Description

Summary: Under the direction of the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Supervisor Youth Enrichment and Arts is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising summer camps, cultural and performing arts, and after school enrichment. The Recreation Supervisor duties would include supervision of existing programs, as well as the development of new programs. Additionally, the Recreation Supervisor works with the Recreation Manager to foster relationships with the Highland Park community, school districts, and neighboring agencies to identify growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Including, but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the Cultural and Performing Arts program area, including but not limited to visual arts, dance and dance team, music and theater, seasonal programming, events and pop ups and Youth and Adult Enrichment programming in multiple facilities with a variety of program topics based on community interests and needs. Programs meet during the day, after school, evenings and weekends.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates one day workshop events.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates summer camp programs at multiple locations while upholding the District’s camp brand and reputation; requires collaboration with all operating areas within the District.
• Foster relationships to retain and expand current participation; demonstrates innovation to attract new participants and enhance the arts program area.
• Works with Recreation Manager and other Recreation staff on department special events including but not limited to July 4th Festival, Halloween event, Winter event and Egg Hunts
• Sets high expectations and challenging goals in order to expand the program offerings available to a wide variety of audiences and interests throughout the community; regularly introduces new programs.
• Seeks new and inventive ways to showcase performers and their abilities in front of an audience in a specialevent format.
• Seeks new recreation trends and incorporates these into programming.
• Maintains an onsite presence during arts programs in order to understand and respond to customer needs effectively.
• Instruct programs as needed.
• Fosters and manages relationships with associated agencies, including by not limited to the local school districts and their PTO/PTA groups.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; document training, evaluate staff performance; confirm that all staff maintains appropriate certifications and licenses; reward and discipline employees; follow up on requests for information for the Recreation Manager or administrative staff; address complaints and solve problems.
• Directly supervise a part-time staff of 5 to 80 employees, depending on the season, including one Dance Program Coordinator and one Ceramics Program Coordinator. May indirectly supervise other part-time and seasonal staff, as required.

Budget/Finance

• Assists with the preparation of an annual budget, including fee and expense recommendations for areas of responsibility based on prior data and future outlook; monitors revenues and expenditures once the annual budget is approved by the Board of Park Commissioners.
• Assists with creating reports related to budget management and uses this data to guide decision making and future planning.
• Maintains and processes all requests, forms, and processes related to billing, purchasing, and bid specifications.

Public Relations/Marketing

• Develops program content for seasonal brochures; updates website content and other written communication to be disseminated by the Communications & Marketing team.
• Implements proactive strategies to support behavior management as it relates to patrons and staff.
• Follows established customer service standards to ensure customer complaints and/or concerns are properly addressed.
• Professionally communicates in person, over the phone, and via email in a timely fashion to cultivate high quality programs and customer relations.
• Records and interprets all reports, surveys, and participant data to evaluate applicable programming areas.

Safety/Facilities

• Manages the inventory, purchasing, supplies, and equipment used in areas of responsibility.
• Maintains an organized and safe workspace.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or similar field from a four-year college or university and at least two (2) years of related parks and recreation experience in a professional capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience with managing others is required. Related professional certification is preferred.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of PC computers, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to learn other software systems including but not limited to RaceTrac, Encode, and Paycom.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (nights and weekends may be necessary due to programming)

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Benefits: Excellent benefit package including paid holidays and paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, voluntary life insurance options, flexible spending and dependent care spending account options, a defined benefit pension plan (IMRF) and a voluntary deferred retirement plan and opportunities to get involved in recreational programs for free or reduced cost.

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer