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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Playground Supervisor (BID) Hermitage Park (South Region) Full-TimeLocation: TBA
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Note: This opportunity is for current Chicago Park District employees and members in good standing of SEIU-Local 73 only.
BID APPLICATION PERIOD: 05/05/2008 – 05/19/2008
SUBMIT BID APPLICATIONS TO:Chicago Park District 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., ChicagoIllinois60611, 312-742-5220.
Title:Playground supervisor
2008 Starting Wage: $49,076.62 per year
Location/Department:HermitagePark
Note: Resumes must be submitted at the time of application
Responsibilities: This supervisory position is appropriate for assignment to smaller facilities teaching, coaching and leading recreation, cultural and leisure activities.Indoor programming may be limited due to the size and type of facility assignment.Supervises staff responsible for cleaning and maintenance at assigned playground or park facility.Playground Supervisor is accountable for maintenance as well as general safety at playground or park locations.Initiates work order requests and emergency repairs as necessary.Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.Maintains a variety of records covering course registration, fees collected on bank accounts, timekeeping/payroll, accidents and other routine reports.Schedules, organizes and oversees activities at various athletic meets, leagues and tournaments.Schedules and coordinates use of facility by community groups.Ensures that fields and other facilities are properly maintained.
Works with community and advisory groups to determine recreation and leisure needs, interests and areas for improvement.Publicizes playground or park programs and events through a variety of sources.Recruits, screens and trains volunteers to assist in playground or park programs.Develops and enforces rules and regulations for safety of staff and patrons at playground or park facility.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Property Management, Public Administration, recreation and Leisure or comparable major is required. There is a temporary waiver for the requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree for this position for a period of six (6) years for applicants that have been employed by the Park District as an
instructor for at least six (6) years.
