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Form of workPosition Type:
Recreation/Recreation Manager
Date Posted:
12/21/2023
Location:
Simkus Recreation Center
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
When FilledSalary & Benefits:
- $55,000 - $63,000 per year.
- Full benefits package including health insurance, IMRF Pension, paid time off (10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 13 holidays), program discounts, and complimentary Fitness Center, Dog Park, and Coral Cove Water Park memberships for you and your immediate family.
Hours:
40 hours a week, working primarily weekdays with occasional nights and weekends.
Position Summary:
The Recreation Manager is responsible for the management of the Before & After Care and Outdoor Adventure Camp programs. This position also oversees two Recreation Supervisors of summer camp, special interest classes, Days Off Club, adult trips, preschool, and early childhood programming.
Essential Job Functions:
- Directly manage all aspects of the Before & After Care and Outdoor Adventure Camp programs.
- Research and implement creative programming, including trips, events, theme days, and activities.
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff and contractors.
- Effectively manage a team by communicating expectations, providing ongoing training for staff development, and sharing direct feedback to staff on their performance.
- Maintain an engaged management approach with regular presence in program areas.
- Continuously review and improve operations to increase quality, develop efficiencies, maximize safety, and reduce costs.
- Develop content for seasonal program guides, newsletters, general marketing collateral, and social media. Initiate creative marketing plans to increase participation.
- Ensure high quality programs and services by researching trends within the industry, incorporating feedback and program evaluation results, and analyzing enrollment.
- Continuously review and improve operations to develop efficiencies, increase quality, maximize safety, and reduce costs.
- Develop, maintain, and maximize program budgets; analyze and prepare financial reports.
- Oversee programs and serve as primary point of contact when Recreation Supervisors are not present.
- Promote excellent customer service relations with participants, parents, and other affiliates.
- Maintain an effective relationship and regular communication with the school district.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Education, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five years experience supervising childcare programs and staff.
- Strong leadership, management and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and problem-solve.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to interact and collaborate with all levels of employees and affiliates.
- Able to handle conflict and make effective decisions with minimal direction.
- Experience with budget development and oversight.
- Experience with computer, office, and recreational equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. The ability to use ActiveNet registration software, TimePro payroll software, Incode accounting software, WhenToWork scheduling software, Constant Contact digital marketing platform, WorPress website management, proofHQ, and social media.
- A valid Illinois drivers license is necessary.
- CPR & first aid certification will be required (and provided).
- Must successfully pass a post offer drug test and drivers abstract.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
Recreation/Recreation Manager
Date Posted:
12/21/2023
Location:
Simkus Recreation Center
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
When FilledSalary & Benefits:
- $55,000 - $63,000 per year.
- Full benefits package including health insurance, IMRF Pension, paid time off (10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 13 holidays), program discounts, and complimentary Fitness Center, Dog Park, and Coral Cove Water Park memberships for you and your immediate family.
Hours:
40 hours a week, working primarily weekdays with occasional nights and weekends.
Position Summary:
The Recreation Manager is responsible for the management of the Before & After Care and Outdoor Adventure Camp programs. This position also oversees two Recreation Supervisors of summer camp, special interest classes, Days Off Club, adult trips, preschool, and early childhood programming.
Essential Job Functions:
- Directly manage all aspects of the Before & After Care and Outdoor Adventure Camp programs.
- Research and implement creative programming, including trips, events, theme days, and activities.
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff and contractors.
- Effectively manage a team by communicating expectations, providing ongoing training for staff development, and sharing direct feedback to staff on their performance.
- Maintain an engaged management approach with regular presence in program areas.
- Continuously review and improve operations to increase quality, develop efficiencies, maximize safety, and reduce costs.
- Develop content for seasonal program guides, newsletters, general marketing collateral, and social media. Initiate creative marketing plans to increase participation.
- Ensure high quality programs and services by researching trends within the industry, incorporating feedback and program evaluation results, and analyzing enrollment.
- Continuously review and improve operations to develop efficiencies, increase quality, maximize safety, and reduce costs.
- Develop, maintain, and maximize program budgets; analyze and prepare financial reports.
- Oversee programs and serve as primary point of contact when Recreation Supervisors are not present.
- Promote excellent customer service relations with participants, parents, and other affiliates.
- Maintain an effective relationship and regular communication with the school district.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Education, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five years experience supervising childcare programs and staff.
- Strong leadership, management and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and problem-solve.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to interact and collaborate with all levels of employees and affiliates.
- Able to handle conflict and make effective decisions with minimal direction.
- Experience with budget development and oversight.
- Experience with computer, office, and recreational equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. The ability to use ActiveNet registration software, TimePro payroll software, Incode accounting software, WhenToWork scheduling software, Constant Contact digital marketing platform, WorPress website management, proofHQ, and social media.
- A valid Illinois drivers license is necessary.
- CPR & first aid certification will be required (and provided).
- Must successfully pass a post offer drug test and drivers abstract.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
