Recreation Supervisor

Oak Lawn Park District • Oak Lawn, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for planning and leadership of various programs offered through the Recreation Department of the Park District. Programs consist of: Day Camp, Pre-School, Dog Obedience Classes, Tot Programs, Special Events and other duties as assigned. The Recreation Supervisor assists in the immediate supervision of part-time staff and staff/instructors.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a major in parks and recreation or a closely related field
• At least one year experience in a community recreation setting
• CPR/ First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

• CPRP or eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the Oak View General Manager in hiring of part-time instructors and recruitment and assignment of volunteers and student interns.
• Assists in training and supervising of program assistant part-time staff and volunteers.
• Plans programs/special events and prepares written descriptions for brochure.
• Maintains required records on programs, monthly reports and periodic special reports.
• Prepares budget estimates for programs and monitors program expenditures for department programs.
• Works cooperatively with all other departments of the district to enhance the overall quality of all district programs and to promote department programs as assigned.
• Participates in inter-departmental in-service training programs as assigned.
• Maintains liaisons with professional organizations and participates in state training, educational and certifications or programs as directed.
• Obeys and enforces all practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of services and makes recommendations on modifications of existing programs or introduction of new ones.
• Ability to work with computer software system to input programs, create reports, etc.
• Works the Oak Lawn Park District’s mandatory holiday events.
• If a major event occurs that limits park district operations or forces a park district shut down and restricts employee from performing their normal job duties they may be assigned to duties outside of their job description as warranted by the situation.
• Assist in fulfilling agency’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, including attending any related meetings or performing any related job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attends Park District Board Meetings as required.
• Cooperates with outside agencies to promote services by attending meetings, serving on committees, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Healthy Living Meetings
• Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick-time)
• 14 Paid Holidays (Birthday included)
• Employee discounts at park district facilities and programs

What This Job Offers

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