Playground Supervisor Chopin

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Under direction, the Playground Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises recreation and leisure programs at a Park District playground or park facility. The role serves as an administrative supervisor for instructional and maintenance staff and is suited to smaller facilities, where the supervisor may teach, coach, and lead recreation, cultural, and leisure activities. Indoor programming may be limited based on the facility assignment. The 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; internal bargaining unit applicants receive priority consideration under the agreement. The position is full-time and pays $77,469.18 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Social Services, Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a comparable major, plus four years of Park and Recreation experience or related experience; alternatively, 20 college credit hours from an accredited college in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Physical Education and at least six years of Park and Recreation or related work experience.
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 for candidates qualifying through the 20-credit-hour and six-year experience alternative.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise recreation and leisure programs at an assigned playground or park facility.
Teach, coach, and lead recreation, cultural, and leisure activities as appropriate for the facility.
Supervise staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned facility.
Oversee facility maintenance and general safety; initiate work orders and emergency repairs as needed.
Maintain inventories of equipment and supplies.
Maintain records covering course registration, fees collected on bank accounts, timekeeping and payroll, accidents, and other routine reports.
Schedule, organize, and oversee athletic meets, leagues, and tournaments.
Schedule and coordinate facility use by community groups.
Ensure fields and other facilities are properly maintained.
Work with community and advisory groups to identify recreation and leisure needs, interests, and opportunities for improvement.
Publicize playground or park programs and events through a variety of sources.
Recruit, screen, and train volunteers to assist with programs.
Develop and enforce safety rules and regulations for staff and patrons.
Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
13–20 days of paid vacation annually; 13 days in the first year of employment.
12 paid sick days annually, carried over 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 Program supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs.
Transit benefits.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
Free admission to most Chicago museums.