Superintendent of Administration
Job in
Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60018, USA
Listing for:
Des Plaines Park District
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-27
Job specializations:
-
Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Project & Program Management, Administrative Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92045 - 95000 USD Yearly
USD
92045.00
95000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Superintendent of Administration
Hot Job
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Overview
Salary Range $92,045.00 - $95,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day
Description
ABOUT US:
The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.
JOB IDENTIFICATION:
Job Title:
Superintendent of Administration
Grade: 17
FLSA:
Exempt
Department:
Administration
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Director of Administration & HR
Supervises:
Part-Time Inclusion Staff
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Administration & HR, the Superintendent of Administration is responsible for oversight of the Park District's risk management, board relations, ADA compliance, short-term and long-term plans, grant administration and project management. This position will enhance the agency's ability to perform at a high level of efficiency and will also serve as the catalyst of innovation for the agency to maintain organizational excellence.
In addition, handle projects assigned by the Executive Director, provide feedback on programs, and recommend process improvements to the Executive Director and Department Heads.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Risk Management
Serve as the District's safety contact and Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee – prepare meeting agenda, materials and minutes.Coordinate Facility and Program Inspections, follow up with matters to be addressed.Oversee the investigation and coordination of property, vehicle losses and workman's compensation claims with PDRMA.Track incidents and accidents to identify and address trending issues.Coordinate safety training for full time staff, assist supervisors with training of part time staff.Prepare and monitor safety operation budget.Manage PDMRA's loss control review.ADA Compliance & Program Inclusion
Serve as the District's ADA Compliance Officer and primary point of contact for disability-related inquiries, complaints, and accommodation requests.Liaison to SRA and attend SRA member agency meetings as needed.Review and reconcile SRA invoicing.Oversee the hiring, onboarding, training and evaluation of inclusion staff.Assess participant support needs and determine appropriate accommodations, adaptive equipment, and support services.Collaborate with program staff to develop individualized inclusion plans for participants with disabilities.Conduct accessibility assessments of facilities, parks, programs, services, websites, and communications.Evaluate programs and special events to ensure accessibility and inclusive participation opportunities.Develop and deliver ADA, accessibility, disability awareness, and inclusion training for employees, supervisors, volunteers, and seasonal staff.Develop and plan budgeting needs for special recreation, inclusion services, and ADA capital projects and equipment purchases.Board Relations
Coordinate and prepare packets and supplementary documentation for all regular and special meetings of the Park Board.Attend all regular and special meetings of the Park Board. Prepare minutes.Ensure all Park District postings stay in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Including timely posting of documentation to web site and facilities.Remain current with Board relations by keeping up to date on all communications between the Executive Director and the Park Board. Support Park Board members as requested by the Executive Director.As the designee, stays educated and updated on Open Meetings Act and provides Board and Executive Director guidance on the rules associated with the Act.Public Relations
Support District operations by analyzing and interpreting complex or ambiguous data, and using independent judgment in order to develop recommendations, providing detailed program and data analysis, drafting reports and presentations for senior management and the Executive Director, working with department heads to review their specific needs related to data gathering and statistical reporting.Research best practices and industry trends to identify and recommend areas for improvement.Research innovative ideas inside as well as outside the park and recreation industry and analyze the applicability to the District and ease of…
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