At the Park District of Oak Park, we’re committed to providing our community with the highest quality of services in the area. We train our hires to a level of excellence that positions them to succeed every day. Park District employees earn life skills that will benefit them today and long into the future!
Our lifeguards are key to ensuring our pools are a safe, fun place to be all summer! Learn lifesaving techniques and a range of valuable life and career skills.
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Get ready for a summer of fun! Our counselors lead summer campers in daily activities, ensuring all participants feel engaged, included, and excited.Â
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Career Skills: PDOP jobs are a great conduit to skill development. Our employees build leadership skills, understand the value of teamwork, and learn responsibility, time management, and organizational skills as well! These life-long skills will serve them in life and future employment endeavors.
Community: Our staff is a diverse group of determined youth who all bring something unique to this job as they serve the community. They spend the summer training, working, and having fun together which often results in lifelong friendships. They respect and support one another and work together to keep Park District programs running smoothly.
Recognition: We have intrinsic award systems to congratulate staffers who go the extra mile. Earn recognition for outstanding work!
Growth: We welcome our employees back summer after summer as long as they are willing and able. And, what’s more? There are opportunities to grow! Our employees who share and enact our mission have the opportunity to advance through employment, taking on more responsibility and leadership roles.Â
