Recreation Specialist Youth Athletics FT

Description

Status of Employment:
Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $48,500 - $53,000   based on education, experience, and skills.

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Description / Duties:

• Assist with planning, organizing, implementation, and oversight of recreational/general interest programs and special events with an emphasis on youth sports, fitness activities.
• Provide direct leadership and supervision to all assigned recreational programs and services.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants.
• Assist in the development and implementation of long-range plans and strategies. Develop and implement annual goals and objectives.
• Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services, making recommendations on introduction or deletion of programs and services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of specific program details consistent with recreation marketing strategy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for recreation programs, services, and facilities consisting of appropriate pricing and promotional efforts.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal/temporary staff and volunteers.
• Contract with independent contractors and vendors for programs and services as needed.
• Establish a cooperative planning and working relationship with community agencies and organizations.
• Review and prepare costs for program centers of the annual budget.
• Secure alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising.
• Purchase, distribute, and maintain proper inventory of all supplies and materials.
• Prepare and maintain management reports and records regarding programs and services.
• Transport program supplies via park district vehicles.
• Work closely with school officials whose facilities are being used by the park district, making regular program inspections of school sites.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Physical Education, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a recreational setting, preferably in a recreation department, school district, social services agency, or non-profit organization. May be obtained through a combination of seasonal, part time, or temporary positions.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure services field.
• General knowledge of recreation principles and philosophy.
• Specific knowledge of youth athletic programs and services.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver's license required.
• NYSCA (National Youth Sports Coaches Association) certification required within six months.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification required within one (1) year or as soon as eligible.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Hours:
40 hours per week. Work schedule may vary and will include regular nights and weekends. May involve additional hours on an as needed basis.

Conditions of Continued Employment

All the following are required:

• provide proof of date of birth.
• provide a copy of driver’s license.
• provide drivers abstract.
• provide verification of education.
• submit to a reference check and employment verification.
• submit to a state criminal background check.
• submit to a pre-placement physical.
• submit to pre-placement drug testing.
• submit to a random, reasonable cause, and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.
• satisfactorily complete a six (6) month introductory period.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional certificate required within one (1) year of employment, or as soon as eligible, and renewal certificates as required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year of employment and renewal certificates as required.

Contact:
Kaitlin Fischer, CPRP
Superintendent of Sports & Fitness
Recreation Department
kfischer@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

Salary : $48,391 - $80,673