Strategic Community Recreation Leader

City of Santa Fe Springs; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Paid pension retirement

Health insurance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking a Community Recreation Services Administrator to lead and innovate in the General Recreation Division, overseeing SPARC, Archery, and Outdoor Initiatives programs for the public. This role will drive strategic planning, program development, and collaboration with staff, leadership, and the Park Board to expand and improve offerings.

You will analyze program performance, engage with diverse community members, and help shape a welcoming park system that has

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Business Management, Facility Management, Event Management, International Affairs, Environmental or Conservation areas or a closely related area.
• Four years of experience in developing and supervising recreational community center programs, environmental/conservation education, tennis centers, agricultural development, school-park programs, safety and risk management programs, international affairs/cultural programs, or sports programs depending upon assignment; Directly related experience in developing and supervising related program areas may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Licensing/Certification: Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) desirable; valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license; certifications appropriate or typical to specific divisional areas are desirable; USPTR/USPTA desirable for Tennis; safety certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 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

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Business Management, Facility Management, Event Management, International Affairs, Environmental or Conservation areas or a closely related area

Job description

The City of Springfield is seeking a Community Recreation Services Administrator to lead and innovate in the General Recreation Division, overseeing SPARC, Archery, and Outdoor Initiatives programs for the public. This role will drive strategic planning, program development, and collaboration with staff, leadership, and the Park Board to expand and improve offerings.

You will analyze program performance, engage with diverse community members, and help shape a welcoming park system that has