Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Illinois

1-15 of 32 Jobs

Wellness & Activities Director

  • Dekalb, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Group exercise/activities....

Athletic Director

  • Elgin, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 2 days ago

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...

Assistant General Manager, Chicago

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

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...

Athletic Director

  • Pekin, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Pekin, IL
  • 7 days ago

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...

Associate Athletic Director, Information Technolog

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

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...

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...

JH Principal/JH Athletic Director

  • Newton, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Newton, IL
  • 17 days ago

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...

Fitness Manager

  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 24 days ago

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

  • Huntley, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Huntley, IL
  • 27 days ago

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...

Assistant Director, Aquatics

  • Campus, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Campus, IL
  • 29 days ago

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...

Dean of Students/Athletic Director

  • Payson, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Payson, IL
  • 30+ days ago

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...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.7%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sports and Recreation Directors in Illinois
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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