Superintendent of Recreation
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Director of Recreation Programming, the Superintendent of Recreation oversees the delivery of recreation programs and services that meet community needs. The role supports the District’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic initiatives; implements the Recreation Programming Plan; evaluates and improves programs, services, processes, and procedures; and uses relevant data to inform decisions and report progress. The Superintendent coordinates facilities and services with other departments, school districts, and contractual vendors; manages vendor agreements; and supervises staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and payroll approval. The position also develops and monitors budgets, tracks and optimizes program revenue, and collaborates on marketing materials. The Superintendent serves as the District’s CAPRA volunteer and WDSRA Inclusion Committee liaison, and may act on behalf of the Director of Recreation Programming as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Park Administration, Leisure Studies, or a related field.
- At least five years of administrative or supervisory experience in recreation programming, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Certified Park and Recreational Professional (CPRP) certification within two years of hire.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within two months of hire.
- Knowledge of the theories, practices, and philosophy of community recreational programming.
- Knowledge and skill in budget preparation, financial management, and fiscal control.
- Ability to make objective decisions based on customer service and fiscal constraints.
- Ability to recognize community needs and organize programs and events to address them.
- Working knowledge of basic computer software.
- Manual dexterity to manipulate recreation program equipment.
- Regular onsite attendance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and support recreation programs and services in alignment with the District’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic initiatives.
- Evaluate program and service offerings, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with program outcomes.
- Implement the Recreation Programming Plan and assist in its ongoing development and review.
- Investigate program issues, personnel matters, and patron and parent complaints, supporting managers and supervisors or taking the lead as needed.
- Analyze and monitor recreation program trends.
- Collaborate with related departments to identify strategic initiatives, establish direction, and develop recreation services.
- Evaluate and improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency, and recommend policy revisions.
- Identify, collect, evaluate, and use appropriate data to support initiatives and decisions, share information as needed, and report progress; train staff in data collection and interpretation when appropriate.
- Coordinate facilities and services with related departments, school districts, and contractual vendors, and optimize use of District facilities.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of independent contractor agreements and compliance with their terms.
- Plan, assign, schedule, and review staff work; ensure quality standards; hire, discipline, train, develop, and evaluate staff; administer performance improvement plans; and approve biweekly payroll.
- Collaborate with related departments to develop marketing materials for programs, including program guides, flyers, posters, brochures, and web materials.
- Develop the annual department/division budget and year-end projections; communicate budget requests; inform direct reports about the approved budget; monitor budget performance; adjust for unexpected expenses or revenue fluctuations; and approve expenditures.
- Track, report, and optimize traditional and alternative revenue sources for programming objectives.
- Serve as the District’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) volunteer.
- Act on behalf of the Director of Recreation Programming as requested.
- Serve as the District’s liaison to the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) Inclusion Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
