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Urbana Park District

UrVANa Unit Leader

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Urbana, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 9 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$31,744 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

UrVANa Unit Leader Urbana Park District - 3.8 Urbana, IL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Youth recreational activities facilitation Community health & wellness Experience teaching visual & performing arts Recreation therapy Program design Organizing community events Outdoor work experience Sports and outdoor activities Event planning Special events experience Sports Health promotion activities Managing educational programs Physical activity program development Entry level Specialization in creative arts instruction

Full Job Description JobID:

303

Position Type:

Outreach Date Posted:

7/13/2026

Location:

Health and Wellness Center This position performs work under the direction of the UrVANa Unit Supervisor, Outreach and Wellness Coordinator and Outreach and Wellness Manager. The UrVANa Unit Leader is responsible for assisting the UrVANa Unit Supervisor with the development and implementation of the mobile recreation programming. This includes, but is not limited to instruction, coordination and supervision of programs, sports, performing and visual arts, outdoor and general programming for all ages. The UrVANa unit will travel citywide and provide equipment and instructional activities for community events, which include: arts and crafts, sport, environmental, wellness, and fitness activities. Paid planning, meeting, and shopping time may be required. The UrVANa unit Leader will promote the mission of "You Belong Here" of the Urbana Park District in action and spirit.