ADVENTURE CENTER COORDINATOR

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

FSA Healthcare & Dependent Care

Life Insurance

Job summary

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Irons Oaks program seeks an Adventure Center Coordinator to oversee program management, budgeting, and long-range planning. Responsibilities include safety policy development, vendor contracts, marketing, and grant applications, with extensive community and corporate outreach.

The role requires leadership of staff, partnerships with professionals, and ongoing program development to enhance recreational opportunities while protecting the environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Adventure Education philosophy and programming.
• Working knowledge of group and team dynamics for a wide range of ages, including adult and corporate groups.
• Advanced knowledge of Adventure Education safety and staff training.
• Skills include budgeting, grant writing, project management, scheduling, marketing, and communication and implementation of directives.
• Experience with building Adventure Education physical elements.
• Master’s degree in Recreation or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to guests.
• Create the Adventure Center and Outdoor Recreation budget for the year.
• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate employees.
• Create proposals for Adventure Center capital improvements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the land management plan.
• Prepare monthly program reports for the Operating Committee and Board Report.
• Assist with the overall coordination for the facility.
• Maintain current Irons Oaks certification on teams, ropes, climbing tower and power pole.
• Prepare news releases, brochures and grant applications.
• Direct program, staff training and safety procedure development.
• Network and partner with other professionals in the field.
• Maintain current Adventure Center training manuals.
• Develop goals, objectives and long-range plans.
• Develop and implement marketing plan for corporate users.
• Expand corporate program services.
• Conduct Adventure Education programs and workshops.
• Participate in professional organizations and attend conferences and seminars.
• Archive electronic waivers.
• Maintain updates in Park District registration program.
• Participate in Irons Oaks Foundation and Operating Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Recruit and train Adventure Center facilitators.
• Adhere to the safety policy and procedures outlined in the Safety Manual.
• Construction of Adventure Education physical elements.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Adventure Education

Team dynamics

Safety training

Budgeting

Grant writing

Project management

Scheduling

Marketing

Communication

Adventure elements

Education

BS/BA in Recreation or related field

Five years supervisory experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $49,789.00 - $74,681.00 Salary/year

Job Summary

Under supervision of Irons Oaks Manager, responsible for overall management of the Adventure Education program, budget preparation, long range planning, program development, corporate program and event marketing, public relations in the community, policy and procedures manual, safety manual, grounds and initiative maintenance, negotiating contracts with vendors, fiscal management, preparation of grant applications. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.


• Create the Adventure Center and Outdoor Recreation budget for the year.


• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate employees.


• Create proposals for Adventure Center capital improvements.


• Assist with the development and implementation of the land management plan.


• Prepare monthly program reports for the Operating Committee and Board Report.


• Assist with the overall coordination for the facility.


• Maintain current Irons Oaks certification on teams, ropes, climbing tower and power pole.


• Prepare news releases, brochures and grant applications.


• Direct program, staff training and safety procedure development.


• Network and partner with other professionals in the field.


• Maintain current Adventure Center training manuals.


• Develop goals, objectives and long-range plans.


• Develop and implement marketing plan for corporate users.


• Expand corporate program services.


• Conduct Adventure Education programs and workshops.


• Participate in professional organizations and attend conferences and seminars.


• Archive electronic waivers.


• Maintain updates in Park District registration program.


• Participate in Irons Oaks Foundation and Operating Committee meetings, as necessary.


• Recruit and train Adventure Center facilitators.


• Adhere to the safety policy and procedures outlined in the Safety Manual.


• Construction of Adventure Education physical elements.


• Other related job duties as assigned.

Cognitive Skills Required

• Read managerial materials.


• Math to prepare budgets.


• Sensitive to needs of employees and program participants.


• Problem solving ability.


• Planning ability.


• Exhibit good judgment.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Adventure Education philosophy and programming.


• Working knowledge of group and team dynamics for a wide range of ages, including adult and corporate groups.


• Advanced knowledge of Adventure Education safety and staff training.


• Skills include budgeting, grant writing, project management, scheduling, marketing, and communication and implementation of directives.


• Experience with building Adventure Education physical elements.


• Master’s degree in Recreation or a related field is preferred.

Education and Training

• BS/BA degree preferred in Recreation or related field.


• Five years supervisory experience.

Other Job Requirements

• Evening, weekend and holiday work required.


• Assistance with special events.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Other duties as assigned.


• AED and CPR certification


• Participate in park district working committee.

Physical Requirements

• STANDING: Frequently


• SITTING: Frequently


• WALKING: Frequently


• LIFTING: Frequently: up to 50 lbs. 75 lbs. with assistance.


• STOOPING: Frequently


• REACHING: Frequently


• CLIMBING: Frequently


• VERBAL: Proficient to communicate and implement directives.


• Speak one on one and to all size groups.


• VISION: Safety, write and read English

Environmental Considerations

Will be exposed to all weather conditions.

Hours

The Adventure Center Coordinator has no established hours, yet is required to invest the time necessary to produce exceptional results. It is essential to be regularly available during standard business hours to meet with staff, vendors, and other business and government agencies.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical (PPO and HMO options), Dental and Vision insurance


• Health Reimbursement Account


• FSA Healthcare & Dependent Care


• Life Insurance paid by the Park District


• Participation in our mandatory pension fund with IMRF – Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund


• 457 Retirement Plan


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• 13 Paid Holidays (including 1 floating holiday)


• Paid CPR/AED training and certification


• Benefits of Park District Services and Facilities, this includes spouse and dependent children up to age 26 currently living in their household:


• Membership to H-F Racquet & Fitness Club


• Complimentary golf, golf cart and driving range at Coyote Run Golf Course


• Summer membership to H-F Lions Club Pool


• Complimentary ice skating at H-F Ice Arena


• Complimentary ski rental (cross-country skiing), ropes course and climbing tower at Irons Oaks.


• Complimentary enrollment in many recreation programs


• 25% off facility rentals


• Discounted Park rentals