amenities, irrigation inspection, and reporting.

In addition to the maintenance duties, this position is responsible for assisting the Parks and Recreation Director in the coordination of all municipal special events, recreation, and leisure programs. The goal of this position will be to provide and promote recreational opportunities to municipal residents and visitors, and to promote a healthy, active, and involved lifestyle in Winthrop Harbor. 

Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 60 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, inlcuding bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Apply by clicking the application button below. 

Part-Time Maintenance

The Winthrop Harbor Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for a Part-Time Maintenance position. This is a 20hr/week position and Job duties would include facility maintenance including, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, painting, and other general maintenance tasks. Flexible hours needed to be available for days, nights and weekends.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time Maintenance

HOURS: 20 hours per week 

SALARY RANGE: Up to $16.72/Hr.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED Equivalent required. Person must be at least 18 years of age,  have a valid Drivers License and a clean driving record.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position involves set-up and tear down for bldg. rentals, opening/closing facilities, cutting grass, weeding, maintaining equipment and ball diamond preparation. Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Apply by clicking the application button below. 

The Village of Winthrop Harbor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.