Center Director

TITLE: Center Director

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direction, manages the operation of a city-wide Chicago Park District facility providing year-round recreation, sports, cultural, and environmental programs as well as major special events throughout the year. Facility is typically in operation seven (7) days a week, sixteen (16) to twenty (20) hours per day. Supervises all staff assigned to the Center’s operation. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Manages the day-to-day operation of a large facility offering diverse recreational, cultural  and environmental activities to community and city resident.


• Develops program objectives, policies and procedures and supervises the staff assigned to the center.


• Fosters working relationships with the community, city-wide and national resources, including community groups, cultural and fine arts organizations, recreational and 
  
  environmental/ecological organizations.


• Promotes use of center facilities.


• Prepares the budget for center operations, grant proposals and financial reports on the status of programs and funds.


• Reviews program operations to ensure they conform to Chicago Park District procedures  and budget requirements.


• Maintains records and ensures that personnel, budget and activity reports are accurate and  submitted properly.


• Responsible for revenue collection and accounting procedures and for security of monies collected.


• Attends community meetings to discuss program goals and activities and arranges or conducts staff training.


• Oversees the physical maintenance of buildings and grounds.


• Ensures that equipment is maintained, repaired and secure.


• Coordinates police and security services at center, particularly at special events and during 
  
  peak usage.


• Develops and enforces safety regulations.


• Where applicable, issues permit for facility rentals and ensures compliance with contractual agreements.


• Ensures that center facilities are well maintained and where applicable, are available to food caterers contracted by center patrons.
  
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Recreation Administration, or a related field supplemented by three to five years of progressively responsible experience in a  revenue generating recreation or cultural, environmental/ecological facility or an equivalent combination of training and education is required. At least one year in a supervisory or management capacity must be included I the experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of business administration principles and practices.


• Working knowledge of facility management methods and techniques.


• Knowledge of fundraising techniques.


• Knowledge of program planning and monitoring theories and methodologies.


• Ability to work constructively with community groups.


• Ability to coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation phases of programs.


• Ability to develop grant applications and program budgets.


• Skill in evaluating and implementing leisure, recreation, environmental/ecological programs.


• Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate staff.


• Strong management and organizational skills.


• Good communication skills.


• Skill in preparing narrative and financial reports.
  
   

SEIU Local 73                                Career Service                              EEO: Officials and Administrators                             FLSA: Non-Exempt