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 $55,918-$60,853

Arlington Heights is well-known for its vibrant swimming community, with five outdoor pools and one indoor aquatic center. For our residents, swimming is a lifelong passion. The Aquatic Supervisor of Competitive Swim position involves overseeing a year-round travel swim team, a novice-level swim team during the school year, and the Interpark Swim Team program in the summer, which includes six teams and over 500 swimmers. Join our dynamic and exciting team today!
 
This position will need to be able to work evenings and weekend shifts as the schedule varies throughout the year.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
  • Develops, organizes, monitors, and schedules all aspects of competitive swimming and water polo programs
  • Manages all aspects of winter and summer swim teams
  • Acts as the head Muskies Swim Team Coach during the winter season.  During the summer season manages the administrative duties of the Head Muskie Swim Team Coach
  • Coordinates the hiring of swim team coaches
  • Assists the Aquatic Manager with the daily operation, maintenance, and upkeep of ARC and outdoor pools
  • Prepares annual budget projections and monitors revenue and expenses for applicable program areas
  • Prepares bi-weekly payroll and submits it to the Finance Department on a timely basis
  • Provides seasonal program guide information and publicity materials for program and events
  • Works closely and collaboratively as a team with the Aquatic Manager and (Swim Lesson) Aquatic Supervisor
  • Assists in the development and implementation of the department’s Comprehensive Plan
  • Assists the HR and Safety Supervisor with District-wide safety training such as CPR and First Aid
 
This position will need to have a strong knowledge of:
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of competitive swimming, water polo, lifeguarding, CPR and first aid
  • Good knowledge of program development
  • Good knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of park and recreation administration
  • Good knowledge of the principles of financial management
 
BENEFITS WE OFFER
In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:
 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
  • IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
  • 457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution Plans
  • Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (sick, vacation and Floating Holidays)
  • Credit Union
  • PPE Reimbursement
  • Park District facility and program discounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
 
AHPD OVERVIEW
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season. The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a driving range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.

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 Arlington Heights Park District

 Contact

Rob Gussy
rgussy@ahpd.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 59,000.00

To apply and view the full job description, please visit our website:
RECREATION MANAGER, ATHLETICS - Addison, IL - Addison Park District Jobs (applicantpro.com)

Work Hours: Variable depending on program needs. Typical core schedule Tuesday through Saturday - 40 hours.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Recreation & Revenue Facilities, Recreation Manager, Athletics for the management, development, and oversight, of all athletic and team training programs, adult and youth sports leagues and travel teams, recreational youth sports programs, open gym management, camps related to sports and athletics, and field use scheduling. The Recreation Manager, Athletics is a full-time employee, on-call, and will have fluctuating work hours to accommodate evening and weekend programs. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees (planning, organization, and direction) of athletic programs; provides leadership to reporting staff by ensuring that athletic/training objectives are met consistently. Responsible for the creation and management of the budget of all athletic programs and other accounts with their scope ensuring the budget is in balance. Continuously reviews all ledger accounts within their scope to ensure reporting accuracy, and that all revenue and expenses have been posted properly. Displays excellent customer service providing athletes’ and coaches' information in a polite, courteous, and professional manner. Manages the promotional and advertising opportunities for their department by partnering with the Marketing department to develop plans from strategy to execution. Creates departmental business plan and plans and executes future programming. Continuously reviews the needs of the department and community, designing programming to fit that need. Attends monthly athletic association meetings and engages in community events. Promotes, organizes, and stimulates good working relationships with Athletic Associations, schools, and other interest groups serving the residents of Addison. Works collaboratively with recreation team members to ensure facilities run efficiently providing the highest level of customer service to the residents of Addison. Responsible for the supervision of direct reports including recruiting of staff and volunteers, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management. Continuously reviews all departmental agreements and COIs under their departmental scope to make sure they are active and work with risk management and the executive team for all updates and new contracts, including all athletic contractual programming. Oversees the scheduling process of all athletic and sports programs, ensuring all staffing requirements are met, and facilities are ready, on time, for use. Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with contractors and outside vendors. Manages the Affiliate groups for field, gym, and room reservations. Reviews all agreements and proposes adjustments to the executive team as needed. Manages outside vendors as needed for referring/coaching, etc. Ensures all documentation, COIs, and agreements are in place. Collaborates with ASD 4 for facility use of shared Army Trail gym. Collaborates with the parks department on field usage and maintenance, consistently monitoring the condition and reporting issues as they arise. Other duties as assigned.


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 Addison Park District

 Contact

Andreia Cardoso
331-209-2141
acardoso@addisonparks.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $58,000- $68,000 per year. Depending on Qualifications

The position comes with an extremely favorable employee benefits package:

100% Employer Paid HMO BCBS Health Insurance OR Low cost PPO BCBS 

100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance

100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

100% Employer Paid EAP

Wellness Program- up to $425 yearly participation incentive

Free/Discounted Park District Programs

Participation in the IMRF pension fund.


The starting pay rate is $58,000- $68,000 per year. Depending on Qualifications


  

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Manages all parks and grounds maintenance work, special event equipment setup and special projects for those locations. Assists the Director of Parks to create a list of board and director prioritized projects and oversees the completion of general maintenance related projects. Schedules and supervises assignments of work crews.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Represents Parks and Maintenance and actively participates as a member of the Parks leadership team.

· Manages the parks budget for Parks and Grounds under the advisement of the Director of Parks. Assists in budget preparation for assigned categories, specifically forecasting parks and grounds improvements/repairs and expense associated, providing feedback and detail to the Director.

· Accountable for the establishment and evaluation of goals for assigned Parks categories. Ensures that goals and objectives are in alignment with District wide goals and objectives.

· Plans, organizes, directs activities for Parks and Grounds team; providing leadership to reporting supervisors ensuring that overall objectives are met on a consistent basis.

· Accountable for creating and maintaining timelines for completion of district parks/grounds projects; mowing, garbage, snow removal and ice making schedules.

· Responsible for estimating project costs during the discussion/consideration phase of planning/forecasting. Expected to compare supplier material costs for best possible pricing.

· Responsible for providing recommendations on repair projects for district parks/playgrounds/recreational facilities; inclusive of inspection, analysis of estimated work and cost estimates.

· Manages work crews inclusive of training, work activities, projects and programs; monitors tasks performed by all assigned crew. Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures and the operations and activities of the crew; recommends improvements and modifications. Troubleshoots problems as they arise.

· Performs hands-on work tasks in the field as needed.

· Communicates daily with the Director of Parks on project timelines and completion status.

· Accountable for record keeping of all safety compliance and incident reporting procedures as well as other operational information in compliance with park district expectations.

· Responsible for the management of employees including hiring, promotion, disciplinary action and termination.

· Manages the purchasing of departmental supplies, services and equipment in accordance with District purchasing policy.

· Works in coordination with all internal departments to reach overall strategic objectives of the District.

· Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.

· Performs any additional related tasks as required.


Requirements
 · 5 years progressively responsible experience in parks and maintenance field.

· Bachelor’s degree in Facilities and Maintenance Management, Business Management, Horticulture, or relevant work experience.

· 3+years management experience

· Valid IL Drivers’ license required

· Working knowledge of basic custodial work, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, small/large power tools and non-powered tools.

· Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment (large/small), preventative maintenance procedures and accident prevention in operation of all district equipment and vehicles.

· Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with agencies, business and community as a representative of the park district.

· Experience in managing departmental budgets

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills

· Solid decision making ability

· Must have strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

· Strong organizational and project management experience

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 Plainfield Park District

 Contact

Linda Shredl
shredl@plfdparks.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled

 $22 to $27 per hour

Position: Maintenance II

Starting Salary: $22/Hr-$27/Hr
(Starting pay depends on experience and certifications)

Why the Manhattan Park District?

If you are looking to work in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, the Manhattan Park District is for you! The Manhattan Park District is looking to better serve the residents of this fast-growing community. With a growth rate of nearly 700 people per year, the Manhattan Park District is looking to expand its offerings and improve current services to those who call Manhattan home.

About the Position

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Parks and Planning, is responsible for assisting in the overall maintenance of our parks and facilities! In addition, this position is relied upon to bring experience and knowledge to improve our organization's overall efficiencies and operations while being trusted to perform independently!

Finding the right “Fit”

The right fit for someone looking to join our team would include a person with: a positive attitude, effective communication skills, an understanding and sensitivity to staff and community needs, a team mentality, passion in what they do, open-mindedness, ability to embrace change, has the drive and pride to do the job to the best of their ability never settling for less, is creative, innovative and is trustworthy.

What you could expect

This team member will operate in a professional and friendly environment, where collaboration and teamwork are appreciated and expected. This position will primarily work outdoors in all weather conditions and will work very closely with all areas of the organization. This team member should also be available for evenings or weekends on occasion and on-site for major activities or events when needed.

Is Education Everything?

We highly value education and we fully support and encourage continuing education! For this position, experience and training are equally, if not more valuable, than an education. Please take a closer look at our Job Description and see if your experience/training fits our requirements!

The “Fit” works both ways

Are you looking to make a difference in an environment in which you will be both challenged and rewarded? Are you up to the challenge of growing an organization in a community that wants more from their Park District? Do you meet the competencies for this job and want to work hard with a like-minded team? If so, come join us, and let’s make Manhattan better together!

How to Apply:

Please go to https://manhattanparks.org/about-us/getinvolved for the full job description and application. Please email your Cover Letter, Resume, and Application to rgainous@manhattanparks.org by August 20, 2024 for consideration.

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 Manhattan Park District

 Contact

Bob Gainois
815-530-4243
rgainouse@manhattanparks.org

 Closing Date

August 20, 2024

 $70,555-$78,493


Hanover Park, Illinois (pop. 37,470)
Hanover Park, Illinois is a suburban community located 30 miles northwest of Chicago.  The Village is located in both Cook and DuPage counties. Hanover Park is a Home Rule municipality with a AA Bond rating and is home to over 600 businesses from small home-grown operations to large Fortune 500 companies.

Hanover Park is a great community to live, visit, work and do business. It is a community rich with culture, and has a reputation as a friendly, quiet place with effective and engaged government, housing that is affordable and excellent schools. With 80 different nationalities and 30 languages spoken, Hanover Park is, as the tagline says, "America’s Global Village”. 

About the Position

Performs a variety of administrative and technical human resources functions that require a high degree of analysis,     individual judgment in the absence of specific policies and/or guidance from superiors, and confidentiality. Assists the Human Resource Director in administering a comprehensive human resources program for the Village, including employee recruitment, selection, testing, job analysis, employee communication, benefits administration, worker’s compensation, FMLA administration, compensation, training and development; development and implementation of personnel policies, procedures, and practices; employment law compliance and labor relations. Manages and administers human resources information systems.

Position Responsibilities

Key position responsibilities include the following:
Conducts recruitment and selection activities.
Manages benefits, COBRA and retiree insurance programs. 
Administers human resources information systems(HRIS).   
Develops, updates, and maintains HR intranet websites.
Assists with creating graphic designs, brochures, and presentations.
Provides assistance to the Human Resources Director in day-to-day activities, reports, correspondence, and special projects.
Participates in labor negotiation meetings and meeting preparation.
Conducts exit interviews. 
Assists with making policy recommendations.
Assists in the development and review of job descriptions. 
Municipal wage and benefit surveys and salary analysis.
Assists with employee training.
Assists HR Director with department budget preparation.
Participates in professional development events and stays abreast of new trends in the field.
Reviews all invoices for payment prior to processing.  
Assists with the completion of HR initiatives.
 
Position Requirements – Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related discipline plus four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is preferred. Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, or other related certification is preferred.

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Hiring range $70,555-$78,493 annual salary
 $36.18-$40.25 hourly
 
 - Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
 - In the spirit of inclusivity, we provide paid personal days for you to
   celebrate holidays when you choose.
 - Life Insurance Policy equal to your annual salary paid by the Village
 - Up to $1,000 in language proficiency pay
 - Pension with an employer contribution
 - Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
 - Free single Dental Insurance
 - Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
 - Annual Employee Picnic
 - Annual Holiday Party
 - Wellness Events
 - Free Gym Membership
 - Free Ride Program - first month of public transportation is free

 To Apply:  http://www.hpiljobs.org

 

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 Village of Hanover Park

 Contact

Barry Kurcz
630-823-5661
bkurcz@hpil.org

 Closing Date

Open Until Filled