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 Starting Salary $50,000

 
Position Description Overview 
 
Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager (or assigned by), the Recreation Coordinator’s main focus of responsibility will entail assisting in the organization, administrative planning, marketing, operation and supervision of athletics, special events, child development, fitness programs and concession operations. Hires, trains, and supervises seasonal staff. Works with school personnel and special interest groups in coordinating facilities and program needs. Requires a flexible, energetic, creative individual with an excellent knowledge of recreation programming and computer knowledge as well as the ability to multi-task. Assist in the creation of the triannual brochure. Assist other staff with activities and special events sponsored by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department. This position will require weekend and evening hours dependent on the time of year and programs and events scheduled. 
 
Essential Job Functions 
 
1.      Responsible for assisting in the organization, administrative planning, operation and supervision of recreation programming. 

2.      Assist with the planning and organization of recreation programs and special events. 

3.      Create and maintain the seasonal triannual catalog for programs and events. 

4.      Assist in the creation of marketing materials for programs and events. 

5.      Manage and maintain partnership with school districts including; managing security procedures; opening and closing of all facilities; coordinating shared facilities with Yorkville School District 115 and other organizations as needed. 

6.      Assist in the moving, lifting, coordination and inventory of facility and program equipment. 

7.      Directly supervise and monitor recreation programs and events during the day, after school hours, evenings and weekends. 

8.      Personnel management, supervision and evaluation of recreation instructors, part time staff, seasonal staff, volunteers and coaches during activities, programs and special events. 

9.      Provide instructor payment reports, pre/post reports, information pertaining to programs and facilities, and conduct instructor evaluations. 

10.  Assist in registration for programs and facility rentals while maintaining confidentiality of personal information received from patrons. 

11.  Oversee the recording of data pertaining to recreation programs and operation for departmental quarterly reporting. 

12.  Recruit, hire, assign and schedule instructors, coaches, referees and part-time staff for activities and league events. 

13.  Assist with the development of new community partnerships. 

14.  Assist in the preparation of the annual "activity calendar" pertaining to hours and usage of the Yorkville School District’s facilities and other organizations as needed. 

15.  May regularly be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

16.  Perform other duties and functions as directed by the Superintendent of Recreation (or as assigned). 

 
Basic Requirements - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
 
1.      Must possess the knowledge and ability to organize and supervise coaches, instructors, and volunteers as it relates to recreation curriculum. 

2.      Will have the ability to independently resolve problems and mediate when necessary. 

3.      Will have strong administrative skills, experience in training and supervision. 

4.      Must establish and maintain good relationships with community, school district and administration. 

5.      Work record with references that show reliability, initiative, tact and productivity. Ability to establish priorities and make decisions, and to take appropriate action when necessary. 

6.      Will have the ability to calculate utilizing basic math skills. 

7.      Will have the ability to administer and supervise computer programming, networking and overall telecommunications. 

8.      Has the ability to schedule and implement duties in an effective and efficient manner. 

9.      Possess good communication and writing skills, trustworthiness, and a will to work. 

10.  Will have working knowledge of the park and recreation system. 

11.  Must maintain a valid driver’s license and abide by the United City of Yorkville’s vehicle policy. 

12.  Must comply with all rules, policies, regulations and procedures related to the United City of Yorkville’s employee manual. 

 
Minimum Preferred Experience and Education 
 
1.      Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, or other related field from a college or university. Prior experience in recreation field (experience) preferred. Currently certified or ability to obtain CPRP within the first year is preferred. 

2.      Must have experience in computer skills; data entry, registration software, various design software, Microsoft Suite, RecTrac preferred. 

3.      Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, must be highly organized and motivated. 

4.      Must have successfully completed a background investigation with findings of good character and no felony convictions. 

 
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and this obligation includes our commitment to providing 
reasonable accommodations when necessary to assist our employees and applicants who are disabled 
(and those who are pregnant or have a pregnancy related medical condition or disability) in order for 
those individuals to perform their essential job functions. If you are in need of a reasonable 
accommodation to perform the essential job functions listed above, we urge you to contact your 
supervisor or HR to schedule a meeting to discuss the available options. 

 
Satrting salary of $50,000. Submit cover letter, resume, and application to Tim Evans via email at tevans@yorkville.il.us.  Job description and application can be found online at http://www.yorkville.il.us/Jobs.aspx.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 



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 United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department

 Contact

Tim Evans
tevans@yorkville.il.us

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 65,000+ DOQ

Summary of Role:
Gold medal awarding-winning Glencoe Park District seeks an experienced Full-Time Program Manager for Camps, Art, and Youth. Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation and Facilities, the Program Manager for Camps, Art, and Youth is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating a variety of recreation programs including school-age summer camps, Before and After Care Program (Kids Club), arts and ceramics, dance and theatre, and general interest enrichments. In addition to program responsibilities, the Program Manager for Camps, Art, and Youth shall perform duties in personnel supervision, budgeting, marketing, purchasing, and customer relations as they relate to the Program Manager's specific areas of responsibility. Additional duties may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Recreation and Facilities and Director of Recreation and Facilities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
B.S. degree in Recreation and Park Administration or related field from an accredited college or university or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A minimum of two years of full-time program supervisory experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise part-time, seasonal, and contractual instructors; evaluate their performance by conducting site visits and creating standards and expectations
  • Responsible for developing, promoting, organizing, and supervising a variety of programming including, but not limited to: 
    • Before/After School Kids Club program
    • School Day Off Programs
    • School-Age Summer Camps
    • Youth and Adult Art/Ceramics Programs
    • Dance and Theatre Programs
    • General interest enrichments
  • Prepare or update parent manuals; maintain awareness of changes by organizations and sanctioning bodies involved in each program
  • Work with the school district in scheduling bus transportation from Glencoe schools to the Takiff Center, and coordination to/from programs at Weinberg Family Recreation Center
  • Responsible for the effective scheduling of programs and camps
  • Conduct parent orientation for Kids Club and Summer camps
  • Regularly seek public input as to desired new programs or changes to existing programs
  • Recommend the addition, elimination, or revision of programs, locations, or activities
  • Assist and partner on special events as needed
  • Prepare, update, and submit accurate brochure copy within established deadlines
  • Input program information, facility reservations, and set-ups in the registration system
  • Provide school district with activity rosters and program schedules
  • Work with Marketing in promoting programs and camps
 
Benefits:
  • Employer-sponsored health insurance
  • Generous paid time off – including 2 weeks’ vacation, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave 
  • Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and access to 457(b) retirement savings account 
  • Complimentary family beach and ice rink passes, complimentary individual fitness center pass
  • Discounts on non-contractual Glencoe Park District program

To Apply: Interested applicants must apply online at https://glencoeparkdistrict.com/work-with-us

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 Glencoe Park District

 Contact

Adam Wohl
847-835-7545
awohl@glencoeparkdistrict.com

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $46000 - $55000

This is a newly created position. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Recreation, the Cultural Arts Supervisor is responsible for oversight of the existing cultural arts programs which include all performing arts programming, youth and adult dance, theater, cultural youth programs and camps. Additionally, this position is responsible for the development of new cultural arts programming. Direct reports include dance coordinator, dance, and theater instructors along with providing leadership for contractual groups that we can partner with to increase our community offerings. This is a Recreation Department full-time position with a normal workweek of a minimum of 40 hours per week.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience:  A minimum of one to three years of supervisory experience in dance and/or cultural arts is required. 
  • Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Education, or related field is required.
  • Skills/Competencies:  Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the recreation industry. This person must possess creativity and the ability to initiate new concepts and programs. Possesses the knowledge and ability to organize, plan, and supervise a wide variety of programs, events, staff, volunteers, and facilities. Must be able to interpret customer needs and interests, as well as possess the ability to grasp ideas and concepts, and analyze and implement them. Must have the ability to prepare program budgets, manuals, and program guidelines for these areas. Must be able to work with various computer software applications and mobile devices. This position must possess a thorough knowledge of the recreation programs and facilities they will be responsible for including cultural arts, performing arts, volunteers, facility management, and other related operations. Knowledge of state, local and national standards in these areas is also important.
  • Certifications:  Must have a valid Driver’s License. First-Aid, CPR, AED certification or the ability to obtain this certification within 60 days of hire is required. Training provided by the Park District. CPRP certification preferred.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB 
  1. Expand the Park District’s Cultural Arts programming areas ensuring they are innovative, engaging, rewarding and fun for all participants; and that the current needs of the community is met. 
  2. Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the Cultural and Performing Arts programming areas, including but not limited to visual arts, youth, and adult dance, Above the Barre dance team, music, theater, seasonal programming. 
  3. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and provide schedules for all necessary staff and volunteers.
  4. Assist and lead Cultural Art special events and specialty programs.
  5. Prepare seasonal program, facility, and event information to be published by our Marketing Department.
  6. Prepare a budget and goals for your area annually and work to achieve these objectives.
  7. Works with WSRA (Warren Special Recreation Association) to coordinate Inclusion services for children with special needs. 
  8. Continually evaluate programs and facilities through direct observation, program evaluations and other methods of evaluation within the assigned area.
  9. Work cooperatively with other departments to ensure smooth program and facility operations.
  10. Submit work orders for needed repairs, program/event setups, and other maintenance.
  11. Prepare and deliver staff evaluations annually and provide oversight to your direct reports for evaluations they give to their staff.
  12. Provide oversight into the development and implementation of necessary manuals.
  13. Complete necessary records, statistics, and reports as assigned and follow departmental guidelines for receiving customer feedback.
  14. Respond to customers and staff within one business day.  When this is not possible, please indicate receipt of message and when they can expect a full response.
  15. Assure that the implementation of programs and services are safe and do not discriminate against age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
  16. Attend and execute assigned components of the Gurnee Days Community Event. This event is scheduled annually the second full weekend in August. 
  17. Assist with award and accreditation submissions at federal, state, and local levels. 
  18. All other duties as assigned.
 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Serve on internal committees as assigned.
  2. Serve on external committees as assigned.
  3. Assist the Director of Recreation with administrative duties, as needed.
  4. Assist the Executive Director in the absence of the Director of Recreation, as assigned.
 
HOURS AND COMPENSATION 
  • This is a Recreation Department full-time, exempt position with a normal workweek of a minimum of 40 hours per week.
  • $46,000 - $55,000, annually. Starting salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of candidate.
  • Employee benefits: Health Benefits which include medical (PPO and HMO Options) with prescription drug plan, dental, and vision insurances with no waiting period. The District also offers an annual $3,000 incentive for waiving health insurance. Flexible spending account is available. Basic Life Insurance paid by the District. Voluntary Life Insurance and AFLAC supplemental insurances are also available (employee paid).Time-off includes 13 paid holidays, immediate sick, vacation and personal time (some restrictions apply), program, pool pass, and concession discounts (some restrictions apply), FitNation fitness membership, IMRF pension, 403B deferred compensation plan (Mission Square), etc. 

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 Gurnee Park District

 Contact

Mike Wick
847-599-3756
mwick@gurneeparkdistrict.com

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $50,000-$63,000

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Manager will include early childhood programs, day camp and teen mixers.  The Program Manager is expected to effectively communicate with customers, vendors and staff about program and event details.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

*  Manages daily operations and curriculum for early childhood programming, Day Camp and some special events.
*  Management and supervision of all contractual classes.
* Development and execution of teen mixers, splash bashes and birthday party packages.
*  Assist with program registration and customer service
* Development and design of our 3 seasonal program guides (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer).
* Development of marketing materials and social media content for programs.
* Hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned program staff.
* Assist with payroll as needed.
* Attend professional conferences and workshops as needed.
* Have the ability to evaluate current programs and research new concepts and programs on a seasonal basis.
* Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration, Early Childhood Education or related field.
* Will consider significant and material experience in lieu of formal education.
* At least 2 years of full-time experience desirable but will consider ambitious out of college graduate.
* Microsoft Word and Excel skills preferred
* Rec Trac preferred but will train right person

SCHEDULE AND PAY:

* Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm with a 30 minute lunch break Monday-Friday.  Weekends and nights might be necessary
  based on program needs.  Position salary range is $50,000-$63,000 based off experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

* 100% EMPLOYEE covered health insurance, 90% spouse and 90% family health insurance coverage as well
* Compensatory Time Banked over 40 hours worked  in a week.  Compensatory time OVER 40 hours paid out each year
* Dental & Vision Coverage
* Life Insurance (basic)
* PATH Wellness Program
* EAP Employee Assistance Program
* Vacation and Sick Time
* Paid holidays (as defined in Policy Manual)
* Facility Discounts and usage Benefits

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BILL OLSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT BOLSEN@BURBANKPARKDISTRICT.ORG.





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 Burbank Park District

 Contact

Bill Olsen
708-599-3873
bolsen@burbankparkdistrict.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 DOQ

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Responsible for development and supervision of recreational programs, athletic programs and supervising Community Recreation Center. Coordinates activities of paid and volunteer recreational personnel. Trains personnel and evaluates performance. Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning. 
 
Supervises clerical, technical staff, facility custodian, security, and recreation department.
 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans and implements athletic programs consistent with needs and desires of Foss Park District.
2. Responsible for day to day operation of Community Recreation Center. Coordinates routine maintenance of all systems i.e. heating, alarm, fire safety and drills and oversees general maintenance of the building. Regular safety inspection of facility and vehicles.
3. Prepares annual budget for the Recreation Department and makes recommendations for the purchase of supplies equipment and manpower requirements. Administers the budget as adopted by the Park Board. Monitors expenditures to maintain budget guidelines. Prepares P.O. and check request in accordance with established accounting procedures.
4. Attends monthly board meetings and scheduled staff meetings.
5. Assists in proper inventory of all supplies and materials. Assist Director in risk management to insure work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.
6. Establishes and nurtures a positive public image. Attends regularly community meetings that have importance to the effective functioning of assigned program areas. Works closely with school officials of facilities that are used for programs and activities within area of responsibility.
7. Works cooperatively with the parks department in scheduling maintenance work.
8. Attends training seminars, and workshops as assigned.
9. Keeps current with needs of community and trends in recreation and athletics.
10.  Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
 
HOURS:
Superintendent of Recreation shall be on duty as required of the position or scheduled by the Executive Director.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility are required.
 
Education:
·         Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration or related field preferred.
 
Experience:
At least two (2) years’ experience in recreation and athletic programming management.
 
Knowledge and Abilities:
·         General knowledge of recreation, parks and leisure field.
·         Working knowledge of facility management.
·         Considerable knowledge and ability to plan and organize and supervise recreation programs.
·         Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
 
Licenses:
·         Valid Illinois Driver’s License
 
Physical Requirement:
Physical condition adequate to conduct on-site inspections and field visitations.

website: fosspark-district.org

Interested parties my submit a cover letter and resume to bskof@fosspark-district.org

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 Foss Park District

 Contact

Bradley Skof
847-689-7480
bskof@fosspark-district.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled