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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Park Supervisor (Taylor Park) Central Region (Full-Time)Location: TBA
Contact: Job Contact Email
DUTIES: Supervises staff responsible for teaching, coaching and leading recreation and leisure activities. Plans develops and supervises athletic and recreation program activities at CPD location 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 crafts 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 cleaning and maintenance activities at assigned park facility.Park Supervisor is accountable for maintenance as well as general safety at park locations, initiates work order requests and emergency repairs at park facility and other assigned location.Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies at assigned facility.Maintains a 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 of staff and patrons at park facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, Park Management or related field plus 3 years of recreation supervisory experience required. Bachelor’s Degree plus one year experience as a CPD Playground Supervisor also qualifies for this position.Requirement may be temporarily waived for applicants who have total of 8 years or more experience as Instructor/Playground Supervisor, providing (1) and at least 2 of these years have been as Playground Supervisor and (2) they agree to complete the required Bachelor’s Degree within 2 years of their appointment as Park Supervisor.
Application Period: 3/10/08-4/07/08
2008 Salary: $54,910 per year.
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
