The Springfield-Greene County Parks Department is hiring our next Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. The assignment will be over the Recreation Division of the Parks Department.  This role will oversee recreation programs and facilities, such as family centers, aquatics, Cooper Tennis Complex, special events, athletic complexes, skate park, school-age programs, and a variety of other activities.

What You Will Do:  Cast a vision for the recreation division of the Parks Department; Strategic planning for a variety of facilities and activities hosted by the Parks Department; Advance the Parks Department through fiscally responsible and future-ready planning.

What You Will Need:  Ability to cultivate strong and lasting partnerships with internal and external community partners; Prior Administrative supervisory experience with a Parks and Recreation team; Strong analytical and strategic mindset related to planning and implementing programs and facilities.

What You Will Love:  Benefits: Pension and health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more; Growth:  Advance your career through professional development, tuition reimbursement, national conference training opportunities, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications/Requirements: Education, Education, and Training--Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Parks, Recreation, Business, Public Administration, Marketing, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Zoology, Conservation Management (depending on assignment) or related field, AND; At least four years of responsible work experience at an administrative supervisory level in the parks and recreation field.  

Preferred:  Master's Degree and/or continued/specialized education in the Parks and Recreation field

Licensing/Certification:  Certified Park and Recreation Profession (CPRP) or other related licenses/certifications as deemed necessary.

About Springfield-Greene County Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. The Park Board includes 3,200 acres and 103 sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to natural resource areas. The system includes four golf courses, three family centers, a zoo, a farm park, botanical gardens, several sports and athletic complexes, two indoor aquatics centers, six outdoor swimming pools, multiple School-Park sites and more than 100 miles of recreational trails -- including 70 miles of Greenways. Learn more about our award-winning, accredited Parks department at: http://www.parkboard.org.

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