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The weather may be cold outside but it is never too early to begin thinking about warmer weather and baseball season! For the upcoming 2025 season there will be some new changes with signing up for Villa Grove Little League. We will offer our normal divisions (Coach Pitch, Minors and Majors) However, registration will be handled differently. To comply with Little League, ALL LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL REGISTRATION (coach pitch, minor, major) will be done using Sports Connect. JR PONY BASEBALL will also register through this site!

The link to this new page will be:

www.leagues.bluesombrero.com/villagrovelittleleague

Registration will be open February 1st through March 1st.

For questions please contact:

Kyle Miller

Program Coordinator

kyle.miller@villagrove.org

217-832-4900

Spring Soccer is almost here! Get ready to lace up your cleats and aim for the goal!

Soccer registration for the spring season will be open February 1st through March 1st

2025 Spring Soccer Divisions:

U4 (3-4yo)

U6 (5-6yo)

U8 (7-8yo)

U10 (9-10yo)

U12 (11-12yo)

U14 (13-14yo)

U18 (14-18yo)

Register online at Villa Grove Rec Desk

OPEN TO RESIDENTS AND NON RESIDENTS!

Any questions please contact:

Kyle Miller

Program Coordinator

kyle.miller@villagrove.org

217-832-4900

Warmer weather will be here before you know it, and so will spring/summer rec sports!

Baseball and softball registration will be open February 1st though March 1st.

Villa Grove will once again offer the following divisions for baseball and softball:

Baseball:

Little League - Coach Pitch (7-8yo)

Little League - Minor (9-10yo)

Little League - Major (11-12yo)

Jr Pony (13-15yo)

Age cutoff is August 31st, 2025

Softball:

2nd/3rd Coach Pitch

4th/5th Player Pitch

6th-8th (Jr High)

9th-16yo (Jr Girls)

Okaw Valley League Rules - Grades are determined by the upcoming (2025-2026) school year

Tee Ball (CO-ED) - 5-6yo

For Little League Baseball divisions and Jr Pony please register at - https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/villagrovelittleleague

For tee ball and softball register at - Villa Grove Rec Desk

For questions please contact:

Kyle Miller

Program Coordinator

kyle.miller@villagrove.org

217-832-4900

Position: Community Rec Center – Guest Team Member

• Type: Part-time

• Salary/Pay Rate: $15 per hour

• Posted Date: Ongoing

• Submit Resume along with 3 professional references to cpsjobs@villagrove.org, in person at Administrative Office, or mail 612 E. Harrison Street, Villa Grove, IL 61956.

HOURS:

Hours per week will consist of 10 – 30 hours, and varies due to staffing availability. Available Shifts: Morning ~ 5:15 – 10:15 a.m.; Mid-day ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Evening 3:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

SUMMARY:

This position facilitates front-line operations at the Villa Grove Community Rec Center by greeting guests and providing customer service. The team member provides information to patrons regarding the community center, programs, services, and events. This position must also process registrations, sell facility memberships, and schedule facility/park shelter rentals. Ideal candidates need to have a high computer literacy and exceptional attention to detail. Must be 16 years or older to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure a quality visit to the Villa Grove Community Rec Center guests by receiving and greeting individuals and professionally assisting them as needed.

• Provides quality customer service tasks for these areas. (Tasks include but not limited to: guest check-in, sales, facility reservations, activity registrations, equipment checkout, answering phones, concession or pro-shop sales).

• Prepare shift deposits and drawers at beginning/end of shift.

• Enforce facility policy and procedure by informing guests of existing policies; observe guest use and informs Director of improper facility or equipment use.

• Provides clerical support by assisting with maintenance of various records and sorting/filing needs.

• Conduct facility tours.

• Have flexibility to work holidays and weekends.

• Attend all staff meetings, training, and orientations.

• Assist with special events.

CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred):

• Certifications in CPR/AED & First Aid or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Have excellent customer service skills, a pleasant personality, and enjoy interacting with guests.

• Will know modern office procedures, methods and general office equipment such as: computer, copier, fax, telephone, etc.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public.

• Will be proficient with applicable computer software applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Provide superior customer service and resolve customer complaints.

• Possess basic cash handling skills and have the ability to operate a point-of-sale system.

• Has the ability to perform multiple functions at once and the ability to handle the public in a friendly and professional manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed in an indoor fitness environment but while performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during program oversight and evaluation. The employee may regularly travel to and from buildings to complete job responsibilities and tasks assigned.

• The noise level in the work environment may be loud at times with frequent interruptions and frequent contact with members of the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Physical effort may require, but not limited to, lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.