CAPRA Accreditation Coordinator

City of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Broken Arrow is seeking a CAPRA accreditation coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department to manage accreditation tasks and coordinate cross-functional teams. The role ensures compliance with CAPRA standards and supports annual reviews for updated accreditation evidence.

The position also serves as NRPA liaison, updates standards, and leads reaccreditation every five years, with emphasis on policy development and performance metrics to advance department goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees CAPRA accreditation activities across the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Maintains compliance with CAPRA standards and coordinates cross-functional teams to complete required tasks on schedule.
• Serves as NRPA liaison for all communications related to CAPRA accreditation.
• Updates CAPRA standards annually and leads reaccreditation efforts every five years.
• Develops internal project communications, schedules, and performance metrics for program advancement.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

CAPRA accreditation

NRPA liaison

Policy development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in related field

Job description

Events Park, 21101 E 101st St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams for completing CAPRA required tasks, document creation, facilitating annual document review to maintain updated evidence of compliance, completing all tasks required for annual CAPRA audits, maintaining the department’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies via the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages the department’s CAPRA accreditation, including overseeing the ongoing accreditation process.
• Assures compliance to maintain CAPRA accreditation, including developing policies and coordinating cross-functional teams within the Department to complete all CAPRA required tasks on schedule.
• Serves as the department’s liaison to the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) for all communications related to CPARA accreditation.
• Updates and reviews all CAPRA standards required annually, including key standards selected for annual audit by CPRA.
• Leads re-accreditation efforts to occur every five years, including scheduling project tasks and coordinating deliverables.
• Coordinates and supports matrix teams, providing resources and support to achieve CAPRA standards and support professional development.
• Manages project resource allocation and timelines to support priority work.
• Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools to assure quality.
• Develops and supports implementation of internal project communication plan, including progress reports and learning opportunities.
• Provides ongoing analysis of agency procedures and policy development, strategic plan results, and performance metrics ro Broken Arrow Parks and Recreation programs and services, including participation, revenue, and other related KPI’s.
• Makes recommendations for new or revised operational goals.
• Attends professional functions, not limited to, meeting, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented with one to three years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred in course of study related to the field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a CPR/First Aid and AED certification and a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.