Director of Community Recreation Programs

City-of-Springfield-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Paid pension retirement

Paid health insurance

Supportive, innovative team

Job summary

The Springfield-Greene County Parks Department is seeking a Community Recreation Services Administrator to lead and innovate in our General Recreation Division. This role focuses on administering SPARC, Archery, and Outdoor Initiatives programs and shaping strategic plans for facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years of program development experience, with CPRP desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a recreation, physical education, business management, facility management, event management, international affairs, environmental or conservation area or closely related field.
• Four years of experience developing and supervising recreational community center programs or related areas; substitution allowed year-for-year for education.
• CPRP certification is desirable; various licenses/certifications may be desirable depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the administrator for SPARC, Archery, and Outdoor Initiatives programs offered to the public.
• Lead strategic planning and program development for special-use facilities.
• Conduct data analysis to measure program performance and viability.
• Collaborate with citizens, staff, leadership, and Park Board members to enhance recreational offerings.

Skills

Program development

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Physical Education/Business Management/Facility Management/Event Management/International Affairs/Environmental or Conservation or related area

Job description

The Springfield-Greene County Parks Department is seeking a Community Recreation Services Administrator to lead and innovate in our General Recreation Division. This role focuses on administering SPARC, Archery, and Outdoor Initiatives programs and shaping strategic plans for facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years of program development experience, with CPRP desirable.