Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Illinois
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Position Type: Administration - Certified Date Posted: 5/13/2025 Location: Larkin High School Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled    Position / Title: Director of...
Company Description OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for...
Duties The Director of Athletics shall schedule and manage all high school boys' and girls' athletic activities and some non-athletic activities as specifically outlined in the duties listed...
at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the Associate AD for Information Technology is responsible for...
Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems DePaul University
- Chicago, IL
- 10 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 10 days ago
DePaul University Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems Lincoln Park Campus (On-site) Job Description The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the...
Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems
- Chicago, IL
- 11 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 11 days ago
The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the Associate AD for Information Technology is responsible for determining and supporting the unique technology needs of DePaul's Athletics...
Duties The building principal focus is in leadership, supervision and administration to promote the educational and development of each student. The principal carries the primary responsibility...
High School Social Studies Teacher (and possible Athletic Director)
- Cambridge, IL
- 20 days ago
- Cambridge, IL
- 20 days ago
Duties Cambridge High School is seeking a High School Social Studies teacher for the 2025-26 school year. It is preferred that the successful candidate will also serve as the District's Athletic...
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development
- Southern View, IL
- 21 days ago
- Southern View, IL
- 21 days ago
Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities. In collaboration with the UIS Division...
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development University of Illinois Springfield
- Springfield, IL
- 22 days ago
- Springfield, IL
- 22 days ago
Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities. In collaboration with the UIS Division...
Exercise Specialist, or Performance Enhancement Specialist NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification NFPT Personal Trainer Certification NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Strength and...
General Manager - Whisper Creek Golf Club Whisper Creek Golf Club, located in Huntley, Illinois, offers a premier golfing experience with its links-style design and prairie landscape. Designed by...
Safety Instructor LGIT (Instructor Trainer) WSIT (Instructor Trainer) CPR/First Aid (Instructor Trainer) Additional Information Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule...
Duties Administrative duties include: working with staff to develop and support positive behaviors throughout the district. Work with coaches and other athletic directors to schedule games as well...
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- Athletics
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Fitness Assessment
- Sports Management
- Turfing
- Fan Engagement
- Golf
- Athletic Administration
- Aquatics
- Functional Training
- Pilates
- Sports Nutrition
- Revenue Generation
- Martial Arts
- Swimming
- Exercise Science
- Sales Analysis
- Some College
- Exercise
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Fitness
- Fundraising
- Media
- First Aid
- Personal Training
- Computer Programming
- Strategy Development
- Closing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Implementation
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Friendliness
- Events
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Collaboration
- Employee Development
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education Experience
- Budgets
- Inventory Management
- Reporting
- Regulations
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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