Join the Belvidere Park District Team
At the Belvidere Park District, we strive to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing safe, inviting parks and exceptional recreation opportunities. We’re looking for passionate, service-oriented people of all backgrounds who want to make a meaningful impact here in Belvidere.
Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time, or seasonal work, you’ll find opportunities that help support everything from youth programs and special events to park maintenance, customer service, and facility operations.
Available Positions:
Special Recreation Supervisor – Specialty Programs |
Job Type: Full-Time |
| Under the supervision of the Special Recreation Manager, the Special Recreation Supervisor – Specialty Programs is directly responsible for creating, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating programming and events for Special Olympics and Belvidere Park District Special Recreation Specialty Programs for all ages. Additional responsibilities include overseeing Leisure Education programs, volunteer coordination, NASR cooperative programming, marketing efforts, special events, and assignments as directed. | |
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Camp Compass Counselor |
Job Type: Seasonal |
| The Camp Compass Counselor is responsible for organizing and supervising participants in our recreational day camp program. The Camp Compass Counselor should lead the program activities in a manner that contributes to the child’s wellbeing, growth and development and provide a safe environment where the children can be social and interact with other participants. This position reports to the Recreation Supervisor-Youth and is given daily direction from the Camp Compass Coordinator. | |
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Camp Compass Coordinator |
Job Type: Seasonal |
| The Camp Compass Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Recreation Supervisor with the planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating the Camp Compass day camp program for participants. The Camp Compass Coordinator should lead the program activities in a manner that contributes to the child’s wellbeing, growth and development and provide a safe environment where the children can be social and interact with other participants. The Camp Compass Coordinator provides daily direction to the Camp Compass Counselors. This position reports to the Recreation Supervisor-Youth. | |
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Camp Horizon Rec Aide |
Job Type: Seasonal |
| The Camp Horizon Recreation Aide works “hands on” with all participants in Camp Horizon (summer day camp). This position helps the Camp Horizon Counselor to conduct a variety of group activities. Aides are also responsible for the safety and welfare of the participants at the program. | |
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Camp Horizon Counselor |
Job Type: Seasonal |
| In this Part time seasonal position, the Camp/Club Horizon Counselor is responsible for working “hands on” with all participants in Camp Horizon (summer day camp) and Club Horizon (after school program). This position will assist with the creating, implementing and supervising of the daily activities of the Camp/Club Horizon program. | |
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New Horizons Instructor-Summer Only |
Job Type: Seasonal |
| In this seasonal position, as a New Horizon Instructor you will be responsible for carrying out the daily tasks of the New Horizons Adult Day Program. You will be required to work alongside adults with disabilities and assist them in the activities they are performing while attending the day program. Personal care/assistance is a requirement during the program. | |
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Special Recreation Custodian |
Job Type: Part-Time |
| Under the supervision of the Special Recreation Manager, the Custodian will administer and perform all custodial duties related to the Belvidere Park District – Special Recreation Facility. This facility houses all operations of the Special Recreation Department, serving individuals with disabilities. | |
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How to Apply
All Belvidere Park District job openings are listed online. Applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply.
To apply for a full-time position, please send your resume to Destiny Boss at dboss@belviderepark.org.
To apply for a part-time or seasonal position, please complete the application below in its entirety.
Once submitted, your application remains active for one year and can be updated anytime.