WLC Recreation Supervisor

Skokie Park District•Skokie, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Weber Recreation Supervisor is responsible for developing, overseeing, and coordinating a wide range of early childhood and youth sports and general programs and camps within the community. This role involves managing various programs, leagues, and events, ensuring their smooth operation, and fostering a positive recreational experience for participants. Utilizes all available resources of the District to ensure a smooth and effective delivery of services and will carry out the established policies and procedures of the Skokie Park District.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
Previous experience organizing youth sports leagues, camps, and programs including knowledge of recreational sports and activities suitable for different age groups.
Experience with program budgeting, financial management, and one to three years of supervising staff.
Ideal candidate will have a strong background in coordinating and leading summer camps.
RecTrac registration software experience highly preferred.
Candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and community partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
Must obtain and keep current CPR/AED certification.
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates staff.
Schedules, conducts performance reviews, and approves staff payroll records.
Organizes and leads the Community Youth Basketball League (CBL), ensuring execution of the league, including scheduling, team management, coach and volunteer placements, and game day operations, including marketing of the league.
Coordinates open gym (basketball & volleyball, etc.) sessions, facilitating a welcoming environment for community members to engage in recreational activities.
Supervises, purchases equipment, and organizes Tiny Tot Open Gym sessions, providing a safe and enjoyable space for young children to play and interact.
Develop, plan, and oversee various youth programs, workshops, and events throughout the year, catering to different interests and age groups within the community.
Organize youth sport leagues, programs, and events, managing team registrations, scheduling games, and overseeing league activities.
Coordinate contractual programs and camps offered by external organizations, such as Hot Shots Sports, Back 2 Ballin’, International Basketball Camp, Glitzy Girlz, Chess Scholars, and Chicago Loves Dance, etc., ensuring high-quality experiences for participants.
Develops fees and follows budgets for program areas they oversee.
Carefully monitors revenue and expenses budget reports.
Plan and supervise special recreational programs during holidays, winter break, and spring break, providing engaging activities for early childhood and school-age children on their days off.
Evaluates the needs of the community and develops new programs, camps, and special events.
Oversees 3 on 3 Tournament, Holiday Hoops, Turkey Toss, and other sports related special events.
Assists with district wide special events including EID Celebration, 4th of July, Festival of Cultures, and serve as the Assistant Race Director for the Backlot Bash 5K, as well as assist with the main event.
On call for building, participant, and staff emergencies.
Interacts and communicates with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Will be required to join district wide committees, like Environmental Action Team, and other recreational events throughout the year as assigned.
Develops camp calendars and purchases supplies, books busing and fieldtrips, and implements activities and schedules for camps and programs assigned.
Oversee various summer camps, including, Sports Camp South and Extended, Final Fling Camp, and Hot Shots Contractual Camps, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for campers.
Works cooperatively with other facility staff to maintain and communicate the overall facility schedule utilizing RecTrac.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must perform work responsibilities with minimal supervision and effectively manage and operate front desk customer service operations.
Incorporates the District's core values of commitment, service, integrity, openness, inclusiveness, innovation and environmental stewardship in all work performed.
Adheres to and actively enforces the safety responsibilities and safety procedures as outlined in the District’s Safety Manual, and overall risk management.