Playground Supervisor (Touhy)

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

21h

About The Position

Under direction, plans, coordinates, and supervises recreation and leisure programs at a Park District playground or park facility. Serves as an administrative supervisor for instructional and maintenance staff and performs related duties as required. This supervisory position is appropriate for smaller facilities and includes teaching, coaching, and leading recreation, cultural, and leisure activities. Indoor programming may be limited based on the size and type of 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 listed annual rate of pay is $77,469.18.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Supervise staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned playground or park facility.
Remain accountable for facility maintenance and general safety; initiate work orders and emergency repairs as necessary.
Maintain inventories of equipment and supplies.
Maintain records related to course registration, fees and bank accounts, timekeeping and payroll, accidents, and 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 areas 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 rules and regulations to ensure the safety of staff and patrons.
Teach, coach, and lead recreation, cultural, and leisure activities.

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 days of paid sick time 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.