SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION & REVENUE FACILITIES

Join us in making a lasting impact on the Addison community! The Addison Park District seeks a dynamic, collaborative, organized, and experienced professional join our leadership team as the Superintendent of Recreation & Revenue Facilities. As a growing agency serving a diverse community of 37,000 residents, we are committed to providing exceptional recreational opportunities across our 25 parks and facilities, including Club Fitness, Community Park, Centennial Park, and Links & Tees Golf Facility.

Job Title: Superintendent of Recreation & Revenue Facilities

Department: Recreation

Classification: Exempt, IMRF Eligible

Salary: $92,000 DOQ

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Superintendent of Recreation & Revenue Facilities is responsible for organizing, performing, and overseeing all recreation programs, services, special events, scheduling, building supervision, and daily operations of the Recreation Department. The Superintendent of Recreation & Revenue Facilities is also responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Recreation Department's strategies and initiatives to meet the goals of the Addison Park District, while providing quality programs and services to the community. The Superintendent of Recreation & Revenue Facilities is on call, and will be responsible for supervising, managing, coaching, training, and leading employees. This is an at-will position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, Park Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of full-time experience in related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience managing staff, special facilities and developing recreation programs and services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Must have a valid Driver's License And successfully pass a driver's abstract review.
• Must be Red Cross CPR and AED Certified within six (6) months of hiring (provided by District)
• Preference given to candidates with RecTrac experience, or ability to become proficient within six (6) months of hiring.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in creating, implementing and managing business plans, revenue facilities and success in utilizing alternative revenue sources.
• Preference given to candidates with a CPRP and/or CPRE willingness to obtain within one (1) year of hiring (or as outlined in the qualifications of obtaining a CPRP or CPRE).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages direct reports through setting goals, communicating job expectations, job training, coaching duties and responsibilities, performance evaluation, recognition, and discipline.
• Responsible for ensuring the general operations, security, building operating schedules and opening and closing procedures of facilities are conducted through their supervisory team.
• Monitors various recreational activities and services which include, but are not limited to, Links & Tees, Club Fitness, special events, youth/adult programs, aquatics, athletics, etc.
• Sets department financial goals, participating in forecasting departmental projections, tracking financial activities, statistical reporting, and prioritizing and re-prioritizing activities within the recreational department.
• Through partnership with Marketing, promotes programs, special events and services within the community, including, but not limited to verbal promotions (public appearances, radio, etc.), written promotions, (news releases, brochure, flyers, etc.), and visual promotions (poster, sign boards, photos, etc.) as often as necessary to be effective.
• Implements, manages and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the department's business plans, programs, special events and services offered to the community, while understanding, developing, and adhering to the specified budget.
• Prepares, manages, and oversees department budgets, financial reports, staffing needs, etc. while making any recommendations for revenue and expenditure adjustments, based on fact, market research, etc.
• Schedules, implements, oversees and conducts staff orientation, meetings, trainings, etc. for employees as needed.
• Reviews, edits as necessary, and approves employee timecards in collaboration with their supervising team.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records pertaining, but not limited to all programs, special events, services, etc. and present the data to staff, the leadership team, the Board, etc., as needed.
• Demonstrates, leads, supports, and administers the park district's mission statement, vision, core values, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains a proactive approach to safety and risk management.
• Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Addison Park District's safety program.
• Employee is responsible for being an effective team player with all departments in the park district.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for serving on committees as designated by the Executive Director.
• Manages employees for other duties including, but not limited to, recreation programs, special events, and various committees as needed.
• Prepares and delivers written and verbal reports on a timely basis as requested by the Executive Director.
• In partnership with Human Resources, participates in recruiting, reviewing, interviewing, and selecting of individuals for job openings, while following the proper hiring procedures to make sure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
• Attends professional conferences, workshops, and seminars pertaining to employee's position, as needed, for new ideas, developments, and techniques.
• Must obtain any other certifications required and/or needed within the timeframe specified by the Superintendent of Recreation & Revenue Facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Employee must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the public, staff, and board.
• Employee must be capable of communicating and working effectively with the public and all levels of the park district staff with tact and diplomacy.
• Employee must have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal control.
• Employee must be able to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Employee must have the ability to read and understand materials printed in English.
• Employee must be able to make decisions objectively based on customer service and fiscal constraint.
• Employee must be able to troubleshoot issues and problems associated with the recreation department and facilities effectively and efficiently.
• Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidentiality of information.
• Employee is responsible for keeping organized records and reports.
• Employee must be able to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Executive Director.
• Employee must have the ability to delegate work, where appropriate, in order to accomplish work most effectively.
• Employee must be able to deal with multiple situations at the same time, while recognizing priorities of the department and the District.
• Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
• Employee must be able to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the park district's mission statement, vision and core values.
• Employee must have the ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
• Employee must have the ability to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
• Employee must have the ability to receive constructive criticism, coaching and/or supervision.
• Employee must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situation.
• Employee must possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Employee might work both inside and outside during various environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to, rain and mud, extremely hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, noise, and insect bites.
• Employee must operate and handle assigned equipment.
• Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site, and be able to perform moderate manual tasks (a thorough pre-employment physical examination will be required after conditional job offer).
• Employee may perform duties which include, but not limited to prolonged lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.

Salary : $92,000