LSPR Employment Opportunities

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the full time position of Recreation Supervisor I. This position is responsible for planning, programming, developing, organizing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating the RevUp Community Wellness Program operated at Legacy Park Community Center and Longview Community Center. RevUp is a six-week comprehensive health and wellness program offered by Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation that utilizes, personal training, coach calls, and Healthy Eating Every Day education. The position also oversees personal training, watercraft and bike reservations and supervises part-time employees at Legacy Park Community Center.

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Recreation, Education, or related field required; at the discretion of the Department, directly related work experience may be substituted for education at the rate of three years of directly related work experience per one year of education.

• Experience developing and maintaining a community or corporate wellness program, personal training, and staff supervision is preferred.

  Salary begins at $35,555.13 per year and includes a competitive benefit package. Information regarding benefits can be found at http://www.cityofls.net/Portals/0/Files/main/HR/fulltime_benefits_summary.pdf

  Applications may be completed online (please include resume) at http://cityofls.net/Parks/Employment/Parks-Employment-Application. Resumes and applications may also be mailed or dropped off in person to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. EOE.

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the full time position of Gamber Community Center Manager. This position is responsible for the management and operational oversight of a unique community center/small event venue located at 2nd Street and Independence Avenue in Lee’s Summit, Missouri with a significant membership base of patrons over age 50. The position will be specifically responsible for facility rentals and special events, monitoring annual budget for the community center, management and supervision of full and part time staff assigned to the facility, daily operations and coordinating facility programming. This position also serves as the Department’s volunteer coordinator.

Minimum requirements include:

•           Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Gerontology, Parks and Recreation, Education, or related field required; and

•           Minimum of three years’ experience working in operations and/or supervision of a community center, recreation facility, or senior center; and

•           Basic first aid, AED, and CPR certification required within three (3) months of date of hire.

•           Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or equivalent certification preferred.

Salary begins at $52,505.50 per year and includes a competitive benefit package. Information regarding benefits can be found at http://www.cityofls.net/Portals/0/Files/main/HR/fulltime_benefits_summary.pdf

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with more than 45 full time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part time employees, who provide dozens of quality recreational opportunities to the Lee’s Summit Community.

Applications may be completed online (please include resume) at http://cityofls.net/Parks/Employment/Parks-Employment-Application. Resumes and applications may also be mailed or dropped off in person to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. EOE.

LSPR is seeking individuals age 18 and older with knowledge of basketball to referee youth basketball games at Harris Park Community Center in Lee's Summit. Qualified candidates must be able to use accepted techniques in officiating games. Responsibilities include enforcing league rules and regulations, maintaining self-control and composure, and ensuring safety of participants and spectators. Games will be held Friday evenings and Saturdays. Preferred candidates will have some experience officiating youth sports; NFHSA Basketball experience preferred. Pay: $13-$20 per game, based on experience and certifications. Apply online or mail resume to LSPR 220 SE Green Street, LSMO, 64063.  Applications may also be dropped off in person at Harris Park Community Center. EOE.     

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring an Itty Bitty Indoor Sports Instructor. Primary Responsibilities: Teach the children the basics of the specific sport; Provide a positive environment for the children and the parents; keep the classes organized; Run program the entire 45 minute session for several sessions; Encourage children; Keep environment safe. Hours will be week day mornings from 9:30am to 10:15am throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons. Position could expand to other Itty Bitty programs. A background and/or the ability to teach the basics of the sports is required. Must be 18 years or older. Compensation: $8.75/hour.

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Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring a Dance and Tumbling Instructors. This position is responsible for planning, initiating and conducting instruction for Itty Bitty Dance, Itty Bitty and Pee Wee Tumbling. Duties may include being responsible for assisting in the preparation of publicity and updating the class description as required by the Recreation Supervisor; implementing set curriculum; maintaining up to date records of attendance; continually update and evaluate program content and related work as required. Minimum 16 years of age. Basic First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Compensation: $10 / Hour

Apply online here or respond to this posting. Or mail resume to LSPR 220 SE Green Street, LSMO, 64063. EOE   

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring an Itty Bitty Site Supervisor. Primary Responsibilities: Set up and tear down stations prior to and at the end of class. Teach the children the basics of the specific sport; Provide a positive environment for the children and the parents; keep the classes organized; Run program the entire 45 minute session for several sessions; Encourage children; Keep environment safe; Supervise parent volunteers at each station. Position could expand to other Itty Bitty programs. A background and/or the ability to teach the basics of the sports is required. Must be 18 years or older. Compensation: $8.60/hour.

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LSPR is seeking applicants to serve as volleyball officials for adult and youth volleyball matches. Qualified candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of volleyball, and should be able to use accepted techniques in officiating the games and enforcing league rules and regulations. Candidates must be able to maintain self-control and composure and be responsible for the safety of participants and spectators.  Preferred candidates will have experience officiating youth, high school or competitive volleyball matches. NFHS experience is preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. Pay: $15.00/game.

The Harris Park Community Center Representative is a part time position that is responsible for responding to telephone requests, assisting patrons and performing a wide variety of administrative functions for the entire community center. In addition, the position will process registrations and memberships and provide facility operation functions, including set up/take down of athletic equipment, tables/chairs, and will perform other related facility tasks. The schedule for this position could inlcude a variety of shifts throughout the week and weekend during hours of operation. One to two years experience in customer service preferred. Basic First Aid and CPR certification is required, (LSPR can help you obtain these certifications). Must be 18 years of age. Compensation: $8.60 / hr. Apply online or mail resume to LSPR 220 SE Green Street, LSMO, 64063. Applications may also be dropped off in person at Harris Park Community Center, 110 SW Blue Parkway, LSMO 64063.

The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for a part-time evening and weekend Fitness Gym Attendant.

The Fitness Gym Attendant monitors the weight room, cardio room, group exercise studio, cycle studio and gymnasium for compliance of facility and LSPR rules and regulations. Applicant is expected to emphasize patron service and to work with retention and promotion of quality service. Position conducts orientations for patrons and routine cleaning of all areas that are monitored.

Minimum 17 years of age. Basic First Aid and CPR certification required. Experience with fitness equipment and customer service preferred.

Salary: $8.60 / Hour.

Apply online here (include resume) or mail resume to 220 SE Green, LSMO, 64063. Applications may also be dropped off in person at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Dr, LSMO, 64086.

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring Group Exercise Instructors in all formats. This position is responsible for conducting quality group exercise classes. The instructor is expected to emphasize patron service, and to work with retention and promotion of quality programs. Basic first aid and CPR certification required. Current Accredited National Group Exercise Certification such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA and ZUMBA, etc required. Must be able to maintain current certifications. Apply online or send application to Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Open until filled. EOE.

Legacy Park Community Center is accepting applications for part-time lifeguards. 

Basic Qualifications: Must be 15 years of age. Must have or be willing to complete a Red Cross Lifeguarding course upon hire.

Hours may vary. Salary: $8.75 / hr. EOE.

Apply online here or respond to this posting. Or mail resume to LSPR 220 SE Green Street, LSMO, 64063. Applications may also be dropped off in person at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, LSMO 64086. EOE   

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring a Facility Supervisor for the Legacy Park Community Center. The position will be responsible for, among other responsibilities, closing the facility on scheduled evenings. Interested candidates must be available evenings and weekends. Hours may vary.

The position oversees consistent delivery of services in all areas of Legacy Park Community Center when full-time management is not on site by assisting in staff management and ensuring patrons comply with facility rules, policies, and procedures. The position will also be responsible for addressing patron requests in a customer-friendly manner and referring situations to management as needed.

Basic Qualifications: One to two years’ experience in customer service preferred. Basic First Aid and CPR required. Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work may qualify.  

Salary: $11.00 / hr.

Apply online here or respond to this posting, or mail resume to LSPR 220 SE Green Street, LSMO, 64063. Applications may also be dropped off in person at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, LSMO 64086. EOE   

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Service Representative to join the dynamic team at Legacy Park Community Center. This position will be working 5-6 hour shifts during the week and on weekends. Responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact performing customer service, answering telephones, selling memberships and program registration, and will be responsible for maintaining cash controls, as well as other administrative functions as assigned.  Preferred candidates will have a basic computer skills, be friendly and be skilled in customer service.

This position is scheduled 15- 20 hours a week working flexible shifts during the week and must be available to work weekends.  

Salary: $9.00 / hr.

Apply online here or respond to this posting. Or mail resume to LSPR 220 SE Green Street, LSMO, 64063. Applications may also be dropped off in person at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, LSMO 64086. EOE   

Lees Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking flexible, energetic, creative and personable individuals to fill the position of childcare attendant at the Legacy Park Community Center. Scheduled work hours anticipated to be weekday mornings. Minimum requirements include at least one year experience in working with children between the ages of 6 months to 9 years; High School Diploma preferred. Basic first aid and CPR certifications required within 3 months of employment. Salary $8.60/hr.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Part-Time Custodian to join the dynamic team at Legacy Park Community Center. This position will be a 4-hour daily working shift from Monday to Friday. Primary job duties for this position include daily cleaning, restocking, and sanitizing of fixtures, furniture, floors, restrooms and locker rooms inside the facility. The job duties also include but are not limited to pulling of trash in and outside the facility, simple maintenance repairs like changing light bulbs, painting when needed and calling the maintenance supervisors attention to technical maintenance issues.  

This position is a 20-hour a week shift from Monday to Friday, with working hours between 9am to 1pm daily.

Salary: $8.60 / hr.

Apply online here or respond to this posting or mail or hand deliver your application and resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, 64063. EOE.   

Responsible for assisting with the supervision of the lifeguard staff, planning and conducting staff inservices, and aid instruction of the junior lifeguard program.Work performed in maintaining a constant vigilance of swimmers, acts to save lives, prevent accidents/incidents, initiate and promote good water safety habits, and assist in the operation and maintenance of the pool.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Work performed in maintaining a constant vigilance of swimmers, acts to save lives, prevent accidents/incidents, initiate and promote good water safety habits, and assist in the operation and maintenance of the pool.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swimming lessons in a logical progression for aquatic skill development.

1. Plan, coordinate and manage swim classes.
2. Organize the class environment to enhance individual and group performance and to minimize distractions.
3. Provide for the health and safety of the participants, including making sure that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Lees Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking flexible, energetic, creative and personable people to serve as a childcare attendant at the Longview Community Center. Shifts include weekday mornings, evenings and weekends. Requirements: High School Diploma preferred. Minimum one year experience in working with children between the ages of 6 months to 9 years old. Basic first aid and CPR certifications required within 3 months of employment. Salary $8.60/hr

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring for a part-time custodial position at Longview Community Center. This position performs a variety of duties involving the maintenance and cleaning of the facility. Must be available to work varied hours that include evenings and weekends. Salary: $8.60/ hour.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring Facility Supervisors for the Longview Community Center interested candidates must be available evenings and weekends. The position oversees consistent service in all areas of the LVCC when full-time management is not on site. Assists management with scheduling of part time staff and compliance of schedule. Deals with patron requests in a customer-friendly manner and refers situations to management. One to two years’ experience in customer service preferred. Basic First Aid and CPR required. Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work. Hours will consist of opening, closing and weekend shifts. Salary: $11 / hr.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring Group Exercise Instructors in all formats for the Longview Community Center. This position is responsible for conducting quality group exercise classes. The instructor is expected to emphasize patron service, and to work with retention and promotion of quality programs. Basic first aid and CPR certification required. Current Accredited National Group Exercise Certification such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA and ZUMBA, etc required. Must be able to maintain current certifications. 

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is hiring Certified Personal Trainers. This position is responsible for conducting quality training sessions. The trainer is expected to emphasize patron service, and to work with retention and promotion of quality programs. Basic first aid and CPR certification required. Current Accredited National Personal Training Certification such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NASM or ISSA etc required. May be required to perform and pass demonstration of skills for Recreation Supervisor. Must be able to maintain current certifications.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is seeking a service representative to work the Welcome desk at the Longview Community Center. Responsibilities include responding to telephone request, assisting patrons, enrolling memberships and program registrations and performs a variety of administrative functions for the Longview Community Center. Hours may vary. Applicant must be flexible and shifts include daytime, evening and weekend hours. Compensation: $9.00 / hour.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for a part-time Fitness Gym Attendant at the Longview Community Center.

The Fitness Gym Attendant monitors the weight room, cardio room, group exercise studio, cycle studio and gymnasium for compliance of facility and LSPR rules and regulations. Applicant is expected to emphasize patron service and to work with retention and promotion of quality service. Position conducts orientations for patrons and routine cleaning of all areas that are monitored.

Minimum 17 years of age. Basic First Aid and CPR certification required. Experience with fitness equipment and customer service preferred.

Salary: $8.60 / Hour.

Apply online or send resume to Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. FAX: 816-969-1515. Open until filled. EOE

Join the dynamic team at Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation and gain valuable professional skills and experience - all while having FUN and making a difference!

Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is seeking qualified applicants to serve as facility supervisor for the Hartman Park Adult Sports Complex. This position is responsible for monitoring athletic fields, umpires, and parking lots, completing score cards for games, ensuring safety of patrons at the facility, and nightly set up and tear down of sports fields, all while providing exceptional patron service.

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma. Work hours will vary; flexiblity in schedules will be preferred. Compensation: $10 / Hour.

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with more than 45 full time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part time employees, who provide dozens of quality recreational opportunities to the Lee's Summit community. Employment at LSPR guarantees the opportunity to learn communication and organizational skills, professionalism and civic responsibility while building outstanding personal and work relationships.

Apply on-line at https://cityofls.net/parks/employment/parks-employment-application or mail an application and/or resume to: Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. Applications may also be delivered in person to Harris Park Community Center, 110 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. EOE.

Join the dynamic team at Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation and gain valuable professional skills and experience - all while having FUN and making a difference!

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking candidates for the position of Camp Summit Counselor. This position is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing programs and experiences for children in small group settings to provide high quality recreational experiences for participants at Camp Summit. Camp Counselors are responsible for the general safety and well being of assigned participants, must be able to communicate effectively with camp managers, participants, parents/guardians, and will be responsible for accuate recordkeeping.  

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and some college. This position is seasonal, with work beginning in May running through August 10. Variety of work shifts available, with operating hours of 6:15AM-6:15PM. Flexibility in schedules will be preferred. Compensation: $8.60 / hour.

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with more than 45 full time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part time employees, who provide dozens of quality recreational opportunities to the Lee's Summit community. Employment at LSPR guarantees the opportunity to learn communication and organizational skills, professionalism and civic responsibility while building outstanding personal and work relationships.

Apply on-line at https://cityofls.net/parks/employment/parks-employment-application or mail an application and/or resume to: Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. Applications may also be delivered in person to Harris Park Community Center, 110 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. EOE.

Join the dynamic team at Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation and gain valuable professional skills and experience - all while having FUN and making a difference!

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking candidates for the position of Camp Summit Service Representative. This position is responsible for handling telephone requests, processing registrations and weekly payments, maintaining critical cash controls, and performing a wide variety of administrative functions related to the operations of Camp Summit and Harris Park Community Center. 

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and some college, as well as experience in customer service. This position is seasonal, with work beginning in May running through August 10. Variety of work shifts available, with operating hours of 6:15AM-6:15PM. Flexibility in schedules will be preferred. Compensation: $8.60 / hour.

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with more than 45 full time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part time employees, who provide dozens of quality recreational opportunities to the Lee's Summit community. Employment at LSPR guarantees the opportunity to learn communication and organizational skills, professionalism and civic responsibility while building outstanding personal and work relationships.

Apply on-line at https://cityofls.net/parks/employment/parks-employment-application or mail an application and/or resume to: Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation, 220 SE Green Street, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. Applications may also be delivered in person to Harris Park Community Center, 110 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063. EOE.