Urbana Park District
The Urbana Park District oversees 22 parks, natural areas, and several facilities. Through the park and recreation system, a variety of fitness & wellness programs and educational nature opportunities are offered year-round. Students will have the opportunity to be a soccer coach or work in environmental education.
Soccer coach - EDUC 2021 students will participate in coaching meetings and strategy sessions, work alongside parent-coaches, assist with practices two evenings a week, and help coach Saturday games. Extensive knowledge of soccer is not required. Illinois students will receive training in soccer rules and effective coaching. This opportunity should appeal to students who are interested in coaching, fitness & exercise physiology, working with parents, and mentoring youth.
Environmental education - EDUC 201 students will learn the curriculum in a 3-hour training session then work with senior Park District educators to deliver instruction. Illinois students will also lead small student groups, and assist with the development of instructional packets used by teachers to integrate school curriculum with instruction delivered on site in Busey Woods and Meadowbrook Park. This opportunity should appeal to EDUC 201 students interested in sustainability, educational policy, environmental and outdoor education, science education, curriculum planning and instruction.
IMPORTANT: Students need to complete an application form, submit a short resume, and interview with the Park District as well as submit a background check. 3-4 hours per week is a minimum.
505 W Stoughton St.
Urbana, IL 61801
www.urbanaparks.org
Soccer coach - EDUC 2021 students will participate in coaching meetings and strategy sessions, work alongside parent-coaches, assist with practices two evenings a week, and help coach Saturday games. Extensive knowledge of soccer is not required. Illinois students will receive training in soccer rules and effective coaching. This opportunity should appeal to students who are interested in coaching, fitness & exercise physiology, working with parents, and mentoring youth.
Environmental education - EDUC 201 students will learn the curriculum in a 3-hour training session then work with senior Park District educators to deliver instruction. Illinois students will also lead small student groups, and assist with the development of instructional packets used by teachers to integrate school curriculum with instruction delivered on site in Busey Woods and Meadowbrook Park. This opportunity should appeal to EDUC 201 students interested in sustainability, educational policy, environmental and outdoor education, science education, curriculum planning and instruction.
IMPORTANT: Students need to complete an application form, submit a short resume, and interview with the Park District as well as submit a background check. 3-4 hours per week is a minimum.
505 W Stoughton St.
Urbana, IL 61801
www.urbanaparks.org