Recreation Specialist (part-time)

Job Description

Part-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department-Recreation Division Work Location: Gregg Klice Community Center, 1600 John "Buck" O'Neil Way
Pay Range: $17.35-$26.47 per hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Monday-Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: October 21, 2026

About Us

About the Parks & Recreation Department

Kansas City Parks & Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the community's quality of life through equitable, community-driven programs and sustainable management of natural resources. The department provides and maintains a wide range of parks, recreational facilities, and amenities, including trails, lakes, playgrounds, and cultural spaces. By promoting leisure, wellness, and environmental stewardship, Parks & Recreation fosters healthy lifestyles, strengthens community connections, and contributes to a vibrant, world-class city experience.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Plans and organizes assigned recreation activities in the area of Boxing (Youth Boxing, open gym, Kickboxing, Cardio Boxing, Group Fitness).
• Develops new programs and activities by researching trends, community requests, and evaluating community needs.
• Promotes community center and division programs.
• Prepares class and schedules information and markets it to the public through brochures, social media, and/or other materials and methods.
• Assists in implementing the marketing plan for division offerings.
• Observes and monitors the quality of Boxing programs, events, classes and activities.
• Prepares and controls equipment inventory and stock deliveries.
• Orders, inspects, and maintains recreation equipment and materials.
• Assists supervisor with program budget development and management.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new and/or ongoing programs and program effectiveness.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records.
• Performs routine facility maintenance and logistics, including but not limited to, the setup and tear down of tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies.
• Oversees fee collection and accounting activities.
• Reviews records and files to ensure proper accounting and documentation consistent with City policies and procedures.
• Maintains records and completes required reports.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Provides information regarding assigned recreational program area.
• Analyzes customer inquiries and determines steps necessary to resolve issues.
• Assists with department special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• 6 months of experience in community recreation, sports instruction, arts education, or related programming (e.g., coaching, teaching art or music).
• May be required to possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City.

Preference

• Have/obtain Boxing Coach Certification the USA Boxing.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).