Superintendent of Recreation

The Westchester Park District is seeking a creative, motivated, positive, and passionate professional to lead the Recreation Department.  Excellent customer service, communication skills, experience in facility and staff management a must with a background in aquatics and marketing strongly encouraged.

Works under and reports to the Executive Director.
 
 

·         Responsible for the development, scheduling and implementation of activities, classes, and programs.

·         Responsible for the creation and development of the district’s program brochure publication and delivery.

·         Build and manage the company’s social media profiles and presence, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, 
          and additional channels that may be deemed relevant.

·         Explore new ways to engage and identify new social networks to reach our community and those we serve.

·         Create and promote all district marketing to accompany programs and special events. 

·         Coordinates schedules with Superintendent of Parks.

·         Assists in the programming of the district’s special events.

·         Supervise the operations and programming of the district’s banquet facility and indoor playground.

·         Responsible for supervising pool operations, lesson development, lifeguard training, staffing, concessions, and Aquatic 
          Department maintenance; including ordering equipment, supplies, chemicals and all aspects of the district pool.

·         Prepare the budget for areas of program responsibility; execute and maintain operations within the confines of the 
          approved budget allotment; continually monitor and evaluate expenses and revenue

·         Establish and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with local organizations and businesses

·         Utilize recreation and financial software programs. 

·         Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate assigned program staff.

·         Responsible for setting and achieving goals and objectives on time.

·         Attend professional conferences and workshops. 

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

·         Excellent organizational skills to work independently and manage projects with many moving parts.

·         Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in parks and recreation or comparable field and minimum 5 years leadership / 
          management experience  

·         3-5 years of marketing and content creation experience

·         3-5 years of aquatics and facility experience

·         Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred

·         American Red Cross LGI and WSI preferred

·         CPO (Certified Pool Operator) preferred

·         Food Service and Sanitation Certified preferred

·         BA/BS in Parks and Recreation, business, or related field of equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·         Valid Driver’s License

Benefits & Wages

·         Health, Dental, Vision insurance for individual and family

·         Retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

·         Paid Vacation, personal days, holiday, and sick time

·         Complimentary in-house programs and memberships

·         Facility room rental discount at Mayfair Banquet Center and Community Center

Please submit cover letter, resume and minimum of 3 professional references to Lianne Robinette; Executive Director: lrobinette@wpdparks.org