Employment & Internship Opportunities
Join the Team!
The Waukegan Park District is committed to providing exceptional parks and lifelong recreation, fitness and leisure opportunities to the residents of our community.
To submit a general employment or internship application (also see below) or to become a Volunteer, visit the Belvidere Recreation Center, the Field House Sports and Fitness Center or the Jack Benny Center.
To complete a general application, download a copy of our Job Application and send it to:
Waukegan Park District
Human Resources
2000 Belvidere Street
Waukegan Illinois
(fax) 847-244-8270
To apply for a specific position, please see "Current Employment Opportunities" listed below.
Current Employment Opportunities
PLEASE NOTE:
- Below you will find a list of current WPD Employment Opportunities.
- For job descriptions and application instructions, please click on the title.
- Applications are required for all positions and are accepted via mail, e-mail, fax or drop off.
- It is important to follow the instructions found in each of the job postings.
- Any inquires should be directed to the contact person listed.
- The listings are grouped by department.
- Please mail applications to 2000 Belvidere St. Waukegan, IL 60085 unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Summer Employment
The park district has several summer seasonal positions available each year. Applicants/Students are encouraged to apply starting mid-December, during the holiday break, and no later than spring break. Rarely are positions available after June 1st.
Life Guard (Part-time Position)
Please click the link above for the job posting
Personal Trainer (Part-time Position)
Please click the link above for the job posting
Swim Lesson Instructor (Part-time Position)
Please click the link above for the job posting
Internship Opportunities
Our internship program enables college students to develop their knowledge of park and recreation in many functional areas, including: recreation, parks, cultural arts, athletics, fitness, facility management, risk management and marketing. Internships are administered at the department level; therefore, there is no centralized list. Both paid and unpaid internships are offered year-round and housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Current Internships Available
Field House Sports and Fitness Center at Hinkston Park
Please click the link above for the details on this posting
Special Recreation Association of Northern Lake County
Please click the link above for the details on this posting
Contact Information
Students should contact specific divisions to obtain a more detailed description of individual programs. Contact information is listed below:
| Superintendent of Recreation | Alicia Mentell | click to email | 847-360-4723 |
| Superintendent of Cultural Arts | Claudia Freeman | click to email | 847-360-4744 |
| Superintendent of Parks | Mike Trigg | click to email | 847-360-4724 |
| Manager of Special Recreation Services | Julie Schneider | click to email | 847-360-4762 |
| Manager of Risk Management | Tanya Brady | click to email | 847-360-4727 |
| Manager of Community Relations (Public Relations & Marketing) |
(vacant) | click to email | 847-360-4726 |
| General Administration & Finance | Greg Petry | click to email | 847-360-4721 |