Recreation Supervisor

Oak Lawn Park District•Oak Lawn, IL

21h•$45,000 - $47,000•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.