What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Melas Park Manager on Duty position at Arlington Heights Park District?
Join our athletics staff as a key member of the Arlington Heights team that works at Melas Park. This position will be responsible for performing various daily, cyclical, and routine facility management functions. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and passionate about fostering a welcoming environment for all park visitors. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy contributing to a community-oriented sports facility, we want to hear from you!
Anticipated Hiring Range: $15-$17/Hr.
Minimum Age for this position is 18
Part-Time Wages
Flexible shifts during Mid-March-October Months
Mondays - 4 pm-11 pm
Tuesdays - 8 am-1 pm or 4 pm-11 pm
Wednesdays - 4 pm-11 pm
Thursdays - 8 am-1 pm or 4 pm-11 pm
Fridays - 8 am-1 pm or 4-11 pm
Saturdays - 6:30 am-2 pm or 2-10 pm
Sundays - 6:30 am-2 pm or 2-10 pm
JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
- Oversee daily operations of Melas Park Softball Complex, including opening/closing procedures.
- Set up ballfields for league and tournament play; prepare scoresheets and game balls for umpires.
- Enter game scores into Quickscores software and maintain field conditions by sweeping, cleaning, and adding rubber filler to turf.
- Ensure cleanliness of concession areas, sitting areas, restrooms, and maintenance garage.
- Assist patrons with concerns and uphold safety policies in compliance with District regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment and perform additional duties as assigned.
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- PTAC Membership to ARC
- Discounts on some programming
- KinderCare Discount
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum age of 18 is required
- High school graduate or G.E.D.
- CPR and AED certification
- Basic knowledge of tasks involved in the general upkeep of athletic grounds and fields and maintenance garages preferred but not required
- Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
AHPD OVERVIEW
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.
The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.
Salary : $15 - $17
