Top 43 recreation manager Jobs in illinois

Sachs Recreation Center General Manager (Full-Time)
Deerfield Park District —Deerfield, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Recreation Program Manager
HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT 8038 —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $62,500 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Inventory management
- English
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Park Manager
Kids Empire Illinois LLC —Deerfield, IL
- $58,656 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Facility Manager
VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT —Vernon Hills, IL
- $56,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- English
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Recreation Supervisor
Glencoe Park District —Glencoe, IL
- $55,307 - $80,195 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Recreation Supervisor - School Age Programs
NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT —Northbrook, IL
- $68,000 - $76,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Recreation/Pool/Marina Manager
Lake Carroll Association —Lanark, IL
- $50,000 - $57,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recreation Program Manager
DEKALB PARK DISTRICT —DeKalb, IL
- $55,000 - $69,039 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Management
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General Manager – Sports & Recreation Facility
PK Nation Waukegan —Waukegan, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Recreation Supervisor - Cultural Arts & Special Events
VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT —Vernon Hills, IL
- $50,000 - $62,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
Early Childhood Recreation Supervisor
Skokie Park District —Skokie, IL
- $60,000 - $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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PT MANAGER ON DUTY - VAUGHAN ATHLETIC CENTER
Fox Valley Park District —Aurora, IL
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Recreation Supervisor (Full-Time Position with PTO and IMRF Pension)
Carol Stream Park District —Carol Stream, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Summer Camp Supervisor
Village of Richton Park —Richton Park, IL
- $20 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
Accounting/Human Resource Supervisor F/T
ITASCA PARK DISTRICT —Itasca, IL
- $58,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
Park Assistant Manager
Kids Empire Illinois LLC —Evanston, IL
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Sanitation
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Event Assistant Manager - Slick City Action Park
Innovative Heights Orland Park LLC —Orland Park, IL
- $15 - $19 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Children’s Activity Leader
Soccer Shots - Chicago NW Suburbs —Schaumburg, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Children
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Summer Camp Supervisor
The Village of Richton Park —Richton Park, IL
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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O&O Park Team Lead
Sky Zone —Vernon Hills, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sachs Recreation Center General Manager (Full-Time)

Deerfield Park District -
Deerfield, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Operational management
Recreation center
Driver's License
Managing budgets in a finance role
Bachelor's degree
General management
Facilities budget management

Full Job Description

Sachs Recreation Center General Manager (Full-Time)

Recreation
Full-Time – Exempt

Who are we?

The Deerfield Park District was formed in 1951 with a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. The Park District has over 25 parks and facilities including the Deerfield Golf Club, Sachs Recreation Center, Patty Turner Center, Jewett Park Community Center, Mitchell Pool, and Deerspring Pool. The Park District employs an average of 320 staff with over 500 seasonal employees. The District maintains a modern, well-designed environment and is an IAPD/IPRA Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency and a two-time National Gold Medal Finalist in 2021 and 2022. For additional information visit us at www.deerfieldparks.org.

What is the Opportunity?

The Sachs Recreation Center General Manager reports to the Director of Recreation and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and performance of the Sachs Recreation Center. This position oversees daily operations, financial management, staffing, facility services, and program delivery to ensure exceptional customer service, efficient facility operations, and high-quality recreation and fitness experiences. The General Manager is also responsible for maximizing facility utilization, revenue generation, and operational effectiveness.

This role directly supervises five full-time staff members, including the Assistant General Manager, Facility Operations & Membership Supervisor, Athletic Supervisor, Lead Facility Engineer and Coho Head Coach. In addition, the position provides indirect supervision and leadership to approximately 75–85 part-time employees supporting customer service, facility operations, fitness, and maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Sachs Recreation Center including membership services, fitness operations, facility scheduling, contracted services, and facility engineering coordination.
Develop and manage annual operating budgets, monitor revenues and expenses, and support revenue growth through memberships, programs, and facility utilization.
Supervise full-time leadership staff and provide indirect supervision of part-time employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and disciplinary action.
Review and approve performance evaluations, including annual reviews and merit increase recommendations, ensuring timely completion in accordance with District policies.
Ensure compliance with District safety policies and maintain a safe environment for patrons and staff through ongoing monitoring and enforcement.
Oversee marketing and communication efforts including digital, print, and facility-based outreach to support engagement and membership growth.
Collaborate with internal departments, program supervisors, and external partners to coordinate facility use, programs, and services.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
Minimum years of full-time experience in public recreation facility management; three years of experience managing full-time employees, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Experience managing budgets, facility operations, and staff in a recreation or similar public facility.
Strong knowledge of recreation operations, customer service, and facility management systems.
CPRP certification preferred; valid driver’s license required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility management software systems

Scheduling, Pay and Benefits

While this role is generally aligned with Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. business hours, it requires flexibility to support organizational and operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and district wide special events when needed.
Full-Time, Exempt Position. Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000 +/- DOQ.
Excellent benefit package including pension, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday), medical, dental and life insurance, free annual fitness center pass, pool pass, and discounted Park District programs and events for employees and family members, plus more.

A full job description will be provided during the interview process.

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recreation manager jobs in illinois

Sachs Recreation Center General Manager (Full-Time)

Recreation Program Manager

Park Manager

Assistant Facility Manager

Recreation Supervisor

Recreation Supervisor - School Age Programs

Recreation/Pool/Marina Manager

Recreation Program Manager

General Manager – Sports & Recreation Facility

Recreation Supervisor - Cultural Arts & Special Events

Early Childhood Recreation Supervisor

PT MANAGER ON DUTY - VAUGHAN ATHLETIC CENTER

Recreation Supervisor (Full-Time Position with PTO and IMRF Pension)

Summer Camp Supervisor

Accounting/Human Resource Supervisor F/T

Park Assistant Manager

Event Assistant Manager - Slick City Action Park

Children’s Activity Leader

Summer Camp Supervisor

O&O Park Team Lead

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