Peoria Park District jobs and careers
RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER - PEORIA, IL 61603
As of November 12, 2026, Peoria Park District has 54 open roles.
About Peoria Park District
The Peoria Park District (formal name: The Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria) was organized in 1894 and was the first park system formed in Illinois. Our mission: We contribute to healthy and vibrant communities by responsibly using our resources to offer high quality parks, recreation, and education experiences to those who live, work, or play in our District. We will be responsible stewards of all District resources. We will focus on services that make the greatest impact. We will create a culture that values and supports each other, those we serve and our community. The Peoria Park District has been honored with the highest and most prestigious honor attainable by a park and recreation agency: the 2010 Gold Medal Grand Award by the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association. Interested in working or volunteering with us? Visit us online at: https://peoriaparks.org/careers/
- Headquarters
- RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER - PEORIA
- Hiring in
- 1 city
Leadership
The top of Peoria Park District's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.
Emily Cahill
Executive Director
21 reports
Kadar Heffner
Supervisor Of Business Services
Shannon Trone
Program Leader
7 reports
Joe Christian
Sales And Sponsorship Manager
Brittany Moldenhauer
Marketing Manager
David Gray
Recruitment & Professional Development Manager
Matt Freeman
Superintendent Of Parks
7 reports
Jennifer Swanson
Supervisor of Advancement and Communications
Open roles at Peoria Park District 54
- Ice Rink Support$31k to $37kOwens Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Golf Customer Service Attendant$31k to $42kMadison Golf Course, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Manager On Duty RiverPlex$33k to $37kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Security Officer$35k to $40kVarious Locations, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Pool Manager$42k to $50kGwynn Family Aquatics Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- FOCUS Program Facilitator$33k to $37kHisra, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Youth Basketball Instructor$31k to $33kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Park Patrol Officer (Part Time)$62,400Noble Administration Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Lifeguard$31k to $35kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Golf Customer Service Attendant - Golf Learning Center$31,200Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Group Exercise Instructor$31k to $42kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Inclusion Services Staff HISRA$32k to $37kHisra, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Seasonal Park Maintenance Staff$32k to $33kBradley Park, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Small Parks Assistant Manager$66k to $71kSmall Parks, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Sports Instructor$31k to $33kVarious Locations, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Van Driver Activity Leader Proctor$33,280Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Youth Baseball Site Supervisor$31,200Various Locations, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Zoo Concessions$31,200Peoria Zoo, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Customer Service & Volunteer Intern$35,360Owens Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Dance Instructor$31k to $35kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Community Recreation Intern$31k to $35kNoble Administration Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Custodian RiverPlex (Part Time)$31,200Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Grants and Impact Reporting Manager$62k to $72kNoble Administration Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- PlayHouse Floor Staff$31,200Peoria Playhouse, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Yoga Instructor$37k to $52kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Development Coordinator- Peoria Zoo$46k to $50kPeoria Zoo, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Park Patrol Officer$65k to $68kNoble Administration Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Peoria Zoo & Luthy Botanical Garden Curator of Horticulture, Grounds, & Environmental Services$68k to $73kLuthy Botanical Garden, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Education Intern Proctor$31k to $35kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Bartender$31,200Various Locations, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Customer Service Representative RiverPlex$31,200Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Event Planning Intern Zoo$35,360Peoria Zoo, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Head Lifeguard$39,5203 days ago
- Seasonal Park Maintenance Staff$33k to $35kLakeview Park, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Seasonal Park Maintenance Staff$33k to $35kRiverfront Park, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Building Supervisor - Lakeview and Franciscan Recreation Centers$31k to $33kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Adult Soccer Referee$72,800Detweiller Park, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Guest Services Assistant Rental Zoo Luthy$32k to $35kPeoria Zoo, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Head Lifeguard$39,520Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Seasonal Park Maintenance Staff$33k to $35kSmall Parks, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Youth Basketball Instructor (Proctor)$34k to $35kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Membership Sales Associate RiverPlexPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- After School Program Instructor$42k to $73kVarious Locations, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Cashier and Gift Shop Admissions Staff Zoo$31,200Peoria Zoo, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Adult Literacy Teacher Moonlight$52k to $73kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Gwynn Family Aquatic Center - Cashier$31,200Gwynn Family Aquatics Center, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Personal Trainer$46k to $52kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Swim Instructor$37k to $44kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Program Staff HISRA$31k to $37kHisra, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- STEAM Activity Leader$32k to $35kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Zoo Assistant Custodian$32k to $33k3 days ago
- Airport Gift Shop Cashier$31,200Moonlight at Pia Gift Shop, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Athletics Intern$31k to $35kPeoria, IL, United States3 days ago
- Golf Customer Service Attendant$31,200Newman Golf Course, Peoria, IL, United States3 days ago
Peoria Park District jobs: common questions
- Is Peoria Park District hiring right now?
- Yes. Peoria Park District has 54 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
- Where is Peoria Park District hiring?
- The most open roles are in Peoria (52).
- How much does Peoria Park District pay?
- Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Peoria Park District is $38k a year, and the highest is $73k.
- Where is Peoria Park District headquartered?
- Peoria Park District is headquartered in RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER - PEORIA, IL 61603.
- Who leads Peoria Park District?
- Emily Cahill, Executive Director, is at the top of Peoria Park District's org chart.
- How do I apply for a job at Peoria Park District?
- Pick a role on Peoria Park District's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Peoria Park District's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.