DIRECTOR OF LEISURE SERVICES

Village of Glendale Heights • Glendale Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Village of Glendale Heights is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to join our team as next Director of Leisure Services. The Director of Leisure Services establishes the strategic goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the Village’s Leisure Services department. This position will lead Department staff to ensure the alignment of all Leisure Services initiatives with the Village’s goals and community needs, while fostering innovation. The Director is also responsible for the overall administrative oversight of all Leisure Services programs, services and facilities including the Linda Jackson Senior Center, Recreation Division and Glendale Lakes Golf Course. ABOUT THE ROLE Works under the general guidance and direction of the Assistant Village Administrator and the broad policy guidance of the Village President and Board and Village Administrator. This position exercises strategic direction and administrative support to all Leisure Services staff ensuring alignment with the Village’s goals and priorities including: Providing leadership and direction for the Linda Jackson Senior Center, Recreation Division and Glendale Lakes Golf Course to achieve goals within available resources. Planning and directing a diversified year-round, recreation programing that meets recreational needs of the community; and reviewing program areas, implementing changes, or creating new programs that reflects the goals of the Village. Responsible for the general operations and security of Leisure Services facilities including the management of the Sports Hub Recreation Center, GH20 Aquatics Center, Linda Jackson Senior Center and Glendale Lakes Golf Course. Researching opportunities for grants from various state, federal, and local programs related to parks and recreation. Facilitating multiple special events throughout the year.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management, education, or physical education including course work in organization and administration
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation programs, with at least three to five years in a supervisory or administrative role position
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification is required
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern parks and recreation programs
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement a comprehensive recreation program
• Considerable knowledge of community recreation needs and resources
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization and supervision

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Recreation Management, Education, Public Administration or Physical Education is preferred
• Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) or ability to earn CPRE is highly preferred
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and direction for the Linda Jackson Senior Center, Recreation Division and Glendale Lakes Golf Course to achieve goals within available resources.
• Planning and directing a diversified year-round, recreation programing that meets recreational needs of the community
• Reviewing program areas, implementing changes, or creating new programs that reflects the goals of the Village.
• Responsible for the general operations and security of Leisure Services facilities including the management of the Sports Hub Recreation Center, GH20 Aquatics Center, Linda Jackson Senior Center and Glendale Lakes Golf Course.
• Researching opportunities for grants from various state, federal, and local programs related to parks and recreation.
• Facilitating multiple special events throughout the year.

Benefits

• Village offers a competitive benefit package, including Blue Cross HMO or PPO medical, dental and life insurance, membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457, deferred compensation plan, and a comprehensive package of paid time off package.
• The Village strongly supports professional development and provides for attendance at conferences, trainings and professional certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director