Park Supervisor of Recreation (Gompers)

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, plans, coordinates, and supervises a recreation and leisure program at a Chicago Park District park facility. Serves as an administrative supervisor for instructional and maintenance staff and performs other related duties as assigned. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and SEIU Local 73. It is open to current Chicago Park District employees and external applicants. The District may assemble a pool of qualified external candidates concurrently with the posting. Internal bargaining unit applicants receive priority consideration in accordance with the Local 73 collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Social Services, Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a comparable major, and six years of Park and Recreation experience or a related field; alternatively, 20 hours from an accredited college in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Physical Education and at least eight years of work experience in Park and Recreation or a related field.
Knowledge of athletic, leisure, and recreational theories and principles.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Recreation and leisure programming skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff responsible for teaching, coaching, and leading recreation and leisure activities.
Plans, develops, and supervises athletic and recreation program activities at Park District locations, including basketball, baseball, gymnastics, floor hockey, and other organized sports.
Coordinates and oversees leisure and cultural activities, including table games, preschool classes, seasonal theme parties, music, drama, crafts, and art craft instruction.
Plans, promotes, and oversees onsite Park District camp programs.
Develops and plans camp activities, allocates staff, schedules facilities, and oversees day-to-day camp operations.
Supervises maintenance staff and general safety at park locations; initiates work orders and emergency repairs at the park facility and other assigned locations.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies at the assigned facility.
Maintains records covering course registration fees collected, timekeeping and payroll, accidents, and other routine reports.
Schedules, organizes, and oversees athletic leagues and tournaments.
Schedules and coordinates facility use by community groups and ensures fields and other facilities are properly maintained.
Works with community and advisory groups to determine recreation and leisure needs, interests, and areas for improvement.
Publicizes Park programs and events through a variety of sources.
Recruits, screens, and trains volunteers to assist with park program activities.
Develops and enforces safety rules for staff and patrons at the park facility.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
13–20 days of paid vacation annually (13 days for the first year of employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually, with carryover from year to year.
Four paid personal days per year.
13 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave upon meeting FMLA eligibility.
Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax transit program.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free admission to most Chicago museums.