Employment Opportunities

Description

The Broadview Park District Has An Exciting Opportunity For The Right Candidate Who Is Looking To Make An Impact In The Community. They Will Create, Promote, Plan, And Supervise Recreational Programming Year Round For Early Childhood, Youth Camp And Adult Programming. This Person Will Also Assist With New Part Time Hires, Training And Supervising Seasonal Staff. This Person Works With Local School Personnel, Special Interest Groups And Community Partners To Coordinate Facilities And Programming Needs. The Position Requires An Energetic, Flexible, Creative, Culturally Competent Individual Who Can Multitask And Lead. The Position Will Require Occasional Weekend And Weekend Hours Dependent On Programs And Events Scheduled.

The Qualified Applicant Should Have A Bachelor’s Degree In Recreation Administration, Or A Related Field. Prior Experience In The Recreation Field Is Preferred.

Applicant Must Successfully Complete A Background Check And Drug Screening.

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible For Assisting In The Organization, Planning, Operation And Supervision Of Recreation Programming.
  • Assist With The Planning Of All Special Events.
  • Assist With The Creation Of Park Publications And Social Media Presence.
  • Assist In The Moving, Lifting, Coordination And Inventory Of Facility Equipment.
  • Directly Supervise And Monitor Recreation Programs And Events During Event And Program Hours.
  • Personnel Management, Supervision, And Evaluation Of Recreation Instructors, Part Time Staff, Seasonal Staff, Volunteers And Coaches During Activities, Programs And Special Events.
  • Assist In Registration Of Programs And Facility Rentals While Maintaining Confidentiality Of Patrons.
  • Oversee The Recording Of Data Pertaining To Recreation Programs And Operation For Quarterly Reporting.
  • Recruit, Hire, Assign, And Schedule Instructors, Coaches And Referees For Activities.
  • Assist In The Development Of New Community Partnerships.
  • Assist In The Development Of The Broadview Park District Activity Calendar.
  • Develop And Monitor Budgets For Programs And Special Events.

Basic Requirements

  • Must Have The Ability To Independently Resolve Problems And Mediate When Necessary.
  • Must Have Strong Administrative Skills And Experience In Training And Supervision.
  • Must Have A Valid Driver’s License And Be Able To Travel Between Multiple Locations.
  • Must Be Highly Organized, Self Motivated And Have Excellent Communication Skills.
  • Must Have Experience In Data Entry, Word Processing, And Be Social Media Savvy.
  • Must Be Able To Attend Department Meetings To Work Toward Creation Of Programming.
  • Must Be Able To Work Outdoors For During Events And Programs.
  • Must Be Able To Perform Moderately Physically Intensive Tasks, Potentially Including And Combination Of The Following: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Sitting, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Lifting Up To 30 Pounds, Talking, Substantial Movements, (Motions) Of The Wrists, Hands, and/or Fingers.

The Broadview Park District Provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) To All Persons Regardless Of Age, Color, National Origin, Citizenship Status, Individuals With Disabilities, Race, Religion, Creed, Gender, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Or Marital Status.