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 $52,000 - $57,000 DOQ

The Waukegan Park District serves a community of 90,000 residents in northern Illinois, 40 miles north of Chicago, on Lake Michigan. The Park District provides year-round recreation and leisure opportunities to all ages and abilities. The Waukegan Park District is seeking to fill the position of Recreation Supervisor of General Recreation Programs and Services at our Belvidere Recreation Center in the newly renovated Corrine J. Rose Park. The Park District offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package to all full-time employees.

Essential Functions Description/Duties:

Responsible for the overall planning, organization, and supervision of general recreation programs, services, facilities, special events and sponsorships.

Plan, organize, implement, and oversee the general recreation programs, services facilities, and special events. Secure alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising. Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants. Provide direct leadership and supervision to all assigned recreation programs and services. Develop and implement long-range plans and strategies. Develop and implement annual goals and objectives. Evaluate effectiveness of programs and services and make recommendations on additions and/or deletions. Develop and implement a marketing strategy for recreation programs, services, and facilities consisting of appropriate pricing and promotional efforts. Develop and implement specific program details consistent with recreation marketing strategy. Actively promote recreation programs, services, and facilities to the public. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers. Contract with independent contractors and vendors for programs and services as needed. Review and prepare costs for the annual budget. Oversee the expenditure and accounting of funds within area of responsibility, including cash reports. Submit recommendations for Capital Improvement Projects. Purchase, distribute, and maintain proper inventory of all supplies and materials. Prepare and maintain management reports and records regarding programs and services. Monitor safety and cleanliness of facilities including restrooms, kitchens, lobby, program areas, and areas of public access. Regularly communicate with representatives of the Parks Department to discuss major maintenance items of concern. Establish a cooperative planning and working relationship with community agencies and organizations. Transport program participants and supplies using park district vehicles. Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions. Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the park district. Participate in park district Safety and Training Program to ensure that work performed, and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Parks Administration or related field.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year full time experience with a community service agency in recreation management. Three to five (3-5) years recreation management experience preferred. Experience in managing a large seasonal staff preferred. Experience in managing a recreational facility preferred. Experience in out of school programming preferred. Experience in environmental programming preferred.

Knowledge: General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure services field. General knowledge of recreation principles and philosophy. Thorough knowledge of facility, out of school, and environmental program management. Thorough knowledge of personnel management. Sound fiscal management.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license required. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certificate required within one (1) year or as soon as eligible. First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Hours: 40 hours per week. Work schedule may vary and will include regular nights and weekends. May involve additional hours on an as needed basis.

Conditions of Continued Employment

All the following are required:

 submit proof of date of birth.

 provide copy of drivers license.

 provide drivers abstract.

 provide verification of education.

 submit to a reference check and employment verification.

 submit to a state criminal background check.

 submit to a pre-placement physical.

 submit to pre-placement drug testing.

 submit to a random, reasonable cause, and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.

 satisfactorily complete a six (6) month introductory period.

 provide a copy of Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certificate within one (1) year of employment or as soon as eligible, and renewal certificates as required.

 provide a copy of First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year of employment and renewal certificates as required.

Residency

Employees are strongly encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.

Contact:

Jennifer Dumas

Manager of General Recreation & Special Recreation

jdumas@waukeganparks.org

847-360-4705

 Waukegan Park District

 Contact

Elizabeth Fallon
847-782-3626
efallon@waukeganparks.org

 Closing Date

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