Recreation Supervisor-Athletic Programs and Service

The Waukegan Park District
Job Description
Responsible for operation and management of athletic fields and facilities and the planning, organization and supervision athletic programs, services, activities and special events. Duties include providing developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants; developing long range plans and strategies; developing and implementing annual goals and objectives; evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services making appropriate recommendations; developing and implementing a marketing strategy for area of responsibility; recruiting, selecting, training, supervising and evaluating full time, temporary and seasonal staff, and volunteers within area of responsibility; reviewing and preparing costs for program centers of annual budget, overseeing the expenditure and accounting of funds within area of responsibility; submitting recommendations for Capital Improvement Projects; securing alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising; preparing and maintaining management reports and records regarding programs, facility, and services; scheduling facility rental and program use; overseeing and monitoring athletic field scheduling; communication with Parks Department regarding field usage and major maintenance of items of concern; coordinating concession/vending product inventory and concession sales; working cooperatively with community agencies and organizations.

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Additional Salary Information: Excellent Benefit Package

Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Recreation and Parks Administration, Sports Management, Sports Management, or related field; minimum one (1) year full time experience with a community service agency, athletic facility, or fitness facility in recreation management; Illinois Certified Park and Recreation Professional certificate required: National youth Sports Coaches Association, NYSCA, certificate required; three to five (3-5) years recreation experience preferred; general knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure services field and recreation, athletic, and fitness principles and philosophy; thorough knowledge of athletic and fitness facility management, athletic and fitness equipment and program management, and personnel management; experience in managing a large seasonal staff; experience in managing athletic fields and facility; sound fiscal management; ability to deliver recreation programs and services to the public, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and provide excellent customer service.