position referral

DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION . . . for the top management position responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the total operation and administration of parks and year round recreation programs. Responsible for preparing the budget, hiring of staff personnel, maintenance of all facilities, and public relations. Desired qualifications are a Bachelor's degree in recreation and parks administration or related field. Experience necessary. Salary open, based on education and experience. Send resume to Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District, P.O. Box 266, Rochelle, Illinois 61068.

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Recreation Supervisor (Salary $8,528 to $11,664). Under direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Recreation, the Recreation Supervisor is responsible for the planning, organizing and supervision of specific assigned recreation programs and facilities. Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or related field and one year's experience. Good fringe benefits. Apply to: David B. Colmar, Superintendent of Recreation, Homewood/Floss-moor Park District, 18350 Harwood Avenue, Homewood, Illinois, 60430. Telephone (312) 798-3011.

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CENTER DIRECTOR

(Starting salary $8,100 to $9,200). Responsible for complete management of center facilities including outdoor swimming pool, playground program, center related activities and community-wide events. B. S. degree plus recreation experience desirable. Benefits: Family medical insurance; vacation; sick leave; IMRF; and conference attendance: Contact: Ron H. Dodd, Superintendent of Recreation, 660 North Ridge, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60006.

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DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Carol Stream Park District (Salary range $10,000 to $13,000) based on education and experience. Degree in parks and recreation administration or related field. Some experience desirable. A growing park district with outstanding potential is located in the North West suburbs of Chicago near Wheaton. Director will be responsible for complete management of District programs and facilities. Send complete resume' to Fred Mitchell, Commissioner, Carol Stream Park District, 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream, Illinois 60187. Telephone (312) 665-2311.

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SCHOLARSHIP

The Midwest Park and Recreation Association has recently established a $500 scholarship which will be awarded to a college senior or graduate student. Persons interested in securing information about the scholarship should contact: Thomas W. Cooper, President, Midwest Park and Recreation Association, 411 South Maple Street, Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056.

Illinois Parks and Recreation 23 November/December, 1971