The Parks & Recreation department is seeking applicants that can meet the needs of a Supt of Recreation. It is Parks & Recreation's mission is to enrich the quality of life for our community.

The Superintendent of Recreation position is an integral part of the Parks & Recreation team that leads & supports the ongoing operation of the Recreation Division. This position directly supervises and manages three (3) Recreation Program Managers, two (2) S.O.A.R. (Special Opportunities Available in Recreation) Program Managers, and three (3) Ice Center Managers, who together oversee Seasonal employees, facilities, and programs.

The Recreation Division of Bloomington Parks & Recreation includes programs for all age groups in general recreation programs, special events, therapeutic recreation, ice center, and aquatics. The Superintendent of Recreation is responsible for providing excellent customer service to the public, inter-departmentally, and internally to City employees related to the functions of this position.

Works with the Assistant Director and Director in the planning, organizing, managing, and development of all division goals and operations.

Required Education/Experience:

Certificates and Licenses:

Please see full job description on our website.

Wheeling Park District, incorporated in 1961, is located in northern Cook and southern Lake Counties, and is 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The Park District serves a population of 42,828 residents living within the Village of Wheeling, and small portions of Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Arlington Heights. It encompasses an area of just over 8.5 square miles. The Park District is considered to be a primary government – providing a full range of recreation activities, public open space, recreational facilities, a full-service country club, and districtwide events for its communities.

Services provided include recreation programs, park management, capital development, and general administration. The Park District manages 21 sites on approximately 350 acres. Recreational facilities operated by the Park District include one undeveloped natural area, twelve parks, one sports complex, one outdoor aquatic center, one community recreation center, one indoor pool, a health and fitness center, a historical museum, two community gymnasiums (shared with Community Consolidated School District 21), a championship-quality 18 golf course and banquet facility, and driving range, as well as a number of softball/baseball fields, football and soccer fields, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.
 
Job Title: Payroll and Human Resources Generalist                 
Job Status: Full Time – Non-Exempt
Division: Administrative Services

Position Summary                                                
The Payroll and Human Resources Generalist is under the direction of the Human Resources Manager.  Responsibilities include tasks directly related to recruiting, hiring and on-boarding of staff, benefits administration, management of the district’s Payroll and HRIS system and other HR related programs.  Work is performed in accordance with a prescribed program and established procedures with some opportunity for the exercise of independent judgment. 

Essential Job Duties                                               
•    Inputs and maintains employee information in the computer system (payroll and Time and Attendance systems).  Maintains pay rates, leave, tax allowances, and deductions.
•    Prepares data requested by PDRMA for Workers Compensation Audit.
•    Coordinates onboarding and orientation of newly hired staff.
•    Prepares and processes bi-weekly payroll; including verification of time/rates in attendance system, base pay, manual entries, printing of payroll and deduction checks, processing of direct deposit, printing and filing of reports.  Reconcile annual W2s. 
•    Process monthly IMRF filing. 
•    Process monthly/annual leave accruals. 
•    Process bi-weekly Mission Square reports.
•    Oversees monthly/quarterly IDES wage New Hire reports monthly.
•    Maintains leave balances for first year for new full-time employees. Monitor leave balances for forfeitures. Provide leave balance reports to department heads monthly.
•    Attends applicable recruitment events and opportunities
•    Schedules interviews during recruitment process.
•    Assists in advertising job openings on appropriate job boards and maintaining the WPD job boards.
•    Maintains supervisor user lists in the HRIS system.
•    Answers inquiries from employees and applicants.
•    Maintains accurate and up to date payroll procedures.
•    Accurately processes the new hire information/background checks/drug screenings/drivers license abstracts.  Enters all new hires in E-Verify, employment verification program, notifying HR of any discrepancies.
•    Files all appropriate paper work.
•    Assists in preparation of reports and special reports as assigned.
•    Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
•    Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.
•    Attends all meetings when appropriate.
•    Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
•    Must support and demonstrate organizational values and quality standards of the Wheeling Park District.
•    Analyzes, prepares and inputs payroll data. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage hour laws.
•    Provide reports as needed to upper management.
•    Continues education on new payroll-related issues, laws and procedures.
•    Skillfully uses the computer, printer, calculator, and fax machine.
•    Performs work permit and I-9 audits.
•    Enrolls and terminates all part-time IMRF employees from IMRF system.
•    Handles all telephone and written inquiries concerning part-time employment verification.
•    Prepares and distributes information to staff concerning changes in payroll laws, requirements, and procedure.
•    Trains and familiarizes all supervisory staff with payroll procedures in Paycom.
•    Perform a detail review of payroll and timecards for accuracy and assist supervisors with correcting errors and ensuring that payroll is processed within Personnel Policies and applicable laws and regulations.
•    Set up all new and rehires in Paycom including wage rates, job codes, time recording, etc.
•    Maintain Payroll systems including all pay rules, wage rates, accruals, job codes, and troubleshooting with Paycom to solve any software issues.
•    Serve as the main point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding all payroll questions, including support and training of new supervisors and employees on payroll software and procedures.
•    Provide employee verification of current and past employees.
•    Conduct audits of payroll systems to ensure automatic pay rules are working as intended and within personnel policies.
•    Maintain, review, and audit monthly accruals in Paycom.
•    Assist Human Resources in a variety of tasks to include: maintenance of new hire folders, form revision/development, tracking training, copying and distribution of communications.
•    Performs typing functions for the division.
•    Assists District in annual audit.
•    Assists general public and vendors with inquiries.
•    Completes tasks in a timely as well as precise manner.
•    Work to find ways to improve office procedures and efficiency.

Position Requirements                                            
Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business management, or related field and three years of human resources generalist experience, which includes responsibility for maintaining electronic record keeping systems, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Experience and knowledge in payroll and HRIS system preferred.  Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.  Must possess a thorough working knowledge of Federal and State laws pertaining to payroll.

Skills and Abilities
•    Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
•    A valid Illinois driver’s license is required.
•    Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
•    CPR/AED Instructor certification preferred.

Physical Requirements                                            
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
•    Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
•    Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
•    Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
•    Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
•    May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                          
•    Most activities will be performed indoors.
•    Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
•    Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals.
 
Rate of Pay:
$25.00/hr -$27.00/hr DOQ (dependent on qualifications)

Benefits:
In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package including:
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, or PPO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
Deferred Compensation Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (Section 125)
Eight (8) Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Vacation
Four (4) Floating Holidays
Twelve (12) Paid Sick Days
Tuition Reimbursement
Incentivized Wellness Plan
Health & Fitness Membership
Outdoor Pool Membership
Program and Facility Discounts


Apply Today - Please include Cover Letter and Resume
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The Wheeling Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and participates in E-Verify.

Wheeling Park District, incorporated in 1961, is located in northern Cook and southern Lake Counties, and is 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The Park District serves a population of 42,828 residents living within the Village of Wheeling, and small portions of Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Arlington Heights. It encompasses an area of just over 8.5 square miles. The Park District is considered to be a primary government – providing a full range of recreation activities, public open space, recreational facilities, a full-service country club, and districtwide events for its communities.

Services provided include recreation programs, park management, capital development, and general administration. The Park District manages 21 sites on approximately 350 acres. Recreational facilities operated by the Park District include one undeveloped natural area, twelve parks, one sports complex, one outdoor aquatic center, one community recreation center, one indoor pool, a health and fitness center, a historical museum, two community gymnasiums (shared with Community Consolidated School District 21), a championship-quality 18 golf course and banquet facility, and driving range, as well as a number of softball/baseball fields, football and soccer fields, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.
 
Job Title: Superintendent of Finance                           
Job Status: Full Time – Exempt
Division: Administrative Services

Position Summary                                               
The Superintendent of Finance is responsible for the oversight of the District’s finance and accounting procedures; including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, annual budget preparations and annual District audit process. The Superintendent of Finance is under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, but is granted opportunities for independent supervision over full-time and part-time staff in related areas of responsibility.
 
Supervisory Responsibility

 
Essential Job Duties                                                

Position Requirements
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance with at least five (5) years of experience in a business-related field. Prior experience in managerial or governmental accounting strongly preferred. Must have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and be well versed with financial software, with a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in fund accounting and accounting processes. Must have a working knowledge of budget preparation. Must have great problem solving, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Skills and Abilities

Working Conditions                                                 

Rate of Pay:
$94,000 -$120,000 DOQ (dependent on qualifications)

Benefits:
In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package including:
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, or PPO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
Deferred Compensation Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (Section 125)
Eight (8) Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Vacation
Four (4) Floating Holidays
Twelve (12) Paid Sick Days
Tuition Reimbursement
Incentivized Wellness Plan
Health & Fitness Membership
Outdoor Pool Membership
Program and Facility Discounts


Apply Today - Please include Cover Letter and Resume
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=88101&clientkey=07DEE904B0CEFE8BFD185D4FE939BC5F

The Wheeling Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and participates in E-Verify.

Salary Range: $33.44-$46.82/hour
*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

 

Under the direction of the Conservation and Outdoor Division Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of comprehensive environmental/outdoor recreation programs for the citizens of Evanston.  Programs could include, but are not limited to, summer camp, activities, seminars, field trips, special events and facility rentals. The Program Coordinator may act as the supervisor on duty in the absence of the Division Manager. The position is also responsible for supervising employees, contracted vendors and volunteers.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following)

●                Develops, implements, supervises, coordinates and evaluates programs, special events, drop in programs, family activities and a variety of workshops and seminars related to environmental education and recreation. Classes are located at the Ecology Center sites as well as at the various sites throughout the City. 

●                Prepares and creates displays and exhibits.

●                Recruits, interviews and recommends part-time employees, seasonal employees and contracted vendors for center programs.

●                Assists with conducting community outreach to local organizations, schools and affiliate organizations.

●                Ensures programs and services are well organized, meet their objective and are safe for all participants.

●                Prepares a variety of written program material, reports, and correspondence, maintains files as required in addition to the preparation of financial records such as including budget recommendations, revenue and expense reports, and the preparation of invoices for payments

●                Consults with other Program Coordinators and the Division Manager regularly regarding center activities and programs.

●                Manages volunteers for ecology program offerings and special events.

●                Answers questions from 311, customer phone calls, emails, as well as in-person questions, comments, and concerns.  

●                Assists the Division Manager with developing, executing, implementing, and adhering to the annual program budget, and strategic and operational plan for the department/center.

●                Works to develop collaborative partnerships with organizations in the public, non-profit organizations such as the Evanston Environmental Association, Citizen’s Greener Evanston, Evanston Garden Clubs, etc.

●                Collaborates with Community Services division staff in the development and continued improvements and modifications of all program offerings at the Ecology Center.

●                Trains, supervises and evaluates employees and volunteer staff in the programs under his/her direction, including assigning specific tasks and works hours accordingly.  

●                Enforces rules pertaining to the overall health and safety of the participants.

●                Reports any unsafe conditions to the Division Manager or submits work order requests to the City’s 311 system.

●                Attends training(s) and conferences to enhance personal development and gain more knowledge.

●                Attends department and other meetings as required.

●                Purchases program supplies on an as needed basis and within budget.

●                Ensures that all employees and volunteers under his/her direction are practicing excellent customer service, and that all policies and procedures are properly implemented.

●                Performs other duties as assigned.

 

●                Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Education, Leisure Studies or a substantially similar area or three (3) years or more of programming experience in a parks and recreation program.

●                Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

●                Must possess current First Aid/CPR certifications or obtain them within the first six (6) months.

●                Certification as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is preferred.

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●                Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:  

●                Ability to deal positively and effectively with the general public and other staff and individual agencies or persons.

●                Strong customer service and teamwork orientation.

●                Ability to deliver strong presentations and programs to different audiences and user groups.

●                Considerable knowledge of and ability to use Internet search engines, word processing software, email, registration software (RecTrac), and Windows operating systems.

●                Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

●                Ability to prepare work assignments, research issues summaries, letters and memorandum and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, dictation and style.

●                Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors. 

 

Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of projects, reports and meetings.  Guidance is provided through the City Code, departmental policies, City operating practices and procedures, and other resources as applicable to the specific project assigned.  Work is evaluated annually with respect to programming initiatives, problem-solving ability, customer service, research and analytical skill, written and verbal communication skills, and performance in accordance with this classification standard.

 

The Program Coordinator has regular contact with the public, other departmental employee and supervisors.  

 

 | SELECTION METHOD | TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST | LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
|   |   |  
| Structured Oral Interview |   |  

 

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position.  Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.

 

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity.  The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.  Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY)

 

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Come join our fun preschool team; our cook is one of the most popular people in our school! Our prep cook is in charge of prepping and serving both AM and PM snacks, as well as serving a catered lunch to our preschool students. The hours are M-F, 7:30 AM-1:30 PM.

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Prep Cook is responsible for completing food and supply orders, creating a healthy, versatile menu, managing the organization of the kitchen, serving meals and snacks at the correct times and temperatures, and managing lunch supplies and equipment according to Department of Children and Family Services and Public Health Department regulations.

Enjoy the benefits of being a prep cook while not working in the restaurant industry. No holidays, no weekends, and no last-minute schedule changes!

Shall have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. Must have or be willing to complete food handler certificate and food sanitization course supplied by the State of Illinois. Previous kitchen experience preferred.

The Cook shall receive and oversee food ordering, distribute food to each classroom, be in charge of meal prep and execution, and cleaning food serving materials and surfaces after use.  The Cook shall develop and contribute to a harmonious work place within the center.

All part-time employees must pass a criminal background check, which is paid for by the Glencoe Park District.  Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

A proven technical knowledge of the content of the position.

Must be dependable and flexible, with good safety awareness and sound judgment.  Worker must be able to understand and follow rules and instructions.  Must have the ability to read, write, and organize material.