position referral

SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION . . . will be responsible for all men and boys activities, special events and will supervise the pool and day camp operations. The position will offer extensive independent, professional judgement in the area of program. Qualification is a BS degree in either Recreation or Physical Education or a related field. The salary will range between $8,000 and $11,000 depending upon the applicant. Also included are family medical, vacation and sick leave, professional dues, IMRF Retirement Plan, and conference attendance. Applications should be mailed to Frank H. McCoy, Director of Parks and Recreation, Franklin Park Park District, 9574 Franklin Ave., Franklin Park, Ill. 60131.

GOLF COURSE GREENSKEEPER . . . Full time position to include maintenance, budgeting, and supervision of personnel at 18 hole, par 70 Golf Course. Club House and Proshop not direct responsibility. During "off" season, will be responsible to and assist Superintendent of Parks for maintenance of Parks and Equipment administered by the District. Requirements are a comprehensive knowledge of Golf Course Turf Maintenance and Management. College education in related field desired but not required. Salary is open, depending upon experience and education. Send resume and glossy photo to Donald G. Meinen. Executive Director of Parks, Pekin Park District, 1701 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION ... is a challenging and rewarding position as the chief Departmental Administrator. Will be responsible for the continued development of a well developed comprehensive year around recreation program for 40,000 residents. Current program consists of over 100 organized programs with 175 part-time leaders. The Park District is progressive with major proposed facility development as well as approximately 1,600 acres of parks. In addition to offering outstanding professional growth and development, the position offers liberal fringe benefits—automobile, retirement, medical, insurance, conference attendance. Qualification is a B.A. degree in recreation administration or related field. Minimum of two (2) or three (3) years of continuous administrative experience. Starting salary is $11,000 per year—depending upon applicant's experience and education. Send personal and professional resume to Donald G. Meinen, Executive Director of Parks, Pekin Park District, 1701 Court St., Pekin, Ill. 61554.

PARK PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR . . . for the Winnetka Park District. This individual will plan, engineer and supervise actual park landscape construction, plus supervision of park maintenance programs and develop maintenance techniques as relate to golf courses, skating rinks, tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), bathing beaches, launching ramp, athletic fields, etc. A degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Administration or related fields, experience desired but not required. Salary range is $9,000 to $11,500 commensurate with combined qualifications and experience. Benefits are paid health insurance and vacation, conference attendance, pension, liberal sick-leave policy, automobile maintenance, etc. Apply to Winnetka Park District, 410 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Ill. 60093, telephone (312) 446-2160.

SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ... the position is for an experienced person capable

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of being the "Chief Administrative Executive" for a young, growing and progressive park district of some 29,000 residents with over 50 acres of park land. Recently the district passed and built a $425,000 outdoor pool-recreation complex. There are also plans for other major park improvements. In addition to offering an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and development, the position carries with it excellent fringe benefits. Qualifications: graduate from a recognized college or university with 3 to 5 years continuous management experience. Salary: open. Apply to Clyde W. White, Chairman, Personnel committee, Morton Grove Park District, 6250 Dempster, Morton Grove, Ill. 60053.

GENERAL MANAGER . . . required by Lake Bluff Park District, a community on Lake Michigan 40 miles north of Chicago. Duties consist of complete responsibility for management and operation of four (4) parks, beach on Lake Michigan, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. Reports to a five man board of commissioners and implements the policies set by the board. Must be competent in budgeting and in operating within fiscal parameters. Educational qualifications: degree in park management, recreation, business administration or similar fields. Experience: minimum of four years of professional full time service. Starting range $10,000-12,000 with periodic merit evaluations. Applications will be received until November 1, 1970. Send resume, and a recent snapshot to Leonard K. Adams, Consultant, Lake Bluff Park District, P.O. Box 95, Lake Bluff, Ill. 60044.

RECREATION SUPERVISOR . . . helps Director of Parks and Recreation coordinate action programs for community, overlook playgrounds and supervise personnel. Qualifications: BS Degree with recreational experience desired. Leadership ability in various aspects of recreation. Salary range $7,980 to $11,220 with car allowance, IMRF, health and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, and conference participation. Apply to Ron Blemler, Director, Parks and Recreation Department, 124 North Street, Normal, Illinois 61761.

SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS . . . Qualification is a Masters or Bachelors Degree in Park Management with three years experience in supervisory capacity. Salary ranges from $10,000 to $13,500. Send resume to Robert Kunkel, Director of Parks and Recreation, Des Plaines Park District, 748 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016.

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