Recreation Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or closely related field preferred
• Have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

REQUIREMENTS

• Hours will be flexible dependent upon activities and season; but the applicant must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• The ideal candidate is someone looking to grow into a leadership position within the Recreation Department at the Village of Rantoul
• If not already; must be willing to become CPR/First Aid/ Bloodborne Pathogen certified within 30 days of being hired by the Village of Rantoul
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and attitude
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Follow all Village of Rantoul safety policies and perform all work in a manner that ensures safety to the public; employees; and themselves
• Plans; organizes; and promotes recreation programs for various age groups including such programs as youth baseball/softball; basketball; soccer; flag football; wiffle ball; adult softball; volleyball; pickleball; senior trips; leisure arts and activities classes; aquatic activities; after school and pre-school programs; summer day camps; and other activities; arranges schedules; locations; and personnel to staff such activities
• Plans; markets; coordinates; and executes ongoing festivals and new special events as assigned
• Develop; coordinate; and implement marketing initiatives; promotes programs; events; and festivals; contacts media and makes personal appearances before civic and business groups; prepares press release; flyers; brochures for promotions
• Recruits; hires; trains; assigns; and supervises volunteers and paid staff; reviews and assures standards and requirements are being met
• Registers participants for various recreational programs and events; collects fees and completes proper forms; maintains various records of events; schedules times and secures locations for a variety of programs; events; and festivals
• Maintain comprehensive record of program and event expenditures through reports and keeping an up-to-date inventory of supplies. Assists with preparing an annual budget as it relates to programs; events; and festivals
• Assists in the oversight of operations of the community centers; including program set-up and cleaning; and compliance with Village policies; monitors and assures clean and neat appearance of the centers
• Assists in the formulation and execution of departmental rules and policies
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

BENEFITS

• Vacation; Dental; and Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• IMRF
• 457 Plans
• Flex Spending
• AFLAC
• Legal Shield

TIME OFF

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will stay open until filled.

If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@village.rantoul.il.us.

The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment hiring and all other employment practices and decisions.