Description: The Park Ridge Park District is seeking a Registrar who will work at the Centennial Fitness Center. This position is responsible for a variety of customer service tasks including greeting and assisting customers, answering phones, channeling callers to appropriate staff members, cash control sheets, processing rentals, registrations, and memberships. Selected individual will assist in overseeing approximately twelve (12) part-time Office Assistants to ensure that our front-desk operations meet the established standard of customer service.

Qualifications: This position requires two to three years of customer service experience. Intermediate level written and verbal communication in the English language is required as well as knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of, or the capability to learn the RecTrac Registration System. Must be CPR/AED and first-aid certified or have the ability to become certified within 3 months of hiring.

Availability: We are seeking an applicant to work weekdays, Monday through Friday, 11:00am-7:00pm, 35 hours per week. Occasional early morning, evening or weekend work may be required

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Western DuPage Special Recreation Association is THE place for engaging community-based social and recreational programs for individuals of all ages who have special needs. WDSRA is a progressive organization that is focused on meeting the needs of both its communities and its employees in the best manner possible. We offer a competitive benefits package, a supportive team environment, flexibility, and work-life balance. Are you…Passionate about planning and implementing programs for individuals with special needs? Outgoing and energetic? Detail-oriented? A creative problem solver? A team player? If so, we hope you consider applying to become a valued member of our energetic and enthusiastic staff to serve as a member of our Program team.
This position will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with disabilities from childhood to adult ages with an emphasis on Special Events, Social and Cultural programs, and Day Camps. Additionally, this person will assess the participant’s specific needs and create individual behavior plans to help make every participant successful in each program. As a member of the Program team, this position will also fill the role of Head Instructor, Assistant, Driver, or Inclusion Staff as needed in programs by executing lesson plans, encouraging participant engagement, and ensuring participant safety.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field from an accredited college or university. A minimum of two (2) years experience in coordinating programs for individuals with disabilities. A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and/or Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or the ability to obtain preferred.

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Our Sr. Service Manager position is an essential part of our growing company. The Sr. Service Manager will lead a team of technicians to ensure they provide quality lawn care services. The incumbent will be responsible for developing a team of lawn care professionals through effective coaching, continuous feedback, positive leadership and accountability. The Sr. Service Manager is essential to the continued growth of our company.

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Responsibilities:

-Supervises a team of technicians to ensure production and sales goals are met -Conducts quality control inspections for their team -Resolves escalated customer issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction -Generate field sales by uncovering customers’ needs -Coaches, develops and administers disciplinary actions consistent with company policy -Trains new technicians in all areas of production including; customer service skills, technical skills and safety policies -Collaborates with management team to improve customer satisfaction -Creates the day to day work schedules for technicians and monitors assignments for efficiency -Prepares performance reports for individual technicians based on feedback from multiple sources -Uses multiple technological outlets to track employee reports, progress and routes

Benefits:

-401(k) -Dental insurance -Health insurance -Paid time off -Referral program -Vision insurance

About Weed Man Lawn Care:

Weed Man Lawn Care is the world’s largest franchised lawn care company. It’s consistently ranked at or near the top of all available franchises. Most recently, Weed Man was named One of the Best Franchises to Buy in America by Forbes Magazine. It’s been consistently ranked as the top Lawn Care franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. Additionally, Franchise Business Review ranked Weed Man #1 as it’s top service franchise.

About the local franchisee:

Weed Man is locally-owned and operated. Started in 2008 out of a 1 car garage, the company has quickly grown to 4 locations: Chicago IL, Merrillville IN, Burlington WI, and Cleveland OH. The company is routinely recognized as a top-performer by the Weed Man Franchise System winning numerous awards highlighted by the Award of Excellence- Weed Man’s top award recognizing excellence in sales, execution and customer satisfaction.

About the Ownership:

Weed Man’s local ownership group consists of 3 people with a variety of experiences in the Green Industry. Both Brandon Burns and Luke McGhee come from a Golf Course Management background having worked over 25 combined years maintaining Championship level private and public golf courses throughout Chicago and Wisconsin. Michael Brown (25 years in lawn care sales management) provide a unique point of view as both were brought on as managers and then offered ownership opportunities after exceeding expectations.

The ownership group prides itself on growing the company and developing and providing careers to like-minded individuals looking to win on a daily basis. Due to this dedication, they have been able to more than quadruple revenues in the past 5 years going from $2.7 million to $12 million. They are always looking for the next future leaders and future expansion opportunities.

For more information and to apply please visit our website at: https://elkgroveparks.bamboohr.com/careers/42

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the development, management, and promotion of the District’s aquatics programs, classes, and special events at the Pavilion Aquatics Center and Rainbow Falls Waterpark.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Directly supervise all swim lesson instructors, swim lesson coordinators, aqua camp directors, aqua camp instructors, and swim team coaches in the following processes: hiring, firing, training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating. Assist the Aquatics Manager in the following processes: recruiting, hiring, firing, training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating all aquatic staff.  Responsible for the development of the aquatics program budget and will assist with other aquatics departmental budgets, risk management procedures, and operational procedures for all aquatic facilities. Assist in mentoring aquatics staff including pool managers, lifeguards, cashiers, swim lesson instructors, swim lesson coordinators, aqua wellness instructors, and the swim team head coach. Oversee an effective staff work schedule for seasonal and year-round aqua wellness instructors, swim lesson coordinator, and swim coaches at all aquatic facilities. Train seasonal and year-round swim lesson instructors Responsible for creating, planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating all instructional and recreational aquatics programs at the District’s aquatics facilities within the District’s goals and objectives. This includes the annual Snowflake Swim, Reptile Regatta, Lazy River 5k, and monthly Parents’ Night Out events. Prepare payroll for all aquatic staff, including time adjustments. Manage pools during lap swim, open swim, swim team, and special events when scheduling conflicts arise or as deemed necessary by the Aquatics Manager.   Assist Aquatics Manager in preparing and editing seasonal brochures and District website for the aquatics department. Manage the District’s swim team program including: coaching staff, registration, scheduling of swim meets, lead operations of home swim meets, training schedules, and attending monthly coaches meetings.  Work with the marketing department to ensure communication of facility information and promotion of events. Create promotional materials for aquatic programs and facilities.  Assist Aquatics Manager in the implementation and enforcement of employee policies and procedures. Develop detailed reports and analysis and make recommendations for continuous improvements. Assist the Aquatics Manager with training and certifying seasonal and year-round lifeguards. Assist with community wide special events not specifically related to aquatics programming area.  Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules. Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of aquatic operations. Fairness in dealing with people. Ability to demonstrate effective decision making and problem solving skills. Skilled in working with computers and database programs. Organizational ability. Ability to supervise, organize, and create aquatic programs. Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions. Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in the area of recreation or facility management or related field or equivalent combination of school and work experience. Experience with Swim Meet Operations and Swim Team coaching prefered. Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Instructor Certification or ability to obtain certification within the first 6 months. Valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Grounds, the Grounds Maintenance worker is directed to perform a variety of basic park maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

High School graduate or GED with 1-2 years experience in grounds maintenance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Removes garbage from all parks and playground areas.
• Mowing and trimming of all parks with tractors and hand mowers.
• Turf maintenance.
• Planting and trimming trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Painting picnic tables, benches, and buildings.
• Remove snow from parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Work on baseball and soccer fields when assigned.
• Assists in the setup and take down of district special events.
• Performs other similar or related park duties as required or assigned.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Walking and bending for sustained periods of time.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Work weekends, evenings, or holidays when assigned.
• Follow all Park District safety policies and regulations.
• Attend educational programs when required.