INSTRUCTOR, SENIOR CENTER

AHPD is hiring a Beginning Mah Jongg instructor for adults ages 50+.

Classes meet weekly beginning January 2027 at 10AM-12PM and 12:30-2:30PM. Wednesdays are preferred, but the teaching day is flexible. Part-Time Wages

Senior Center - General Recreation Instructor: Job Description

Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class

• Assists the Senior Supervisor in developing class/program information for inclusion in Program Guide
• Cleans up and puts away materials and equipment at the end of each class
• Works directly with the participants and assists them in completing the day’s project or activity
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook

~ EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduate or G.Minimum one-year experience instructing adults or seniors in the area of expertise
Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
Adult CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment; Adult CPR and AED Certification preferred

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.