CAPRA Accreditation Coordinator - Broken Arrow

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc. in Oklahoma is seeking a CAPRA Accreditation Coordinator to oversee accreditation activities and maintain compliance across the department.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop policies, and manage scheduled CAPRA tasks to ensure timely audits and submissions. The role involves liaison with NRPA, updating standards annually, leading re-accreditation efforts every five years, and providing project support across programs and services within Broken

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field, or equivalent combination.
• CPR/First Aid and AED certification and a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma are required or must be readily obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CAPRA accreditation processes and maintain ongoing accreditation across the department.
• Develop policies and coordinate cross-functional teams to complete CAPRA tasks on schedule.
• Serve as liaison to NRPA for CAPRA communications and accreditation matters.
• Update CAPRA standards annually and lead re-accreditation efforts every five years.
• Support project resources, schedules, and delivery of CAMRA-related milestones.
• Analyze agency procedures, policy development, and performance metrics for programs and services.
• Attend professional functions and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPR/First Aid and AED certification

Valid Class D Driver's License

Job description

Listing Description

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 for 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 meetings, 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 a 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.

Location

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