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Roche A. (Rocky) Blanchard has been named Director of Haven Lighted School Center for the Evanston Recreation Department and assumed his new duties on September 2, according to Louis F. Schick, Superintendent. He succeeds John McKoy who resigned. A graduate of the University of Nebraska (Omaha) where he majored in recreation administration, Mr. Blanchard has been employed by the Offutt Youth Center, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, since June 1977, first as the Program Director and then, since October 1978, as Sports Coordinator and Acting Assistant Director. In these capacities, he directed a wide range of youth sports utilizing three outdoor swimming pools, gymnasiums, the Youth Center Building and nine baseball diamonds. Earlier he worked as a Recreation Supervisor at the Omaha Home for Boys and as a Camp Program Assistant for the Omaha YMCA. He is a member of the National Recreation and Parks Association. Holly Jefferson has recently assumed the position of Recreation Coordinator with the Roselle Park District. Ms. Jefferson is a 1980 graduate of George Williams College, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Leisure Education and Recreation Resources. Tracy Swanson began as a recreation leader with the South East Association for Parks and Recreation, September 1980. Tracy is a recent graduate of George Williams College in Downers Grove. Completing a major in therapeutic recreation. Tracy worked as an intern student at SEASPAR and Maryanjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton. Her main responsibilities at SEASPAR will be direct leadership of a variety of programs for special populations. Mary Jenkins began employment at the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation on August 11 as a recreation leader. Mary is a graduate of North Central College in Naperville, with a major in therapeutic recreation and a minor in theatre. Mary completed her internship at Western DuPage Special Recreation Association in 1979.
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation South Stickney Park District Burbank South Stickney Park District, Burbank, Illinois, southwest suburb of Chicago. Requires ability to administer all functions of the Park District as required by the Board of Commissioners. Management, communication, and public relations skills essential. Send resume to South Stickney Park District, 8050 So. Newcastle Ave., Burbank, IL 60459. Salary - OPEN. Director Parks & Recreation Village of Park Forest South The Village of Park Forest South (6,500) is seeking a Parks & Recreation Director who will be responsible for planning and implementing wide range of year round programs and supervising facilities which include: swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, baseball, football, soccer field, community building, petting farm, bike trails and fishing lake. Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Park and Recreation Administration and one year of related experience. Deadline for resumes will be November 15, 1980. Resumes should be addressed to Village Manager, Village of Park Forest South, 698 Burnham Drive, Park Forest South, Illinois 60466. Salary range: $15,000-$18,000. Director of Parks & Recreation Arlington Heights Park District Arlington Heights, Illinois Population 71,000 Major Chicago suburban district seeks an experienced administrator to supervise operation of maintenance, general recreation programming, special recreation facilities (golf, tennis, racquetball), finance and personnel. Degree preferred with concentration in park management or related leisure services. Management, communication and public relations skills essential. Business and finance expertise a definite plus. Salary plus district benefits dependent upon applicant's experience and abilities. Send resume with salary history to:
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An equal opportunity employer. Illinois Parks and Recreation 28 November/December 1980 |
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