Program & Event Coordinator - Athletics
About The Position
Under supervision, coordinates special programs and events to bring programming resources to parks that would otherwise be unavailable. Performs related duties as required. The Athletics Program & Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing youth and community-based athletic programs, leagues, and special events across all three regions of the Park District. This role ensures high-quality programming that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, safety, and positive youth engagement. The coordinator works collaboratively with supervisors, instructors, Grant funding partners, and site staff to deliver structured, inclusive, and well-organized athletic experiences across multiple locations. Travel across all three regions to support programming, staff, and site operations. Oversee site logistics including scheduling, equipment distribution, and facility setup. Manage budgets, track expenses, and coordinate vendor or partner relationships. Work evenings and weekends as required to support league play, tournaments, and special events.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field supplemented by three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
- Knowledge of education and curriculum design principles.
- Ability to understand and implement elements of community-based programming.
- Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Organization and planning skills.
Responsibilities
- planning, implementing, and overseeing youth and community-based athletic programs, leagues, and special events
- ensuring high-quality programming that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, safety, and positive youth engagement
- working collaboratively with supervisors, instructors, Grant funding partners, and site staff to deliver structured, inclusive, and well-organized athletic experiences across multiple locations
- traveling across all three regions to support programming, staff, and site operations
- overseeing site logistics including scheduling, equipment distribution, and facility setup
- managing budgets, tracking expenses, and coordinate vendor or partner relationships
- working evenings and weekends as required to support league play, tournaments, and special events
Benefits
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
- 4 paid personal days per year.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).
- Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
- Free Admission to most Chicago museums.
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Job Type
Full-time
