Superintendent of Recreation
Superintendent of Recreation
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$ 76710 - 95908
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FullTime Exempt
Number of Openings: 1
Salary Range: $76710.40$95908.80
Our CAPRA and Distinguished Agency accredited NRPA Gold Medal and IPRA Champions for Change awardwinning agency is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Superintendent of Recreation. This leadership position is responsible for managing all Youth Adult Preschool Camp Special Events Pioneer Athletic and General Programming as well as overseeing the Park Districts inclusion services. The Superintendent of Recreation directly supervises the staff necessary to maintain and grow these programs ensuring they meet the high standards and diverse needs of the community. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills creativity and a passion for public service to help advance the Districts mission of enhancing the quality of life through exceptional parks programs and services.
The Superintendent of Recreation reports directly to the Director of Recreation and Communications.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
- Five or more years of recreation programming supervisory and facility management experience in the parks and recreation field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of the theory and philosophy of recreation management and the ability to interpret this philosophy to others.
- Experience in the management of inclusion services.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- A valid Illinois Drivers License is required.
- Ability to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional by passing the CPRP exam.
- CPR / AED certification is required and training will be provided by the Park District.
THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race age color sex religion veteran status national origin sexual orientation disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator at (630).
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.
Benefits Include:
Medical Dental and Vision coverage
Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
Short and LongTerm Disability (IMRF)
457 Defined Contribution Plans
Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (sick vacation and personal time)
Paid Family Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Park District Membership Program and Rental Discounts
Employment Type
Full-Time
