Senior Recreation Programs Manager

Olparks; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid-Time Off

14 Paid Holidays

Employee discounts at park facilities

Job summary

The Oak Lawn Park District seeks a Recreation Supervisor to lead and coordinate programs across Day Camp, Pre-School, and special events. You will assist the General Manager in hiring, recruit volunteers and student interns, and supervise part-time staff.

Responsibilities include planning and describing programs for brochures, maintaining program records, preparing budgets, and collaborating with other departments to deliver high‑quality district services and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a major in parks and recreation or a closely related field.
• At least one year experience in a community recreation setting.
• CPRP or eligibility preferred.
• Familiarity with preparing brochures and program descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Oak View General Manager in hiring of part-time instructors and recruitment and assignment of volunteers and student interns.
• Assists in training and supervising of program assistant part-time staff and volunteers.
• Plans programs/special events and prepares written descriptions for brochure.
• Maintains required records on programs, monthly reports and periodic special reports.
• Prepares budget estimates for programs and monitors program expenditures for department programs.
• Works cooperatively with all other departments of the district to enhance the overall quality of all district programs and to promote department programs as assigned.
• Participates in inter‑departmental in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Maintains liaisons with professional organizations and participates in state training, educational and certifications or programs as directed.
• Obeys and enforces all practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program
• Evaluates the effectiveness of services and makes recommendations on modifications of existing programs or introduction of new ones.
• Ability to work with computer software system to input programs, create reports, etc.
• Works the Oak Lawn Park District’s mandatory holiday events
• If a major event occurs that limits park district operations or forces park district shut down and restricts employee from performing their normal job duties they may be assigned to duties outside of their job description as warranted by the situation.
• Assist in fulfilling agency’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, including attending any related meetings or performing any related job duties
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program leadership

Staff supervision

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Oak Lawn Park District seeks a Recreation Supervisor to lead and coordinate programs across Day Camp, Pre-School, and special events. You will assist the General Manager in hiring, recruit volunteers and student interns, and supervise part-time staff.

Responsibilities include planning and describing programs for brochures, maintaining program records, preparing budgets, and collaborating with other departments to deliver high‑quality district services and safety compliance.