Park Supervisor of Recreation

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and SEIU Local 73. This position is open to current Chicago Park District employees and external applicants. The District may assemble a pool of qualified external candidates concurrently with this posting. Internal bargaining unit applicants will be given priority consideration in accordance with the Local 73 collective bargaining agreement.

Title: Park Supervisor of Recreation 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direction, plans, coordinates and supervises a recreation and leisure program at a Chicago Park District Park facility. Serves as an administrative supervisor for instructional and maintenance staff. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises staff responsible for teaching, coaching and leading recreation and leisure activities.  
• Plans, develops and supervises athletic and recreation program activities at Park District locations including basketball, baseball, gymnastics, floor hockey and other organized sports.  
• Coordinates and oversees leisure and cultural program activities including table games, preschool classes, seasonal theme parties as well as music, drama, crafts and art craft instruction.  
• Plans, promotes and oversees onsite Park District camp programs.  
• Develops and plans activities, allocates staff, schedules facilities and oversees day-to-day activities of camps.  
• Supervises staff responsible for maintenance as well as general safety at park locations, initiates work order requests and emergency repairs at park facility and other assigned locations.  
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies at assigned facility.  
• Maintains variety of records covering course registration fees collected, timekeeping/payroll, accidents and other routine reports.  
• Schedules, organizes and oversees activities at various athletic leagues and tournaments.  
• Schedules and coordinates use of facility by community groups. Ensures that fields and/or other facilities are properly maintained.  
• Works with community and advisory groups to determine recreation and leisure needs, interests and areas for improvement.  
• Publicizes Park programs and events through a variety of sources.  
• Recruits, screens and trains volunteers to assist in various park program activities.  
• Develops and enforces rules for safety to staff and patrons at park facility. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in physical education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Social Services, Education, Special Education, Child Development or comparable major and six (6) years of Park and Recreation experience or related field. Alternatively, 20 hours from an accredited college in Recreation, Leisure Studies or Physical Education and at least eight (8) years of work experience in Park and Recreation or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of athletic, leisure and recreational theories and principles. Effective oral and written communication skills. Recreation and leisure programming skills. Organizational skills. Ability to effectively supervise the work of others. 

Benefits: 

As a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:   

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.   
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).   
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.   
• 4 paid personal days per year.   
• 13 paid holidays per year.  
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)  
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.  
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.   
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit   
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.   
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums. 

Disclaimer  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.  

Rate of Pay: $86,677.44/ annually 

SEIU Local 73        Career Service         EEO: Para-professional       FLSA: Non-Exempt