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