The Gurnee Park District is excited to be recruiting for this newly created position, developed to support our growing cultural arts program portfolio.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Recreation, the Cultural Arts Supervisor oversees a flourishing dance program that features a spring and fall recital, a growing theater program, as well as supplemental cultural and performing arts programs and camps. This position also will play a key role in developing innovative and creative cultural arts programming for the community. 

 

The Cultural Arts Supervisor directly oversees a dance coordinator, dance instructors, theater instructors, and programming staff. The Supervisor also provides leadership and guidance to contractual groups that the park district partners with to increase community offerings, ensuring services align with the park district’s values. This full-time role works a minimum of 40 hours per week, balancing typical office hours (8:30am-5pm) with a presence during programs and special events.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

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Job Purpose:
The full time Youth Engagement Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to design, recruit and maintain teen advisors who will lead the afterschool programs offerings from 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. as well as serve as the primary point of contact for the community recreation center from Monday-Friday typically from 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.


The Park District of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer!

The FLASH Manager is a full-time, exempt position. The position will oversee the Oak Lawn Park District’s FLASH Before & After School Program.

The Oak Lawn Park District is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. Some of the many benefits we offer include: Medical, Dental and Vision Care; Pension Plan (IMRF); Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick-time, Holidays); Employee discounts or free programs at park district facilities- free use of all fitness facilities for employees; Employee Assistance Program; Monthly Healthy Living Club Meetings- provide staff an opportunity to try different forms of recreational activities at no cost.

*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact Delaney Mossman at dmossman@olparks.com.

The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related discipline. At least two years of work experience in the field of recreation is desirable.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Community Pavilion General Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Will work harmoniously with Ridgeland School District 122 and Oak Lawn Hometown School District 123 to provide the FLASH Before & After School Program.
 Learn and utilize RecTrac software.
 Hire, staff and train 40+ seasonal staff to facilitate the FLASH Program.
 Complete needed staff-related functions such as scheduling, payroll, and evaluations.
 Provide excellent customer service to the families in the FLASH Program by offering quality care, a safe environment and flexible options to accommodate as many families as possible.
 Closely monitor FLASH billing and household balances to ensure timely payments.
 Follow up in a timely manner on delinquent payments and address according to policy.
 Work with the PR & Marketing Department to create advertisements and promotional materials for programming on a regular basis.
 Will evaluate non-contracted programming and operations on a regular basis to ensure we are meeting or exceeding the required 30% profit margin on revenue to cover overhead expenses.
 Assist in fulfilling agency’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, including attending any related meetings or performing any related job duties.
 Obeys and enforces District safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program that is pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.
 Work during mandatory Oak Lawn Park District holiday events.
 Attend meetings with other departments in the park district to keep informed of events within the district.

To apply and see the full job description, please visit https://olparks.bamboohr.com/careers/86.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), is a two-time National Gold Medal winner and leader in the field of special recreation. WDSRA is a progressive organization that is focused on meeting the needs of both its communities and its employees in the best manner possible. We are seeking a motivated, qualified professional to join our dynamic team. We are building our culture through flexibility and work-life integration, a competitive benefits package, a supportive team environment, and a renewed focus on talent management. We hope you consider applying to become a valued member of our energetic and enthusiastic organization.

The Program Supervisor is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with disabilities from childhood to adult ages with an emphasis on Special Events, Social and Cultural programs, and Day Camps 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop relationships with community partners, research current trends, and prepare lesson plans with effective and measurable objectives to create innovative year-round therapeutic recreational programming.

 Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school districts to facilitate, implement, and evaluate well-organized and successful camp experiences.

 Assess participants’ specific needs and create individualized behavior plans to help make every participant successful in each program.

 Orient, train, mentor, and evaluate camp staff and volunteers. Assist with training, supporting, and monitoring seasonal staff performance through specific program oversight. Secure and monitor contracted specialty instructors as needed.

 Input specific program details into the registration system to facilitate seasonal brochure development and participant enrollment.

 Prepare program-specific budgets for the manager’s approval and keep records of all expenditures within set budget limits.

 Fill the role of Head Instructor, Assistant, Driver, or Inclusion staff as needed in programs by executing established lesson plans, encouraging participant engagement, and ensuring participant safety.

 Monitor after-hours/weekend phone and respond to on-call situations as needed.

 Perform other duties as assigned.

Fulfill your job duties in line with agency policies, mission, vision, core values, and cultural expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in coordinating programs for individuals with a disability.

• A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and/or Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred

Interested candidates can highlight and right-click to apply or go to www.wdsra.com 
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The Marketing Specialist creates high-quality print and digital promotional materials from conception through completion while achieving the District’s communication and marketing objectives. Prioritizes and manages multiple projects in a timely manner, coordinating across various departments and within design specifications and budgetary guidelines. Performs duties in collaboration with other members of the marketing team to prepare promotional materials for the public and provide advertising support functions as needed

Major responsibilities include the following.  Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

This position may require working beyond traditional hours, some evenings and weekends for special events and programs inside or outside, particularly in the summer and fall seasons.

Other equipment includes Duplo Production Machines that slit/cut/crease/perforate/fold and printers/copiers with booklet and envelope capabilities. Camera equipment includes Canon DSLR camera, and iPhone

Benefits we offer:  

Medical Coverage- PPO or HMO &  Prescription Coverage        

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance        

Life Insurance (basic & voluntary)   

Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)

Pension / Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)

 Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation, Sick Time        

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Membership Dues 

Park District Facility Discounts and Usage Benefits

Pay is based off previous experience. 

Please apply at https://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/jobs