About the role
Responsible for the development, project and staff management and execution of special events, managing the daily operations of recreation facilities including facility rentals/ Building Supervisors, athletic/contractual programming, as well as daily operations of the Hall Quarry Beach.
Essential Functions:
1.Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, time card approval, evaluation and supervision of the Quarry and Building Supervisor staff.
2.Manage the rental of facilities which includes the review and approval of all facility reservations, meeting with prospective renters and explaining facility rental procedures.
3.Maintain daily communication with Building Supervisors and maintenance on events, schedules and facility issues.
4.Be accessible during all recreation facility use to assist staff and private rentals as needed.
5.Research current trends in special events and aquatics programming. Introduce new activities, equipment and resources to staff and customers.
6.Manage the operation of summer seasonal facilities by hiring, training, scheduling and supervising lifeguards, lifeguard managers, cashiers and custodial staff.
7.Manage the swim lesson program which includes assigning and training instructors, creating lesson plans for each swim level, providing roster information for instructors and generating class schedules.
8.Manage the Fox River Trail reservations which include the review and approval of all reservations, talking and/or meeting with prospective patrons showing and explanation of reservation procedures.
9.Monitor class enrollment; communicate with instructors and Marketing Department regarding class changes, cancellations and rescheduling.
10.Oversee the chemical balance of the Quarry which includes sending water samples to the State.
11.Responsible for balanced daily bank deposits and daily financial operations of the Quarry facility.
12.Support staff with concerns such as patron and parent issues, class structure, facility issues and supply needs.
13.Manage special events which include developing and managing the budget, coordinating the logistics, booking entertainment, arranging staff support, working with the Marketing Department to promote events and find sponsorships, creating supply lists, event time lines, gathering supplies and confirming vendors.
14.Teach CPR/First Aid when needed and maintain supplies.
15.Responsible for developing athletic/contractual classes and events, including: preparing contracts, researching new trends and ideas and coordinating all logistics of the pet program or event.
16.Work with the Marketing Department to promote classes through press releases, social media our website, e-blasts, fliers and other marketing avenues.
17.Assist with volunteer recruitment and training for utilization at special events.
18.Conduct a program analysis each season to review enrollment numbers, cancelled programs, program successes, opportunities, need for changes and evaluation feedback.
19.Responsible for creating and adhering to budgets for programs and events.
20.Manage assigned contractual services (e.g. first aid)
21.Perform all job and tasks within guidelines and rules of District’s safety program.
About the company
The Batavia Park District has been named one of the 2024 Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune! Our mission statement is committed to providing fun, safe and innovative open space and recreational opportunities that will enrich the quality of life for our residents.
