UrVANa Unit Leader

Urbana Park District • Urbana, IL

360d

About The Position

This position performs work under the direction of the UrVANa Unit Supervisor, Outreach and Wellness Coordinator and Outreach and Wellness Manager. The UrVANa Unit Leader is responsible for assisting the UrVANa Unit Supervisor with the development and implementation of the mobile recreation programming. This includes, but is not limited to instruction, coordination and supervision of programs, sports, performing and visual arts, outdoor and general programming for all ages. The UrVANa unit will travel citywide and provide equipment and instructional activities for community events, which include: arts and crafts, sport, environmental, wellness, and fitness activities. Paid planning, meeting, and shopping time may be required. The UrVANa unit Leader will promote the mission of "You Belong Here" of the Urbana Park District in action and spirit.

Requirements

• Experience in program coordination and supervision.
• Knowledge of sports, performing and visual arts, and outdoor programming.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and community members.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mobile recreation programming.
• Familiarity with community outreach initiatives.
• Background in health and wellness programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist the UrVANa Unit Supervisor with the development and implementation of mobile recreation programming.
• Coordinate and supervise programs, sports, performing and visual arts, outdoor and general programming for all ages.
• Travel citywide to provide equipment and instructional activities for community events.
• Conduct arts and crafts, sport, environmental, wellness, and fitness activities.
• Participate in paid planning, meetings, and shopping time as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support