AddressThis position is located in the Sports and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Great Lakes, Illinois. Incumbent serves as the assistant Recreation Specialist to the Sports and Fitness Division Head. Primary objective is to assist in providing maximum opportunities for participation in a well-rounded program planned for aquatics, sports and fitness activities designed to enhance the physical, mental and social wellness of the population served.Qualifications: Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
Must have knowledge to analyze a variety of pool problems, incumbent must possess current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification and be trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Incumbent should have satisfactorily completed a swimming pool operator's clinic. The incumbent, if not currently holding these certificates, will obtain them within six months of employment. All copies of the certifications must be maintained in their official personnel file.
Knowledge gained through relevant education and training, including a minimum of Bachelors' degree in Recreation or closely related field, or related working experience in the field.
Must be capable of organizing and operating a wide range of related and unrelated water and land programs.
Ability to render decisions and react responsibly to various problems and/or situations that may arise, based on knowledge of current and past problems and precedents relating to all aquatic, athletic and recreation programs.
Knowledge of basic rules and sportsmanship associated with a large sports and intramural program.
Knowledge of the range of activities and services, of participant needs and interests, and of the methods and processes involved in a typical and conventional basic aquatic program.
Education: Major study - general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g. senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
