Playground Supervisor

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and the Service Employees International Union Local 73. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the District will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. The District is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants. Title: Playground Supervisor CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direction, plans, coordinates and supervises a recreation and leisure program at a Park District playground or park facility. Serves as an administrative supervisor for instructional and maintenance staff. Performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This supervisory position is appropriate for assignment to smaller facilities teaching, coaching and leading recreation, cultural and leisure activities. Indoor programming may be limited due to the size and type of facility assignment. Supervises staff responsible for cleaning and maintenance at assigned playground or park facility. Accountable for maintenance as well as general safety at playground or park locations. Initiates work order requests and emergency repairs as necessary. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies. Maintains a variety of records covering course registration, fees collected on bank accounts, timekeeping/payroll, accidents and other routine reports. Schedules, organizes and oversees activities at various athletic meets, leagues and tournaments. Schedules and coordinates use of facility by community groups. Ensures that 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 playground or park programs and events through a variety of sources. Recruits, screens and trains volunteers to assist in playground or park programs. Develops and enforces rules and regulations for safety of staff and patrons at playground or park facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Social Services, Education, Special Education, Child Development or comparable major and four (4) years of Park and Recreation experience or related field.
Alternatively, 20 hours from an accredited college in Recreation, Leisure Studies or Physical Education and at least six (6) years of work experience in Park and Recreation or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
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 work of others.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and supervises a recreation and leisure program at a Park District playground or park facility.
Serves as an administrative supervisor for instructional and maintenance staff.
Supervises staff responsible for cleaning and maintenance at assigned playground or park facility.
Accountable for maintenance as well as general safety at playground or park locations.
Initiates work order requests and emergency repairs as necessary.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
Maintains a variety of records covering course registration, fees collected on bank accounts, timekeeping/payroll, accidents and other routine reports.
Schedules, organizes and oversees activities at various athletic meets, leagues and tournaments.
Schedules and coordinates use of facility by community groups.
Ensures that 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 playground or park programs and events through a variety of sources.
Recruits, screens and trains volunteers to assist in playground or park programs.
Develops and enforces rules and regulations for safety of staff and patrons at playground or park facility.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
4 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, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs – Transit Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
Free Admission to most Chicago museums.