Recreation Program Manager
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Job Location:
Palatine, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 71000 - 81000
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Recreation Program Manager
Come Join Us at Palatine Park District!
Palatine Park District is your opportunity to a vibrant community experience where we enrich lives through an array of safe enjoyable and affordable parks programs and facilities. Join our dedicated and passionate team who embodies the spirit of parks and rec creating opportunities for fun and personal growth every day. With 45 parks 9 recreation facilities and 3 aquatic centers Palatine Park District offers something for everyone.
Position Summary
Palatine Park District is seeking a dynamic creative and experienced Manager to lead our Recreation programs and services including Special events early childhood camps gymnastics and cheer. Our goal is to enhance the already successful program areas with fresh and innovative ideas to continue to provide excellent programming to the community. This position will provide leadership to the recreation Coordinators ensuring quality programming and operations. The right candidate should be a strong leader and problem solver have excellent communication skills and lead with positivity flexibility and adaptability.
What You Will Do
- Create implement and evaluate new program surveys.
- Lead the district-wide T-shirt bid process.
- Coordinate staffing of special events.
- Help plan coordinate and run break camps.
- Analyze program performance and outcomes to support continuous improvement.
- Serve as a support staff member for RecTrac.
- Assist in developing and launching new programs and events for the district.
- Create1-2 new events or programs that would be led by this position.
- Assist with and attend all events overseen by this position.
- Explore new program opportunities and identify gaps in current offerings.
- Serve as the lead staff member for ePACT providing support and training to assigned areas
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field with equivalent experience preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience coordinating recreation programs.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of previous management and supervision experience.
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.
- Valid State of Illinois Class D drivers license.
- Attain (within six (6) months of employment) and maintain valid Adult & Child CPR/AED certification.
Benefits & Wages
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family
- Paid life insurance
- A retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Paid vacation personal days holidays and sick time
- Unlimited in-house complimentary programs
- Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family)
- Fitness Center membership (individual and family)
- Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course
The salary range for this position is $71000 - $81000 dependent on qualifications.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Discover endless recreation and community engagement at Palatine Park District! Explore our vibrant website for a diverse array of programs, events, and facilities designed for all ages and interests. From family-friendly activities to fitness classes, sports leagues, and cultural eve ... View more
