Vernon Hills Park District

Marketing & Communications Manager

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/public relations/PM/graphic design or related field; 3+ years experience; writing/desktop publishing; Adobe Creative Suite; social media and website maintenance; Illinois driver’s license; CPR within six months.

Camp Director

18+, strong leadership and communication; camp/teaching experience preferred; CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days; able to commit to full program duration.

Camp Counselor

Must be 16+ by first day; CPR certification required prior to first day; supervise campers; commit to five days a week for eight-week camp; caring, enthusiastic, reliable, and a team player.

Park Maintenance

Minimum age 18; basic grounds maintenance and customer service; valid Illinois driver’s license; free from drugs/alcohol.

Lifeguard

Lifeguard with current certifications: Lifeguard Training, CPR, First Aid, and AED; must swim 300 yards non-stop and pass in-water skills tests.

Must be 16+ by first day; CPR cert required; supervise campers; commit to five days a week for eight-week camp; caring, enthusiastic, reliable.

Volunteer

Age 13+, guardians for under 18, friendly, able to work with staff/volunteers/public, may attend trainings, unpaid.

Personal Trainer

Certified through ACSM/NASM/ACE/ISSA or Bachelor's in Exercise Science; 1 year PT experience; CPR/AED/First Aid; knowledge of fitness equipment and trends.

Fitness Instructor

Must work with adults; committed to the program length; experienced, self-motivated, responsible; ACE, ASA AFAA certifications or equivalent; 1+ year group wellness teaching preferred.

Swim Coach

Coaches must be at least 16 years old, have CPR, First Aid, AED, and Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches or obtain within 6 months; competitive swim experience preferred.

Title	Location	Date
Marketing & Communications Manager Full Time · $75K-$80K · 3+ YOE Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 30, 2026
Camp Director Seasonal · $40K-$41K/yr Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 20, 2026
Camp Counselor Seasonal · $33K-$34K/yr Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 20, 2026
Park Maintenance Seasonal · $31K-$37K/yr Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
Lifeguard Seasonal · $34K/yr Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Feb 5, 2026
Camp Counselor Seasonal · $33K-$34K/yr Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Jan 23, 2026
Volunteer Volunteer · $21/yr Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Jan 12, 2026
Personal Trainer Part Time · $44K-$129K/yr · 1+ YOE Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Nov 3, 2025
Fitness Instructor Part Time · $42K-$50K/yr · 1+ YOE Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Nov 3, 2025
Swim Coach Part Time · $33K-$40K/yr Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Onsite	Oct 29, 2025

Activities	Managing public park systemsProviding recreational fitness programsOperating community aquatic centersOrganizing seasonal youth activitiesMaintaining athletic field facilities
Headquarters	US
Industries	GovernmentLeisure & Recreation
Name	Vernon Hills Park District
Employees	350
Type	Government
Tagline	Operates public parks and provides recreational services for the community.
Founded	1,973
Website	vhparkdistrict.org

Vernon Hills Park District

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