PARK SUPER OF RECREATION

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and the Service Employees International Union Local 73. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the District will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. The District is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

Title: Park Supervisor of Recreation

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direction, plans, coordinates and supervises a recreation and leisure program at a Chicago Park District park facility. Serves as an administrative supervisor for instructional and maintenance staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises staff responsible for teaching, coaching and leading recreation and leisure activities.
• Plans, develops and supervises athletic and recreation program activities at Park District locations including basketball, baseball, gymnastics, floor hockey and other organized sports.
• Coordinates and oversees leisure and cultural program activities including table games, preschool classes, seasonal theme parties as well as music, drama, crafts and art craft instruction.
• Plans, promotes and oversees onsite Park District camp programs.
• Develops and plans activities, allocates staff, schedules facilities and oversees day-to-day activities of camps.
• Supervises staff responsible for maintenance as well as general safety at park locations, initiates work order requests and emergency repairs at park facility and other assigned locations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies at assigned facility.
• Maintains variety of records covering course registration fees collected, timekeeping/payroll, accidents and other routine reports.
• Schedules, organizes and oversees activities at various athletic leagues and tournaments.
• Schedules and coordinates use of facility by community groups. Ensures that fields and/or other facilities are properly maintained.
• Works with community and advisory groups to determine recreation and leisure needs, interests and areas for improvement.
• Publicizes park programs and events through a variety of sources.
• Recruits, screens and trains volunteers to assist in various park program activities.
• Develops and enforces rules for safety to staff and patrons at park facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Social Services, Education, Special Education, Child Development or comparable major and six (6) years of Park and Recreation experience or related field. Alternatively, 20 hours from an accredited college in Recreation, Leisure Studies or Physical Education and at least eight (8) years of work experience in Park and Recreation or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of athletic, leisure and recreational theories and principles. Effective oral and written communication skills. Recreation and leisure programming skills. Organizational skills. Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without accommodation.

SEIU Local 73 Career Service EEO: Para-professional FLSA: Non-Exempt