Superintendent of Recreation

Incorporated in 1955 and encompassing more than 454 acres, the Mt. Prospect Park District provides outstanding recreational programs, events, parks, facilities and services. With seven primary facilities and 27 neighborhood parks, the Park District is an integral part of a thriving multi-generational community. District open space includes two outdoor pools, biking and walking paths, a dog park and sizable space for outdoor athletic programming. The District covers over 11 square miles and serves a region of over a quarter million residents in Mount Prospect and surrounding communities. The Mt. Prospect Park District is a proud recipient of the 2026 Illinois Parks and Recreation Association Exceptional Workplace Award!

We are searching for a full-time, exempt, Superintendent of Recreation for our collaborative Recreation team! Reporting directly to the Director of Recreation, the Superintendent of Recreation is responsible for developing, managing, and promoting the District’s Aquatics, Athletics, and Fitness departments. Responsibilities include facilities, programming, budgeting, capital improvements, registration procedures, purchasing equipment and supplies, rentals, managerial duties, special events, risk management and administrative duties. Additionally, the Superintendent of Recreation directs and supervises Aquatics, Athletics, Fitness, and RecPlex Department personnel (full-time, part-time/IMRF and part-time) and is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and evaluating staff. 

For more detailed information and to apply, please follow this link:  https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4596523

The full-time Superintendent of Recreation must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical with a drug screen. The target starting pay range for the Superintendent of Recreation is $80,000 - $95,000 annualized and depending on qualifications. Plus, we offer a generous benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance (or health insurance opt out payment), employer paid premiums for Principal dental insurance, IMRF pension benefits (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), employer paid premiums for Principal short-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, VSP-vision discount program, Principal 457 deferred compensation savings plan, paid time off, employee training and park district facility discounts and usage benefits.

The Mt. Prospect Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.