Superintendent of Recreation
Kansas City (MO) Parks & Recreation

Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Community Services Division located at 4600 E. 63rd St. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

• Supervises and participates in the planning, development, execution, and coordination of the department’s comprehensive recreation program.

• Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of all recreation personnel.

• Investigates and acts upon requests, suggestions, and complaints concerning recreation services.

• Surveys and analyzes recreational preferences and needs and recommend programs and events to meet those needs.

• Supervises and participates in the promotion of recreation objectives, benefits, and programs to the Community.

• Prepares and submits reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Coordinates the development of department strategic plan and organizes and coordinates compliance documentation for accreditation.

• Manages signage, partnerships agreements, rental contracts, insurance requirements, collection of program fees, and developing operational & emergency management plans.

• Develops and implements training and leadership programs to internal staff members.

• Performs customer service and public relations duties to include serving on committees and attending community meetings.

• Assists in creating marketing materials (league programs and schedules, websites, brochures, and flyers).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Physical Education, Exercise Sports Science, Sports Management, Fine Arts, or Wildlife Education and 5 years of experience overseeing or coordinating community recreational programs and/or facilities; OR high school graduation and 9 years of experience in recreation management, community programming, sports management, wildlife management, art programming, or therapeutic recreation including 5 years of managing/overseeing recreational programs. May be required to pass a preemployment drug screen as prescribed by the City.

Salary Range: $6,489-$9,734/month

Application Deadline: November 25, 2025

Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.