https://careercenter.nrpa.org Latest The NRPA Career Center Jobs Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:55:40 Z https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/rss/22316051/parks-crew-supervisor https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/rss/22316051/parks-crew-supervisor Auburn, California, Join Our Team as a Parks Crew Supervisor! Placer County Parks, Trails, and Open Space Division Are you a hands-on leader with experience in parks operations, sports turf care, or urban landscape maintenance? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-performing work environment dedicated to stewardship and innovation? Placer County is seeking a Parks Crew Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of our active park spaces, athletic fields, high-use turf areas, and government facility grounds. In this vital role, you will lead daily operations for a growing portfolio of inventory with responsibilities that include supervising staff and contractors, coordinating routine and preventative maintenance, managing irrigation systems and turf health programs, ensuring the safety and usability of sports fields, and supporting projects, budgeting, and communication with stakeholders and user groups. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented supervisor with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering safe, attractive, and well?maintained public spaces for our community. Placer County offers a rewarding career in a forward?thinking, service?driven organization. Apply today and help shape the future of Placer County’s Parks!   Filing Deadline: July 8 th 2026 at 5:00pm For more information, or to submit an application for this position, please visit the recruitment page: Job Posting: Parks Crew Supervisor - Placer County To be considered for the first screening cut-off in this recruitment, please submit your application materials by 5:00 pm on June 10, 2026.  Placer County is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at  www.placer.ca.gov/parks . Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:26:49 -0400 https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/rss/22284851/parks-services-manager https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/rss/22284851/parks-services-manager Carlsbad, California, Please click  HERE  to apply. The Parks & Recreation Department of the Community Services Branch provides leadership, planning, and administrative services to help develop and sustain quality parks and recreation programs. The department offers a wide range of programs and services for youth and adult sports, instructional classes, camps, aquatics, preschool, teens, seniors and special events. The department operates and maintains four community centers, a senior center, two aquatic centers, two historic sites, 14 community parks/school fields, three dog parks, two skate parks, 28 special use areas/parks, 12 facility landscapes, 10 beach accesses, 43 miles of trails, 715 acres of habitat preserves and natural open space, 30 acres of future parkland, all city street trees, 68 acres of street median planters and nine acres of street parkways. In addition, the department administers the management and operations agreement for The Crossings at Carlsbad, an 18-hole championship municipal golf course and event facility. The Crossings at Carlsbad includes a 6,835 yard par 72 municipal golf course, and a clubhouse complete with a golf shop, player's lounge, banquet facilities, spacious fireplace-lit dining room, full-service kitchen, and a outdoor deck with ocean views.    The Position Are you a creative, strategic leader who’s passionate about shaping vibrant public spaces? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same, collaboration is key, and your work directly impacts the community? If so, we’d love to meet you. We’re looking for an energetic, forward-thinking Parks Services Manager to guide the future of our parks, preserves, beach accesses, and public landscapes. As a vital member of the Parks & Recreation Leadership Team, you’ll help drive big ideas, champion exceptional service, and support a talented team dedicated to creating extraordinary outdoor experiences for our community. What You’ll Do In this role, you’ll lead two significant sections within the Parks Division: Parks Planning/Development & Preserves Management Parks/Trees Maintenance & Operations You’ll work closely with departments across the city, partnering agencies, and community stakeholders to bring projects to life, address complex challenges, and ensure our parks, preserves, beach accesses and public landscapes remain beautiful and well maintained for all. You’ll coach and support both management and represented staff, champion continuous improvement, and help create a workplace where people feel valued and inspired. Your Impact Will Include Providing visionary leadership to Parks Division staff, projects, and programs Overseeing planning, development, policy implementation, and funding strategies Building strong partnerships inside and outside the city Elevating customer service and ensuring positive experiences for all stakeholders Managing complex administrative and technical projects with confidence Who You Are You’re a self-starter and a problem-solver. You’re a people-centered leader who sets high expectations and models professionalism every day. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on experience, and you’re energized by opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and make a difference. This highly visible, single-incumbent position reports directly to the Parks & Recreation Director and plays a key role in steering the city’s vision for parks, preserves, beach accesses and public landscapes. You Belong in Carlsbad The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. First application review will be conducted the week of June 1, 2026. Key Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and direct work, contracts and programs associated with the Parks Division. Coordinate open space and natural preserve activities including site analysis, habitat restoration, trail use, and resource management. Assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow to evaluate program measures and their impacts on parks, preserves and open space. Conduct special studies and prepare comprehensive reports to the public, the Parks & Recreation Commission, the City Council, and other interest groups, on Parks Division activities. Develop goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Parks Division. Prepare, administer and monitor the operating budgets for assigned programs. Oversee large scale, complex request for proposals and the selection of architects, consultants, contractors, and operators. Review landscape design and layout work, such as grading, building, irrigation, and planting plans for parks and recreation areas. Inspect and review the work of subordinates/contractors and oversee the installation of various landscape features. Coordinate the procurement and replacement of vehicles and equipment used in above maintenance work. Assist in the enforcement of city ordinances governing the safe and proper use of parks & recreation areas. Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information. Initiate, review and approve requisitions and expenditures for materials, supplies and services. Review and approve labor estimates and materials costs for work to be performed. Maintain records of work performed, staff/contractor hours allocated, and supplies used. Attend meetings and provide information on Parks Division activities. Coordinate division activities with other city departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Participate in Capital Improvement Program budget preparation, administration, and monitoring. Hire, manage, train, and evaluate subordinate managers and association staff. Serve as Parks & Recreation Director as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Principles and best practices in landscape management, modern methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the planting, cultivating, propagating, irrigating, fertilizing, and trimming of trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns. Project management. Plant pests and diseases, and the methods for their control and eradication. Basic construction and repair methods, including carpentry, pipe fitting, painting, and concrete. Safe work practices and corresponding legislative mandates. Storm water pollution prevention practices and corresponding legislative mandates. Record-keeping and reporting procedures. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Ability to:  Prepare and administer division budgets and grants. Work collaboratively with a broad array of state and local officials and other stakeholders. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Plan, assign, and manage subordinate management staff in the performance of park maintenance, park planning and open space monitoring activities. Maintain proper records and prepare accurate reports. Read and interpret construction plans and specifications. Experience & Education: Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Botany, Horticulture, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management or a related field. Five to seven years of management experience in parks and recreation facilities design, construction, maintenance, refurbishment and enhancement. Specialized training in landscape and building construction, maintenance, and repair, supplemented by open space/preserves planning, monitoring and management, as well as beach preservation/nourishment program administration. See benefits tab located in recruitment. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:05:43 -0400 https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/rss/22284837/director-of-compliance-eligibility https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/rss/22284837/director-of-compliance-eligibility San Diego, California, Position Summary The Director of Compliance - Eligibility provides a wide variety of professional services and activities ranging from pre-admission guidance to initial eligibility coordination, advising, and academic support through to graduation. The position assists and supports student-athletes in achieving academic success and personal integrity while progressing toward a degree objective. Under the general direction of the Associate AD for Compliance and the Senior Associate AD of Student-Athlete Support Services, the incumbent conducts admissions and initial eligibility pre-evaluations for prospective student-athletes, tracks admissions, and serves as a liaison between Enrollment Services, the NCAA Eligibility Center, and coaching staff regarding student-athlete status. The position also coordinates housing and dining arrangements for prospective and continuing student-athletes and collaborates with campus partners to support successful matriculation and ongoing eligibility. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Admissions & NCAA Initial Eligibility Review and evaluate prospective student-athlete transcripts (freshman, transfer, and graduate) for admissions and NCAA initial eligibility requirements and provide recommendations Conduct pre-admissions and eligibility evaluations and maintain related documentation aligned with CSU and NCAA requirements Serve as liaison to Admissions and Enrollment Services and as primary contact with the NCAA Eligibility Center, providing updates to coaches, prospects, and administration Meet with prospective student-athletes and families to review academic history, admissions requirements, and NCAA eligibility requirements Advise prospective student-athletes, families, and coaches on CSU admissions and NCAA eligibility requirements, including recommended coursework Interpret NCAA legislation and transfer rules affecting eligibility Assist with special admissions processes, including preparation of evaluation materials and reporting Track and process application materials, including transcripts and supporting documentation Develop and present admissions and eligibility information to students, counselors, and staff Collaborate with advisors and staff to support student transition and identify potential academic or learning concerns Communicate updates on admissions status and NCAA legislation and eligibility requirements Housing and Dining Coordination Coordinate on-campus housing placements, including projections, assignments, and move-in/out processes Serve as liaison to Housing Administration and Dining Services Track housing and dining needs for academic year, summer, and pre-season periods Monitor and analyze housing and dining expenditures and provide recommendations Maintain coordination with Athletics Business Office and Financial Aid for housing-related budgeting Other Duties Participate in orientation and transition programming for student-athletes Serve as liaison with campus partners including Parking Services and Institutional Research Assist in reporting and data tracking to support evaluation of student-athlete success Perform other duties as assigned As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU. Position Information This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment. This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego. Education and Experience Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Key Qualifications Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or similar database programs. Total commitment to adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. Attention to detail is of utmost importance. Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Compliance with all NCAA, conference, and San Diego State University rules, policies, and procedures is of paramount importance to the university. All position responsibilities should be carried out in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. Two or more years in NCAA Athletics compliance, certification, and/or academic support if applicant does not have Master’s or post graduate degree. Knowledge and understanding of CSU and SDSU admission requirements. Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in admissions. Ability to evaluate transcripts for admissions and initial eligibility purposes. Knowledge of NCAA initial eligibility and continuing degree progress requirements. Ability to work with various constituencies in a professional manner. Licenses/Certifications Required Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Compensation and Benefits San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Compensation: Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines. CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $5,540/month. Full Benefits Package Includes: Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC. Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost. Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents. Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans. Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:24:37 -0400