Recreation Services Manager-Youth

Wheeling Park District; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recreational facilities is seeking a Recreation Services Manager for Youth Programs. The role involves managing, budgeting, and implementing various youth activities and camps while supervising staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in recreation and experience in program management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years full-time related experience in recreation program management required.
• Valid Illinois driver's license required.
• CPR/AED certification must be earned within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for organizing and implementing youth summer camps and recreational programs.
• Overviews staff hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Prepares budget projections and monitors program revenues.

Skills

Organization

Creativity

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or closely related field

Job description

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Job Title: Recreation Services Manager – Youth

Job Status: Full Time – Exempt

Division: Park and Recreation Services

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Recreation

Supervisory Responsibility: Recreation Coordinator

Summary

Position Summary

The Recreation Services Manager – Youth is responsible for organizing, creating, budgeting, promoting and implementing all youth summer camps, preschool, and a variety of preschool and youth recreation programs as designated by the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. Through the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator responsibilities include oversight of the Before & After School, Days off programs and CRC Birthday Parties. The Manager is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation but is granted opportunities for independent supervision over a full-time recreation coordinator, part-time staff and volunteers in related areas of responsibility.

Job Duties

Essential Job Duties

• Organizes, implements and evaluates a comprehensive selection of preschool aged and youth programs designed to meet the needs of the community.
• Organizes, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive selection of summer day camps designed to meet the needs of the community.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, terminates, schedules and evaluates all staff for programs, volunteers, and instructors.
• Orders and distributes program supplies to instructors as needed. Maintains appropriate inventory and supply for all programs in area.
• Prepares annual budget projections and monitors revenue and expenses in areas of responsibility.
• Prepares monthly board reports, bi-weekly payroll, program evaluations, annual reports, and any special reports requested by the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation.
• Prepares seasonal brochure information and creates publicity materials in cooperation with the marketing personnel.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and submits recommendations for program development, changes and pricing structure to the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation.
• Maintains required records of programs, fees and class participation statistics as required.
• Conducts required training and safety programs as established and recognized by the Wheeling Park District.
• Develops general knowledge of Park District programs to respond to specific questions or direct guests to the appropriate staff member.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Utilizes district’s computer software and systems applicable to area.
• Researches current trends and develops new programs in response to the community’s needs and desires.
• Communicates maintenance issues repairs and room set-up requests to facility maintenance team.
• Coordinates room, school, park, athletic field and gym scheduling with Athletic Facilities Manager and Guest Services Manager as needed for programs and activities.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with affiliated groups and community organizations.
• Ensures goals are being met within area of responsibility as well as being a productive team member to achieve division and department goals.
• Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Must support and demonstrate organizational values and quality standards of the Wheeling Park District.
  
  

Requirements

Position Requirements

Graduate of a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in recreation, or closely related field; minimum 3 years full-time related experience required in recreation program management; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Prior teaching experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.
  
  

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge, creativity and skill in programming a variety of preschool, youth and active adult programs and special events as assigned.
• Working knowledge of principles, practices, and objectives of preschool, youth and adult programming and management, and community recreation.
• Must possess the ability to hire, organize, direct and lead the work of subordinate employees for program responsibilities.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills; ability to work with minimal supervision, to solve problems and produce work on a timely basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Recreational Facilities

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