# Palatine Park District jobs and careers

> 15 open roles at Palatine Park District as of October 29, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/palatine-park-district

Our mission is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks, program and recreational facilities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors while being fiscally responsible stewards of community assets and tax dollars.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 15 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 2 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $37k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $62k |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Employees | 501 to 1,000 |
| Industries | Government, Non Profit, Parks, Recreation |
| Website | https://palatineparks.org |

## Newest open roles

- [Group Fitness Instructor](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a323a40a-7776-4ba9-b5de-bb203f841586), Birchwood Recreation Center Palatine, IL ($58k to $62k)
- [Little Strikers Soccer League Timer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/06523854-fd32-445c-bc5d-e94b9e9726e6), Birchwood Recreation Center Palatine, IL ($27k to $29k)
- [Music Instructor-Piano](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/0a523292-4f90-4746-8f9f-11ad453ece9d), Community Center Palatine, IL ($52k)
- [CARE Program Staff](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/484aa24a-73bf-4fd9-847b-c35ca5b9636d), Various Palatine, IL ($33k to $35k)
- [Youth Visual Arts Instructor](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/21fce9a1-a617-4968-aa3b-223b1a7ed290), Various Palatine, IL ($35k)
- [Swim Instructor, Harper College](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c469dc02-726d-4acc-b7b3-f763c95c5512), Harper College Health & Recreation Center Palatine, IL ($31k)
- [Facility Attendant IMRF](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6baf25e5-566b-42e8-9caf-b19f8058bddd), Community Center Palatine, IL ($35k)
- [Basketball Scorekeeper](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/3f0d92c1-729c-4c7e-b658-126c941bbbe8), Birchwood Recreation Center Palatine, IL ($31k to $33k)
- [ECC Afterschool Site Director](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/56603354-5640-482b-9c94-575b8ff80859), Falcon Park Recreation Center Palatine, IL ($42k to $44k)
- [ICompete Dance Instructor](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5d940380-d3c0-4125-88a0-3081b92c6c2e), Various Palatine, IL ($42k to $46k)
- [Swim Team Coach](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/d57bb5cf-d8c7-4d8a-93ff-0945f19a64ed), Various Palatine, IL ($31k to $37k)
- [ICompete Support Staff](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6292f010-851c-403a-bebe-9c40fd430708), Falcon Park Recreation Center Palatine, IL ($33k)
- [Theatre Technician (Level II)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/1cbb6afb-9616-4dfe-9562-a1bd8223b66f), Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Palatine, IL ($48k to $52k)
- [Facility Attendant](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/14c615e4-3fd6-4ac0-a9c6-b45a3cd1703d), Various Palatine, IL ($33k)
- [Gymnastics Instructor/Coach](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c19b2aa6-8e2b-4cc4-ad79-0e77e799cff2), Community Center Palatine, IL ($31k to $42k)
- [Water Polo Coach](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/997cd167-7a12-470b-8596-614fa000b5d8), Various Palatine, IL ($31k to $42k)

## Leadership

- Benjamin Rea, Executive Director
- Alison Shariatzadeh, HRC Coordinator
- Mark Dolphin, Athletics Manager
- Michelle Eckelberry, Director of District Services
- Erik Klebosits, Assistant Golf Professional/operations Manager
- Cathi Fabjance, C.a.r.e. Manager
- Katie Waszak, Superintendent of Recreation Programming

## Common questions

### Is Palatine Park District hiring right now?

Yes. Palatine Park District has 15 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Palatine Park District pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Palatine Park District is $37k a year, and the highest is $62k.

### Who leads Palatine Park District?

Benjamin Rea, Executive Director, is at the top of Palatine Park District's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Palatine Park District?

Pick a role on Palatine Park District's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Palatine Park District's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.