Youth Program Specialist - SPARC

Our SPARC team is looking for a Youth Program Specialist to join the our team!

• Create innovative and engaging experiences for SPARC Youth Programs, Day Camps, Youth Sports Leagues/Programs and/or Community Centers.
• Guarantee program success by effectively maintaining program excellence standards, safety procedures, state regulations, and program evaluations.
• Lead and mentor a team of variable hour employees to implement positive behavior support, innovative programming, and a safe place for participants.
• Work within a variety of recreational programs throughout the year.

• Excellent customer service skills to build positive relationships with children, families, school personnel, and community members.
• Passion for collaborating with team members to generate creative ideas that connect with youth and meet the needs of the school community.
• Proven success with strong organizational skills while working in a fast‑paced environment.

• Relationships
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  Build meaningful relationships with the SPARC team, our participants/families, and the community!
• Impact
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  Make an impact on our community’s youth each and everyday!
• Benefits
  : pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!

SPARC (Schools, Parks Are Reaching Communities) is a section of the Nationally Accredited and Gold Medal Award Winning Springfield‑Greene County Park Board. Our mission is to engage youth and families in memorable enrichment and recreation experiences in schools, parks, and our community.

We have over 25 years of experience offering SAFE, FUN, and AFFORDABLE Summer Camps, Youth Sport Leagues, Before & After School Programs, Enrichment Clubs, and Community Events!

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the SPARC team!

• Three years of experience working with and around youth;

• Equivalent of 1.5 years of experience working in the SPARC division as a temporary, part‑time, or seasonal employee;

• Related college course credit from an accredited college or university in a related field of study (Education, Early Childhood, Recreation, etc.) may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Youth-specific recreational programming experience.

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is desirable. If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid Driver’s License. CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within the probationary period.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417‑864‑1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

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.