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The Fox Valley Park District is a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people. Recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Agency, Fox Valley holds the nation’s highest honor as a National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management Serving the communities of Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora, the District maintains 170 parks and 48 miles of inter-connected regional trails amid 2,500 acres of parkland. Connected by the Fox River, our communities are tied together by the District’s commitment to promote vibrant, healthy lifestyles through fun and safe recreation opportunities that are environmentally and fiscally responsible. The Fox Valley Park District…Where Fun Begins

The Fox Valley Park District is an Equal Opportunity. Minority candidates encouraged to apply

To apply please complete an online employment application on our website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org; PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER https://foxvalleyparkdistrictilemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or related field and at least three years related experience and/or training. Experience and understanding of park and recreation administration, program planning, supervision, personnel procedures, and safety is required. CPRP certification preferred. Previous supervisory experience required. Excellent customer service skills with strong communication skills in both verbal and written format. Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite, experience with recreation software and aptitude to learn other applications. Experience in RecTrac Recreation software a plus. Must have strong organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Self-motivated, creative and analytical are desired traits. Must have a valid IL driver’s license and provide own transportation.

Duties: 
Under the direction and supervision of the Gymnastics & Dance Program Manager, the Recreation Supervisor is responsible for planning, budgeting, organizing, publicizing, staffing, scheduling, management and safety of all assigned programs across three locations, including but not limited to gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, special events, and birthday parties; to meet the needs of our customers and the community.  The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for providing financial reports and evaluation/analysis as related to programs, research regarding potential programs and any correspondence needed.  Other duties include but are not limited to: updating brochure, public relations including news releases, program management, purchasing, class instruction, staff recruitment and training, and other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position.

To apply please complete an online employment application on our website: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org; PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER https://foxvalleyparkdistrictilemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

The Fox Valley Park District is a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people. Recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Agency, Fox Valley holds the nation’s highest honor as a National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management. Serving the communities of Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora, the District maintains 171 parks and 48 miles of interconnected regional trails amid 2,500 acres of parkland. Sharing the shores of the Fox River, our communities are united by the district’s commitment to promote vibrant, healthy lifestyles through fun and safe recreation opportunities that are environmentally and fiscally responsible. The Fox Valley Park District … Where Fun Begins!

The Fox Valley Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications: A bachelors degree in Marketing or a closely related field with five to seven years experience in a related field is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have excellent organizational and project management skills and exhibit strong attention to detail. Leadership with strong facilitation/presentation skills required. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office in PC environment is required. Web design experience considered an asset. Must have a valid Illinois Drivers License and be able to provide own transportation

Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing & Digital Communications manager is a catalyst for the creation of content, marketing plans and digital initiatives for the District. This includes websites, social media, e-mail automation, PR and media activities, sales collateral and advertising. This position will be responsible for developing analytics and measurables around marketing efforts. Specific duties include maintenance of websites, social media content development, SEO and keyword plans, district-wide facility messaging, and e-mail campaigns. Utilize public relations techniques to elevate District profile with internal and external constituents. Assist in the creation of marketing plans for daily fee and revenue facilities. Collaborate on graphic design and print production. Provide a professional marketing presence and promote the district at select events.

Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) enriches the lives of children and adults with disabilities through a partnership with 17 Park Districts located within the northwest suburbs of Chicago.  NWSRA provides outstanding recreation opportunities for people with disabilities within our partner Park Districts through weekly programs, adult day programs (PURSUIT), special events, day camps and inclusion in Park District programs. NWSRA is a park district that serves people with disabilities. 

Job Summary: 

Coordinator will support the Support Services Department.  Coordinator will assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate recreation and leisure programs for children and adults with disabilities. Assists the Support Services Manager with overseeing and managing part-time/seasonal employees in supporting programs for individuals.

Qualifications:  

Graduate from accredited college or university with a BA/BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field of study. Must have knowledge of and ability to confidently work effectively with individuals with disabilities. Current National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or the ability to get certified within an allotted amount of time determined by the policy of the Association and/or the Executive Director. 

This is a full-time, exempt position. Weekly schedule is generally 40 – 45 hours. Weekends and evenings occasionally based on schedule. Position starting range is $44,722.80 annually DOE.

To Apply:  Visit us at  www.nwsra.org/jobs to complete an online application and submit your current resume.  For questions on this position please call Darleen Negrillo - Superintendent of Administrative Services at (847)392-2848 or email at dnegrillo@nwsra.org. 

Salary Range: $33.44-$46.82/hour
*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

 

Under the direction of the Conservation and Outdoor Division Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of comprehensive environmental/outdoor recreation programs for the citizens of Evanston.  Programs could include, but are not limited to, summer camp, activities, seminars, field trips, special events and facility rentals. The Program Coordinator may act as the supervisor on duty in the absence of the Division Manager. The position is also responsible for supervising employees, contracted vendors and volunteers.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following)

●                Develops, implements, supervises, coordinates and evaluates programs, special events, drop in programs, family activities and a variety of workshops and seminars related to environmental education and recreation. Classes are located at the Ecology Center sites as well as at the various sites throughout the City. 

●                Prepares and creates displays and exhibits.

●                Recruits, interviews and recommends part-time employees, seasonal employees and contracted vendors for center programs.

●                Assists with conducting community outreach to local organizations, schools and affiliate organizations.

●                Ensures programs and services are well organized, meet their objective and are safe for all participants.

●                Prepares a variety of written program material, reports, and correspondence, maintains files as required in addition to the preparation of financial records such as including budget recommendations, revenue and expense reports, and the preparation of invoices for payments

●                Consults with other Program Coordinators and the Division Manager regularly regarding center activities and programs.

●                Manages volunteers for ecology program offerings and special events.

●                Answers questions from 311, customer phone calls, emails, as well as in-person questions, comments, and concerns.  

●                Assists the Division Manager with developing, executing, implementing, and adhering to the annual program budget, and strategic and operational plan for the department/center.

●                Works to develop collaborative partnerships with organizations in the public, non-profit organizations such as the Evanston Environmental Association, Citizen’s Greener Evanston, Evanston Garden Clubs, etc.

●                Collaborates with Community Services division staff in the development and continued improvements and modifications of all program offerings at the Ecology Center.

●                Trains, supervises and evaluates employees and volunteer staff in the programs under his/her direction, including assigning specific tasks and works hours accordingly.  

●                Enforces rules pertaining to the overall health and safety of the participants.

●                Reports any unsafe conditions to the Division Manager or submits work order requests to the City’s 311 system.

●                Attends training(s) and conferences to enhance personal development and gain more knowledge.

●                Attends department and other meetings as required.

●                Purchases program supplies on an as needed basis and within budget.

●                Ensures that all employees and volunteers under his/her direction are practicing excellent customer service, and that all policies and procedures are properly implemented.

●                Performs other duties as assigned.

 

●                Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Education, Leisure Studies or a substantially similar area or three (3) years or more of programming experience in a parks and recreation program.

●                Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

●                Must possess current First Aid/CPR certifications or obtain them within the first six (6) months.

●                Certification as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is preferred.

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●                Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:  

●                Ability to deal positively and effectively with the general public and other staff and individual agencies or persons.

●                Strong customer service and teamwork orientation.

●                Ability to deliver strong presentations and programs to different audiences and user groups.

●                Considerable knowledge of and ability to use Internet search engines, word processing software, email, registration software (RecTrac), and Windows operating systems.

●                Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

●                Ability to prepare work assignments, research issues summaries, letters and memorandum and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, dictation and style.

●                Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors. 

 

Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of projects, reports and meetings.  Guidance is provided through the City Code, departmental policies, City operating practices and procedures, and other resources as applicable to the specific project assigned.  Work is evaluated annually with respect to programming initiatives, problem-solving ability, customer service, research and analytical skill, written and verbal communication skills, and performance in accordance with this classification standard.

 

The Program Coordinator has regular contact with the public, other departmental employee and supervisors.  

 

 | SELECTION METHOD | TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST | LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
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| Structured Oral Interview |   |  

 

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position.  Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.

 

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity.  The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.  Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY)

 

Summary

Responsible for providing technical assistance and support of computer systems. Manages help desk requests and aids in troubleshooting and issue resolution for end-users. Also responsible for assisting in installing, monitoring, and maintaining the District’s computer hardware, software, telecommunications, and other related automated office equipment. May be on-call for evening and weekend hours. This position serves as the first point of contact for staff assistance and excellent customer service and communication skills are a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

Associate degree in Applied Computer Science or related data processing fields including 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

 

All applicants must apply online at

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=38142&clientkey=315B3AF80DDEE71A200E9AE10728AA6C

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.