Recreation Specialist - Youth, Camps and Special Events

Recreation Specialist: Youth, Camps, Special Events

The Recreation Specialist supports the Recreation Division of the Northbrook Park District with implementation, management, and evaluation of programs such as: Before and after-school Adventure Campus programs, school day off programs, spring/holiday camps, summer camps, extended care, and assigned special events and programs. 

Hours are generally 9:30 am-6 pm year-round, however, hours will fluctuate based on Recreation Division needs. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work will apply.

Duties include:

• Participating in camp planning team and related subcommittees, coordinating division-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Monitoring program activities, waitlists, and enrollment; prepare reports and communication; perform regular on-site visits and make recommendations for improvement.
• Scheduling and managing program and event contracts, including transportation, entertainment, and camp catering.
• Reviewing communication for accuracy, providing content when required.
• Assisting in all aspects of training, attend, and evaluate for improvement.
• Organizing and disseminating common equipment and supplies.
• Reviewing, preparing, and submitting reports, manuals, and documents.
• Developing, reviewing, or revising operational procedures and updating all materials on an annual basis.
• Assisting with recruitment and paperwork processing for seasonal and part-time staff.
• Supervising part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers; compile necessary paperwork; complete payroll monitoring work hours and overtime expenditures.
• Reviewing and creating records for program enrollment, staff training and certifications, apparel, and other program-related needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Recreation Management or related field, supplemented by one (1) year of experience in recreational programming.
• Experience and interest in working with youth programming, families, and children.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaboration and adaptability
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and efficiently attend to details.
• Proven record of providing quality customer service
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; may infrequently lift and/or move objects 50 pounds or greater with staff assistance.

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