Program & Event Coordinator - Athletics

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and the Service Employees International Union Local 73. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the District will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. The District is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under supervision, coordinates special programs and events to bring programming resources to parks that would otherwise be unavailable. Performs related duties as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience : 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, Skills and Abilities: 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. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 across all three regions of the Park District
ensuring high-quality programming that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, safety, and positive youth engagement
collaborating 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.