Recreation Program Manager Jobs in Lindenhurst, IL

Provides an excellent student and employee experience through comprehensive wellness programming, holistic health initiatives, and crosscampus collaboration. Plans, develops, implements, and assesses wellness activities and services that cultivate a strong sense of community, enhance wellbeing, reduce health risks, encourage healthy lifestyles, and promote lifelong wellness. Works collaboratively with internal and external partners, including vendors, Student Affairs, and Human Resources, to support student and employee wellness, integrating the eight dimensions of wellness and advancing the College's overall wellbeing goals.

Education:

Master's degree preferred in wellness management, public health, health promotion, exercise science, nutrition, nursing, corporate wellness, recreation, college student personnel, or a related field. Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in wellness program design and promotion. Experience with assessment and outcomes reporting required. Strong communication and customerservice skills, including speaking, writing, and presentation abilities. Must demonstrate an understanding of wellness programming in organizational settings and the ability to work collaboratively with campus partners.

Program Coordination and Outreach

• Develops, implements, and coordinates student and employee wellness awareness programming (drug and alcohol prevention, mental health wellness, stress relief, etc.) that is in alignment with the 8 dimensions of wellness. 
• Develops and implements marketing campaigns using social media, print materials, tabling, and other outreach strategies.
• Coordinates details for mental health and wellness programs and events, including scheduling spaces, submitting basic work requests, and arranging materials needed for implementation.
• Assists with maintaining wellness program information, resources, and promotional materials to ensure consistency and accuracy across platforms.
• Collects and organizes wellnessrelated data, materials, and documentation to support program planning and evaluation.
• Communicates with campus partners, vendors, and participants to ensure smooth delivery of mental health and wellness initiatives and activities for students and employees.
• Provides support for special projects and crossdepartmental wellness efforts as assigned by the Mental Health and Well-Being Director or the Chief Human Resources Officer.
• Collaborates with Student Engagement, Campus Recreation, Human Resources, vendors, and additional campus partners to integrate and communicate wellness resources.
• Develops relationships with student clubs and organizations to support targeted mental health and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinates largescale wellness events such as the WellBeing Bash, blood drives, vaccination clinics, and STI testing, in collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Provides the Human Resources Department with wellness materials relevant to new employee onboarding, ongoing professional development, and campuswide events such as Professional Development Day and Opening Week.
• Shares relevant information with employees in collaboration with the Employee Assistance Program to promote work/life balance.

Training & Engagement

• Collaborates with Harper College Nutrition Faculty to facilitate experiences for dietetic interns during community wellness rotations, ensuring access to educational activities without assigning supervisory responsibilities.
• Supports student organizations and club sports by providing wellnessrelated resources and programming connections, as needed.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensures compliance with state and federal wellnesseducation regulations, ICCB program review requirements, and HIPAA guidelines related to wellness programs.
• Maintains accurate records such as program expenses, revenues, attendance, and program materials.
• Provides budgetary input and recommendations regarding wellness initiatives based on program needs and outcomes.

Assessment

• Gathers and analyzes program data to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of wellness initiatives.
• Reviews assessment results, aggregate health screening report, and produce recommendations for future programming improvements.
• Stays current with national wellness trends and best practices to strengthen program offerings and expand resources.

General

• Serves on College committees, including the Human Resources and Wellness Committee (Shared Governance).
• Provides departmental assistance, committee representation, and additional support across Dean of Students during summer months or as needed.
• Performs related duties and projects as assigned by the Mental Health and Well-Being Director and the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work may require physical activity associated with indoor and outdoor events, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to stoop and/or bend. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Equipment/Tools Used:

Utilizes standard office equipment and computer workstations to perform the duties of the job.

Supervision:

Under the general supervision of the Mental Health and Well-Being Director. May receive direction from the Chief Human Resources Officer, works independently to complete assigned tasks and receives oral and written instructions as needed