LSPR Employment Opportunities

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the full time position of Park Specialist within the Park Operations Division.

The Parks Specialist performs a variety of duties involved with the maintenance and construction of City parks, sports fields, grounds and facilities. This position will be assigned primarily to the operations of the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general cemetery ground maintenance including weeding, grave space repair and maintenance, setting headstones patron interaction and service, including grave sales, coordination of funeral services, and staffing the office of the historical cemetery.

Minimum requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent; and,
• Minimum one year experience in park maintenance or related field; and,
• Valid state driver’s license.

The preferred candidate will possess knowledge and experience of cemetery operations, turf/grass maintenance, parks maintenance equipment, landscape maintenance and installation, hardscaping, and/or concrete/flatwork.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position that does require the availability of holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed. Salary begins at $28,268.71 per year and includes a competitive benefit package. Information regarding benefits can be found at http://www.cityofls.net/Portals/0/Files/City-Pages/Careers/fulltime_benefits_summary.pdf. Applications may be completed online (please include resume) at https://cityofls.net/Parks/Employment/Parks-Employment-Application. Resumes and applications may also be mailed or dropped off in person to the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063. EOE.

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the full time position of Aquatics Supervisor within the Recreation Division.

The Aquatics Supervisor, under the general guidance of the Aquatics Manager, is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities within the LSPR system, as assigned. The Aquatics Supervisor is assigned responsibility of staffing programs and activities, training and supervising lifeguard and program staff, developing programs for a variety of aquatic interests, and staffing the welcome desk and food and beverage operations of the outdoor facility.

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Recreation, Education, or related field required;
• Minimum one (1) year experience in one or more of the following: pool operations, aquatic staff development, food and beverage operations, or aquatic programming; and,
• Basic first aid, CPR, and AED certification required within three (3) months of date of hire; and,
• AFO or CPO certification required within one (1) year of date of hire.
• WSI and CPRP certifications preferred.

Salary begins at $33,261.00 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 https://cityofls.net/Parks/Employment/Parks-Employment-Application. Resumes and applications may also be mailed or dropped off in person to the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063. EOE.

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 Adult Sports leagues for the department and the adult sports complex and programs at Hartman Park. The position also oversees several instructional programs serving patrons of all ages, including the operations at Sylvia Bailey Park. The position will be assigned responsibility for supervising part-time employees and volunteers.

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 managing sports leagues and program development is preferred.

Salary begins at $28,268.71 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 hiring an Youth Basketball Official. Primary Responsibilities: Referee basketball games at Harris Park Community Center utilizing accepted techniques in officiating the games. Enforce league rules and regulations. Maintain self-control and composure. Responsible for the safety of participants and spectators.  Compensation: $15.00/game. 

Apply online (include resume) or mail or drop off resume to LSPR 220 SE Green Street, LSMO, 64063.    

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: $10.00/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: $8.25/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 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: $7.85 / 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: $8.25 / 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: $8.50 / 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   

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 $7.85/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: $8.50/ 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: $8.50 / 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: $7.85 / 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