Sponsored by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, the Externship Program enables outstanding young professionals 35 years of age and younger in the parks and recreation field to interact with and learn from members of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, and other individuals who attend the NRPA Congress and its associated meetings. Up to four Externs are selected each year, of which two are Ernest T. Atwell diversity externships.
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The Senior Olympics Committee is looking for event volunteers!
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In 2012, IPRA launched the Leadership Academy, an intensive six-month program that benefits park and recreation professionals, regardless of what stage they are in their career.
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Certification is important to demonstrate that you have an understanding of the basic competencies needed to be successful in the parks and recreation profession.
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This lecture will discuss how every child who comes to the playground should be able to play on developmentally and age-appropriate equipment.
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CPSIs are individuals certified to inspect playgrounds for safety hazards and to ensure compliance with national standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSI Course is a preparatory tool for the CPSI Certification Examination.
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This is NOT your typical social media session!
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A bulk of the details regarding the Park Pursuit will be kept confidential until the day of the event. We can tell you this...after meeting at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park for check-in, you will receive your t-shirts and the clue to your first task. Your team will be challenged throughout the Park Pursuit...testing your knowledge and adding some fun activities we couldn't resist. You must strategically plan your course of action to complete each task. How you complete the task is up to you...will you outsmart your competitors?
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Feel free to share this information with interested associates/businesses!
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Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!

• Superintendent of Recreation & Facilities, DeKalb Park District
• Accounting Assistant, Park District of Highland Park
• Buildings Maintenance Technician, Mt. Prospect Park District
• Camp Coordinator, Village of Lincolnwood

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The St. Charles Park District announced that it has received a $259,000 grant funded by the State of Illinois OSLAD (Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development) Program, making it one of 46 park districts across the state to receive a share of this year’s $16.5 million grant distribution. Governor Pat Quinn announced the recipients during an April 5, 2014, ceremony at the Community Park District of LaGrange Park.
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School Age/Day Camp Committee Meeting - 4/24/14
Northfield Community Center
11:00AM - 1:00PM

Recreation Section: Social Committee Meeting - 4/25/14
Downers Grove Park District - Recreation Center
1:00PM - 3:00PM

Therapeutic Recreation Section Meeting & Education Session - 5/1/14
NEDSRA
9:30AM - 11:30AM

Park & Natural Resource Management Section Meeting & Discussion - 5/8/14
Village of Lisle - PrairieWalk & Morton Arboretum
9:30AM - 11:00AM

Recreation Section & Facility Management Section Meeting & Education - 5/9/14
Oak Brook Park District - Family Recreation Center
1:30PM - 3:45PM

Diversity Section Meeting and Workshop - 5/14/14
Ray Graham - Hanson Center
10:00AM - 1:00PM