Community Recreation Supervisor - Doling Family Center

Community Recreation Supervisor - Doling Family Center

Salary

$41,100.80 - $66,185.60 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

072426

Department

Parks

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is looking for the next Supervisor at the Doling Family Center. This position will primarily oversee front-of-house operations including front desk and childcare teams.

What you will do:

• Lead front desk and childcare operations and staff.

• Drive memberships and program participation by creating positive and memorable experiences for guests.

• Collaborate with the Family Center teams to provide fun, meaningful and creative community programs for all ages!

What you will need:

• Strong customer service experience.

• Leadership skills - collaboration and teamwork are key!

• Experience working with and around childcare/youth programs is a plus.

• This position leads the front-of-house operations, and does not have a fitness focus. Experience with serving a diverse community will set you up for success!

What you will love:

• Developing relationships and serving a diverse community! Did we mention teamwork?
• Work that matters - youll make an impact everyday!
• Benefits: generous paid leave, paid health insurance, paid pension retirement, and more!

Doling Family Center is open seven days a week and houses a full array of facility amenities including cardio and strength training equipment, fitness classes for all ages and abilities, a basketball/volleyball gym, walking track, game room, community meeting spaces, and an indoor aquatics center.

About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. Our Park Board and has been the recipient of the National Recreation and Park Associations Gold Medal Award and is proud to be accredited. Most recently, our Park Board was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Four years of experience developing and supervising recreational programs;

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a closely related area;

OR

• The equivalent of two years of full-time experience/four years of part-time experience working with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board in a related role.
• Any combination of education and experience as outlined that equals four total years meets minimum qualifications.
• Experience must be commensurate with specialty program area required for current vacancy.

Licensing/Certification

• If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid drivers license;

PREFERRED

• Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP)

Functions

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

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

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.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education? Note: only education from an accredited college or university with a focus on recreation, physical education, business administration, or a closely related area will be considered.

• Less than 30 college credit hours.
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree
• 90 credit hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04

How many years of experience do you have developing and supervising recreational programs? *Note this position supervises front-of-house operations. We are looking for community/guest service experience and/or youth programming.

• I do not have any experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Please describe your experience developing and supervising recreational programs. Please include any experience specific to the current vacancy at the Doling Family Center (facility management, employee supervision, etc)

06

Have you worked for the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department in a Recreation role?

• Yes
• No

07

If so, how many years of experience do you have working in the Parks Department, within the Recreation division?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years part-time (1 year full-time)
• 3 years part-time (1.5 yrs full-time)
• 4 years part-time (2 yrs full-time)
• More than 4 years (more than 2 years full-time)

08

Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as related to this job.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs