Chicago Park District · 17 hours ago
Program & Event Coordinator
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$79K/yr - $79K/yr
3+ years expThe Chicago Park District is seeking a Program & Event Coordinator for Special Recreation (Adaptive Sports). This role involves coordinating and facilitating the development, implementation, and evaluation of Adaptive Sport programs and Special Events for individuals with disabilities.
Event ManagementGovernmentNon ProfitParksRecreation
Responsibilities
Plans, implements and instructs citywide Adaptive Sport programs for children and adults with disabilities (blind/low vision and physical disabilities)
Meet with key individuals from partner organizations to define tasks and timelines, gather and disseminate information and execute projects, programs and events
Prepares reports and promotional materials for programs and events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education or related field plus three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required
Good knowledge of athletic, leisure and recreational principles and theories as they apply to therapeutic recreation
Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques used to instruct individuals with disabilities
Ability to understand and implement elements of community-based programming
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle multiple tasks
High level of organizational and planning skills
Ability to evaluate programs based on value to program participants and industry standards
Evidence of customer service focus practices
Preferred
Work experience with individuals with disabilities specific to Adaptive or Paralympic Sports
One year of supervisory experience
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Benefits
+$1.00/hour increase on 1/1/2026.
+$1.00/hour increase on 1/1/2027.
1 day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
2 days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
After one year of employment, employees who work 1,040 hours or more in the previous year are typically eligible for between 7-10 workdays of paid vacation time annually, and additional time after first 5 years of employment.
12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility requirements).
Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
Free Admission to most Chicago Museums.
Company
Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District is a nonprofit organization that renders programs, day camps, parks, recreation, cultural & event management services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
ComEd (Commonwealth Edison),Openlands
2025-08-19Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Rosa Escareno
General Superintendent and CEO
Steve Lux
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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