Job Description
AHPD Overview
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season. The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a Driving Range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.
General Golf Information
Golf at the Arlington Heights Park District provides 27 holes of play at two courses and a driving Range. Arlington Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-68 course that has been a local favorite for over 40 years. Superbly manicured greens, tees, & fairways combine with an excellent design to provide a quality course for players of all levels. Nickol Knoll Golf Club is built on 56 hilly acres and is one of the most unique par 3 courses in the state. Three holes feature vertical-drop tee shots, and two holes boast up-hill shots to the green. The 9-hole, par-3 course features 27 sand bunkers, and water comes into play on two of the nine holes. Sunset Meadows Driving Range and Golf Learning Center has twenty-five hitting stations that are lighted for extended evening use with four target greens for additional course-like atmosphere. There is also a practice green available.
Job Specific Information
Come join the Arlington Heights Park District and be part of the team that makes our courses outstanding. Ideal candidates will be hard working, friendly, and team-oriented individuals. We are actively recruiting for the following positions:
Driving Range: This position includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Driving range is a fun place to meet many new people. Constant picking of the Driving Range and up keep is required. Must be 18+
Starter: Responsible for organizing golfers on the first tee to maintain safety and control of the course, may assist with the daily revenue and cash control of the Pro Shop, sells merchandise and assists customers at the golf clubs. Must be 18+.
Pro Shop Attendant: Responsible for efficient and friendly customer service throughout the golf shop, checking in golfers, accurately ringing up charges at the register and properly checking in all golfers prior to play. This also includes proper cash handling procedures as well as making sure that all standards of operations are being met. Must be 18+.
Cart Attendant: This fast-paced position is responsible for preparing, issuing and maintaining golf carts at Arlington Lakes Golf Course or Nickol Knoll Golf Course. Must be 16+.
The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.