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Click here to explore the Director of Parks and Recreation opportunity.
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board seeks a strong operational leader with excellent communication, leadership and planning skills and Recreational management experience for its nextDirector of Parks and Recreation.
The ideal candidate will be a confident, innovative leader with knowledge and experience directing Parks and Recreation programs and activities and leading a team of dedicated professionals. The Director of Parks and Recreation serves as principal advisor to the Park Board, City Manager, and other City and county officials. The Director is responsible for developing long-range strategic and master plans for department policies and programs, outlining program objectives, and working with staff to implement plans. The Director meets with various individuals, civic organizations, community groups, garden clubs, outside agencies, City departments, and committees to discuss park projects, deliver presentations, and promote interest in park development and municipal beautification.
The City of Springfield offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- No-cost employee-only health insurance
- Pension through the Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) with employee contribution made 100% by the City and full vesting after five years
- Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan with employer match programs
- Generous leave time with holiday, vacation, floating holidays, exempt, and sick leave
- A car allowance of $430 per month
About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board coordinates programs, facilities, and events at 105 park sites across 3,200 acres. The park sites range from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to natural resource areas. The system also 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.
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board received full accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).
Living in Springfield, Missouri
The Springfield community offers a great quality of life, including medical, retail and education services, coupled with high-quality cultural, entertainment and Recreation venues. Springfield has a cost of living lower than the national average as well as strong community support and involvement. To discover more about life in Springfield, please visit https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Park Management, Public Administration, Leisure Services, or a related field.
- Six years of progressive supervisory and administrative professional experience in municipal and/or county recreation and parks management.
- Certification as a Parks & Recreations Professional preferred
- Must establish residency within the City limits of Springfield within six months of employment and maintain residency throughout appointment.
This position is Open Until Filled. All applications received by the initial deadline of February 2, 2024 are guaranteed review; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Other Requirements
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
