All positions require the completion of an Employment Application. Applications differ for each department. Be sure to fill out the correct application if you are applying for positions in multiple departments.
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Splash City Family Waterpark
10 Gateway Dr. in Collinsville ~ www.SplashCity.com
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Lifeguard
Starting salary: $8.25-$11 an hour
Flexible hours (20-40 a week) include evenings and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: At least 16 years old. Must beat least 54 inches tall, able to see and hear possible emergencies, be able to lift 40 pounds to chest height, capableof walking or standing on concrete for up to four hours, must have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Lifeguard license, first aid and CPR certification required before season begins. Certification can be gained through Splash City. Employment can not be provided without certification. Lifeguards oversee the safety of all guests and enhance their enjoyment of the facilities through constant supervision, consistent rule enforcement, friendly service a helpful attitude, and, when necessary, performing rescues.
Head Lifeguard
Starting salary: $8.50-$11 an hour
Flexible hours (20-40 a week) including evening and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: 18 years or older. At least 54 inches tall, ability to see and hear possible emergencies,
be able to lift 40 pounds to chest height, capable of walking or standing on concrete for up to two hours, must
have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Lifeguard license, first aid and CPR certification required before opening day. Head lifeguards ensure efficient operations and excellent customer service through hands-on contact with guests and supervision of staff and park operations. You will interact on a regular basis with CARD staff.
Cashier
Starting salary: $8.25-$9 an hour
Flexible hours (15-40 a week) include evenings and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: High school diploma and prior experience. At least 18 years old, be bondable, able to see and hear guests and staff, have computer knowledge and ability, be able to accurately count money and fill out reports. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Cashiers quickly and efficiently process sales, serve as a resource to guests, answer telephones and disseminate information.
Guest Service
Starting salary: $8.25-$9 an hour (Guest Services Lead starting salary at $10 per hour)
Flexible hours (15-40 a week) include evenings and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: High school diploma and prior organized and/or administrative experience. Must be at least 18 years old, be bondable, able to see and hear guests and staff, have basic computer knowledge, be able to count money and fill out cash reports. Able to lift 40 pounds to chest height and able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Must have excellent communication and organizations skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Guest Services staff ensure the efficient operation of parties, group reservations and private rentals by serving as host/hostess to guests, organizing programs, processing transactions efficiently, keeping records, answering telephones and disseminating information. Additional duties may include visiting local businesses to promote Splash City.
Quality Assurance Team
Starting salary: $8.25-$10.50 an hour
Hours will vary as scheduled (20-40 a week)
Minimum qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, able to work independently with minimal supervision, capable of lifting 50 pounds to shoulder height, able to bend to the floor and reach/lift overhead. Quality Assurance employees strive to provide the highest levels of user satisfaction. Each member ensures that all areas of the water park are free of hazards, sanitary, safe and inviting.
Learn to Swim (LTS) Instructor
Fexible hours and schedule
Minimum qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old. At least 54 inches tall, ability to see and hear possible emergencies, be able to lift 40 pounds to chest height, capable of walking or standing on concrete for up to two hours, must have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Must be enthusiastic and great with kids and adults. Classes consist of group and private lessons with children as young as 3 years old.
CARD Parks Department
1345 Pleasant Ridge Road, Maryville ~ (618) 346-7529
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Park Specialist
Currently not hiring for this position
Weekend and Seasonal Park Worker
Salary: $8.25 an hour - Part-time, hourly, seasonal
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Parks
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and able to lift 30 pounds to chest height. Must be able to pass a criminal background check with no felony convictions. Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Required Duties: Open and close restrooms according to instructions; Replenish restroom supplies as needed
Ensure pavilions are clean and trash cans are emptied; Ensure pavilion reservation signs are posted; Empty all trash receptacles throughout park, picking up any litter along the way; Prepare scheduled ball fields to correct specifications; Secure all areas before leaving, including maintenance facility, vehicles and equipment;
Notify supervisor of unsafe or damaged equipment, facilities, park areas; Additional duties as assigned
Arlington Greens Golf Course
200 Arlington Dr. Granite City ~ (618) 931-5232
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Clubhouse Sales Clerk
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Manager, the Clubhouse Sales Clerk oversees the sales of merchandise, is able to explain the use of various products, schedules tee time reservations.
Specific duties: Answer telephone to take tee time reservations and answer customer inquires, be knowledgeable as to answer questions about the course and the game of golf, accurately ring-in sales using a computer-based system, accurately count money and complete appropriate daily reports, perform inventory of merchandise as directed, sweep clubhouse throughout the day, adjust clubhouse window shades to maintain comfortable environment
Preferred qualifications: Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, familiar with computer programs, enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. Enthusiastic personality and positive personal appearance, demonstrates ability to provide quality, courteous customer service, will perform duties as assigned.
Clubhouse Bartender
Flexible hours (15-35 a week) include evenings and weekends
The Clubhouse Bartender conducts over-the-counter retail sales of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food items as well as handles cash sales, counts cash drawers and conducts periodic inventory and re-stocking, and assists golfers as needed.
Specific duties: Provides excellent customer service, restocks all beverages at the bar as needed, ensures that all alcoholic sales are to age-appropriate customers, monitors customers for signs of intoxication or unruliness, knows correct portioning and mixes of various drink preparations, handles cash accurately and operates a POS cash register accurately, maintains Clubhouse Lounge in an orderly, clean and sanitary condition at all times.
Preferred qualifications: Excellent communication skills and enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently and as part as a team. Must be able to: lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, push/pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds, to repeatedly turn and bend, must obtain a food handler certificate within six months of employment, demonstrate a commitment to practice safety at all times, provide quality and courteous customer service, enthusiastic personality and professional appearance, will perform other such duties as required.
Cart Barn Attendant
Flexible hours (15-35 a week) include evenings and weekends
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Manager, the Cart Barn Attendant sees that golf cars are fully charged, brought out when needed, cleaned and stored appropriately and assist golfers as needed.
Specific duties: Provide excellent customer service, clean golf carts before and after each use, insure that all carts are in good working condition, tag all carts needing repair, fill on-course water coolers, oversee driving range; including picking up and washing range balls and rotating range tee position.
Preferred qualifications: Able to lift and carry water coolers, balls and other stock weighing up to 40 pounds, excellent communications skills, enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. Ability and commitment to practice safety at all times, enthusiastic personality and professional appearance, demonstrates ability to provide quality, courteous customer service, performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Irrigation Technician
Hours: 40 a week (will work weekends)
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent
Specific duties: Has basic knowledge of irrigation systems and repair, operates light and heavy machinery (line trimmer, sod cutter, chainsaw, Tri-plex mower, tractor, fairway mower, etc.), perform manual labor like shoveling, raking, laying sod, etc.
Preferred qualifications: Background in irrigation wiring, PVC pipe, pump station and irrigation controls, one year golf course experience, Illinois pesticide operator license, knowledge of turf species, preferred experience in landscaping, lawn care or golf course work
Golf Course Attendant
Hours: 40 a week (will work weekends)
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent
Specific duties: Operate light and heavy machinery (line trimmer, sod cutter, chainsaw, Tri-plex mower, tractor, fairway mower, etc.), perform manual labor like shoveling, raking, laying sod, light lifting, etc.
Preferred qualifications: One year golf course experience, Illinois pesticide operator license, knowledge of turf species, preferred experience in landscaping, lawn care or golf course work.
Card Recreation Department
10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville ~ (618) 346-7529
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Youth Programs
Athletic Program Instructors
Open Gym/Basketball Officials/Site Supervisors
Naturalist/Outdoor Education Speakers/Instructors
Arts and Crafts Programs
Educational and Motor Skill Development Programs
Dance Instructors
10 Gateway Dr. in Collinsville ~ www.SplashCity.com
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Lifeguard
Starting salary: $8.25-$11 an hour
Flexible hours (20-40 a week) include evenings and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: At least 16 years old. Must beat least 54 inches tall, able to see and hear possible emergencies, be able to lift 40 pounds to chest height, capableof walking or standing on concrete for up to four hours, must have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Lifeguard license, first aid and CPR certification required before season begins. Certification can be gained through Splash City. Employment can not be provided without certification. Lifeguards oversee the safety of all guests and enhance their enjoyment of the facilities through constant supervision, consistent rule enforcement, friendly service a helpful attitude, and, when necessary, performing rescues.
Head Lifeguard
Starting salary: $8.50-$11 an hour
Flexible hours (20-40 a week) including evening and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: 18 years or older. At least 54 inches tall, ability to see and hear possible emergencies,
be able to lift 40 pounds to chest height, capable of walking or standing on concrete for up to two hours, must
have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Lifeguard license, first aid and CPR certification required before opening day. Head lifeguards ensure efficient operations and excellent customer service through hands-on contact with guests and supervision of staff and park operations. You will interact on a regular basis with CARD staff.
Cashier
Starting salary: $8.25-$9 an hour
Flexible hours (15-40 a week) include evenings and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: High school diploma and prior experience. At least 18 years old, be bondable, able to see and hear guests and staff, have computer knowledge and ability, be able to accurately count money and fill out reports. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Cashiers quickly and efficiently process sales, serve as a resource to guests, answer telephones and disseminate information.
Guest Service
Starting salary: $8.25-$9 an hour (Guest Services Lead starting salary at $10 per hour)
Flexible hours (15-40 a week) include evenings and weekends.
Minimum qualifications: High school diploma and prior organized and/or administrative experience. Must be at least 18 years old, be bondable, able to see and hear guests and staff, have basic computer knowledge, be able to count money and fill out cash reports. Able to lift 40 pounds to chest height and able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Must have excellent communication and organizations skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Guest Services staff ensure the efficient operation of parties, group reservations and private rentals by serving as host/hostess to guests, organizing programs, processing transactions efficiently, keeping records, answering telephones and disseminating information. Additional duties may include visiting local businesses to promote Splash City.
Quality Assurance Team
Starting salary: $8.25-$10.50 an hour
Hours will vary as scheduled (20-40 a week)
Minimum qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, able to work independently with minimal supervision, capable of lifting 50 pounds to shoulder height, able to bend to the floor and reach/lift overhead. Quality Assurance employees strive to provide the highest levels of user satisfaction. Each member ensures that all areas of the water park are free of hazards, sanitary, safe and inviting.
Learn to Swim (LTS) Instructor
Fexible hours and schedule
Minimum qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old. At least 54 inches tall, ability to see and hear possible emergencies, be able to lift 40 pounds to chest height, capable of walking or standing on concrete for up to two hours, must have excellent communication skills and be able to think clearly and respond appropriately in an emergency. Must be enthusiastic and great with kids and adults. Classes consist of group and private lessons with children as young as 3 years old.
CARD Parks Department
1345 Pleasant Ridge Road, Maryville ~ (618) 346-7529
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Park Specialist
Currently not hiring for this position
Weekend and Seasonal Park Worker
Salary: $8.25 an hour - Part-time, hourly, seasonal
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Parks
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and able to lift 30 pounds to chest height. Must be able to pass a criminal background check with no felony convictions. Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Required Duties: Open and close restrooms according to instructions; Replenish restroom supplies as needed
Ensure pavilions are clean and trash cans are emptied; Ensure pavilion reservation signs are posted; Empty all trash receptacles throughout park, picking up any litter along the way; Prepare scheduled ball fields to correct specifications; Secure all areas before leaving, including maintenance facility, vehicles and equipment;
Notify supervisor of unsafe or damaged equipment, facilities, park areas; Additional duties as assigned
Arlington Greens Golf Course
200 Arlington Dr. Granite City ~ (618) 931-5232
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Clubhouse Sales Clerk
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Manager, the Clubhouse Sales Clerk oversees the sales of merchandise, is able to explain the use of various products, schedules tee time reservations.
Specific duties: Answer telephone to take tee time reservations and answer customer inquires, be knowledgeable as to answer questions about the course and the game of golf, accurately ring-in sales using a computer-based system, accurately count money and complete appropriate daily reports, perform inventory of merchandise as directed, sweep clubhouse throughout the day, adjust clubhouse window shades to maintain comfortable environment
Preferred qualifications: Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, familiar with computer programs, enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. Enthusiastic personality and positive personal appearance, demonstrates ability to provide quality, courteous customer service, will perform duties as assigned.
Clubhouse Bartender
Flexible hours (15-35 a week) include evenings and weekends
The Clubhouse Bartender conducts over-the-counter retail sales of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food items as well as handles cash sales, counts cash drawers and conducts periodic inventory and re-stocking, and assists golfers as needed.
Specific duties: Provides excellent customer service, restocks all beverages at the bar as needed, ensures that all alcoholic sales are to age-appropriate customers, monitors customers for signs of intoxication or unruliness, knows correct portioning and mixes of various drink preparations, handles cash accurately and operates a POS cash register accurately, maintains Clubhouse Lounge in an orderly, clean and sanitary condition at all times.
Preferred qualifications: Excellent communication skills and enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently and as part as a team. Must be able to: lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, push/pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds, to repeatedly turn and bend, must obtain a food handler certificate within six months of employment, demonstrate a commitment to practice safety at all times, provide quality and courteous customer service, enthusiastic personality and professional appearance, will perform other such duties as required.
Cart Barn Attendant
Flexible hours (15-35 a week) include evenings and weekends
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Manager, the Cart Barn Attendant sees that golf cars are fully charged, brought out when needed, cleaned and stored appropriately and assist golfers as needed.
Specific duties: Provide excellent customer service, clean golf carts before and after each use, insure that all carts are in good working condition, tag all carts needing repair, fill on-course water coolers, oversee driving range; including picking up and washing range balls and rotating range tee position.
Preferred qualifications: Able to lift and carry water coolers, balls and other stock weighing up to 40 pounds, excellent communications skills, enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team. Ability and commitment to practice safety at all times, enthusiastic personality and professional appearance, demonstrates ability to provide quality, courteous customer service, performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Irrigation Technician
Hours: 40 a week (will work weekends)
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent
Specific duties: Has basic knowledge of irrigation systems and repair, operates light and heavy machinery (line trimmer, sod cutter, chainsaw, Tri-plex mower, tractor, fairway mower, etc.), perform manual labor like shoveling, raking, laying sod, etc.
Preferred qualifications: Background in irrigation wiring, PVC pipe, pump station and irrigation controls, one year golf course experience, Illinois pesticide operator license, knowledge of turf species, preferred experience in landscaping, lawn care or golf course work
Golf Course Attendant
Hours: 40 a week (will work weekends)
Operating under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent
Specific duties: Operate light and heavy machinery (line trimmer, sod cutter, chainsaw, Tri-plex mower, tractor, fairway mower, etc.), perform manual labor like shoveling, raking, laying sod, light lifting, etc.
Preferred qualifications: One year golf course experience, Illinois pesticide operator license, knowledge of turf species, preferred experience in landscaping, lawn care or golf course work.
Card Recreation Department
10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville ~ (618) 346-7529
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Youth Programs
Athletic Program Instructors
Open Gym/Basketball Officials/Site Supervisors
Naturalist/Outdoor Education Speakers/Instructors
Arts and Crafts Programs
Educational and Motor Skill Development Programs
Dance Instructors
Current part-time/seasonal openings (as of January 1, 2010):
Employment Opportunities
Adult Programs
Hobby and Special Interest Programs
Dance and Aerobics Instructors
Athletic Program Instructors
Educational Program Instructors
Parenting/Grand-parenting Program Instructors
Financial Planning Program Instructors
Hobby and Special Interest Programs
Dance and Aerobics Instructors
Athletic Program Instructors
Educational Program Instructors
Parenting/Grand-parenting Program Instructors
Financial Planning Program Instructors
Aquatic Programs
(Training provided prior to start of the season)
Learn to Swim Instructors (seasonal)
Group Lessons-Infant, Preschool and/or Youth
Private Lessons-Preschool through Adult ages
Aquatic Exercise Instructors (seasonal)
(Training provided prior to start of the season)
Learn to Swim Instructors (seasonal)
Group Lessons-Infant, Preschool and/or Youth
Private Lessons-Preschool through Adult ages
Aquatic Exercise Instructors (seasonal)
Adult Fitness Programs
(Certification a plus)
Yoga Instructors
Pilates Instructors
Aerobics
(Certification a plus)
Yoga Instructors
Pilates Instructors
Aerobics
Please consider the following when applying for one of the Recreation Department positions:
~ Days and hours will vary as classes are scheduled with the possibility of including evening and weekends.
~ Class rates to be determined at date of hire.
~ Report to the departmental supervisor on a regular basis.
~ All lesson plans and class schedules subject to departmental supervisor’s approval.
~ We strive to provide the highest levels of user satisfaction.
~ Members of the Recreation Department must ensure efficient operations of classes and facilities and excellent customer service through hands-on contact with guests.
~ Days and hours will vary as classes are scheduled with the possibility of including evening and weekends.
~ Class rates to be determined at date of hire.
~ Report to the departmental supervisor on a regular basis.
~ All lesson plans and class schedules subject to departmental supervisor’s approval.
~ We strive to provide the highest levels of user satisfaction.
~ Members of the Recreation Department must ensure efficient operations of classes and facilities and excellent customer service through hands-on contact with guests.