Zone Facilities Specialist

Job Details Job Location: Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $ $31.00 Hourly

Job Title: Zone Facilities Specialist (IMRF)

Department:   Recreation

Location: Business Center Dr, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Reports To:    Recreation Supervisor of The Zone

Supervises:  

Status: Part-time, Non-exempt, IMRF

Essential Functions

The Zone Facilities specialist provides support to assist the Recreation Supervisor of The Zone with developing, administrating and overseeing all general building and parkour operations including, but not limited to parties, rentals, programs and customer service.

Administrative

• Attend and participate in mandatory staff and training meetings. Meet regularly with Recreation Supervisor
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, disciplining and evaluating
• Assist with the scheduling of part-time staff
• Supervise room rentals as scheduled
• Oversee supervision of The Zone and perform rotating checks of the parkour, turf and party room areas including all opening and closing procedures of The Zone
• Assist in developing programming (i.e. class schedules, open gyms, birthday parties, special events etc.)
• Assist with all Special Events at The Zone as requested
• Work with Superintendent of Marketing for social media posts
• Assist with daily cash control, counting of revenue, preparing bank deposits and taking deposits to bank. Includes preparation of cash bank for next shift.
• Function as the on-site facility manager during any programming hours and rentals
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned
• May need to assist, teach and/or supervise parkour classes, open gym and birthday parties as needed
• Keep supervisor(s) informed of any problems or special occurrences
• Utilize POS cash register
• Respond to participant concerns, complaints and suggestions as directed by supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with parkour programs, birthday parties and rentals

Additional Functions

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Park District's policies and operations, and enforce these in a positive manner
• Carry out all rules and regulations of the park district community centers
• Develop and maintain working relationships with ALL park district departments

Risk Management

• Hand in all accident/incident reports to the Recreation Supervisor
• Report broken equipment/supplies to the Recreation Supervisor
• Actively support and enforce the safety program instituted by the Park District
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules
• Attend required safety program and in-service education meetings
• Perform parkour safety checks and corrects unsafe conditions and/or report them to Safety Coordinator
• Use material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and/or moving objects 50 pounds or heavier
• Address unsafe employee and patron behaviors by approaching, correcting and coaching
• Enforce safety disciplinary policies and procedures
• Use protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to pathogens
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits and active participation in the agency's risk management program
• Administer First Aid and take charge in the event of any emergencies.

Required: 

• Excellent (oral and written) communication and organization skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Ability to deal positively and cooperatively with people of all ages. 
• Ability to oversee and direct staff when supervisor is out of the office
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment
• Exhibit quality leadership and be a good role model.

Recommended:

•   A formal education in a related area preferred
  • Associate's degree (2 year) in Management or closely related field
  • Or a minimum of five (5) years of progressive management/supervisory experience
• Cash control experience preferred
• Organizational and management skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a wide variety of duties
• Experience in training, supervising, motivating and evaluating staff
• Proficient knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications
• WFPF Assistant Parkour Coach Certification within 3 months of employment start date

Physical Considerations

• See the attached "Essential Functions Pertaining to the Job"

Customers:

Internal:   Other Park District staff

External:  Patrons of River Trails Park District, residents of Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights

Salary Range: $21-31

Created October 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is intended to be an illustrative, and not an exhaustive, listing of experiences, skills and duties of this position.

**A copy of this signed position description will be placed in the personnel file

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERTAINING TO JOB

In an 8 hour work day, employee may:

a Stand/Walk None hours hours X hours

b Sit None hours hours X hours

c Drive None    X hours hours hours

Employee may use hand(s) for repetitive:

Single Grasping Fine Manipulation Pushing & Pulling

Employee may use foot/feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls"

yes X no

Employee may: Not At All Occasionally Frequently

Bend X

Twist X

Squat X

Climb X

Reach X

Employee will be required to perform the following work:

Sedentary Work Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

  X Light Work Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.  Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

Light Medium Work.  Lifting 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Medium Work Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Light Heavy Work.     Lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Heavy Work Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

JOB CLASSIFICATION X Office/Clerical Non-Office/Clerical

Qualifications

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