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The Johnson County Park & Recreation District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Park Police Officer I who have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy community policing. If you are such a person, we strongly encourage you to join our progressive Gold Medal Team as the District continues unprecedented growth through the development of new parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs and events.
Park Police Officer I is an entry level law enforcement position. A Park Police Officer I performs uniformed patrol of JCPRD...
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Essential Duties:
- Provide administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the department’s high-volume, high-revenuetravel program. Responsibilities include facilitating the registration process by collecting necessary information, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records of participants.
- Offer excellent customer service to travelers, addressing...
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- Leads the development of a High Performing Organization through active demonstration of the county’s Pillars of Performance, encouraging leadership and empowerment at all levels of the organization; dedicates QII activities for self and staff; actively mentors, coaches and collaborates with employees to enhance the county mission and vision keeping in mind the common goal of leaving our community better than we found it.
- Travel to various early childhood and out of school time programs throughout Johnson County to provide quality childcare and educational opportunities.
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JCPRD is seeking energetic applicants that are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and fun environment! Come join our Gold Medal Team as a Soccer Referee to help us grow our organization and make it among the best in the nation.
- Referee adult soccer leagues
- Exercise knowledge in league rules
- Give your community opportunities to...
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The Kansas City Blazers are looking for part-time swim coaches to assist in our nightly practices. It can be as little as 2 hours per week or as much as 12, with competitive salaries based on skills and experience. We are a year-round competitive swim team, training nearly 400 kids across the KC Metro area, ages 6-18. We have multiple pool sites across the city and can fill you in at a location convenient for your home/work.
- We fully train all our coaches with our experienced staff, and we cover all certification and registration expenses.
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- Position performs park maintenance for JCPRD sports fields, including baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
- This position also performs building maintenance as applicable.
- Responsible for maintaining all outdoor fields and indoor courts at a level of excellence to ensure safe play and patron satisfaction.
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JCPRD is seeking energetic individuals looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and fun environment! Come join our Gold Medal Team as a Youth Soccer Referee to help us grow our organization to make it among the best in the nation. You will…
- Referee youth soccer leagues.
- Exercise knowledge in league rules.
- Give your community opportunities...
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The Recreation Division seeks a positive and energetic professional to join our team. The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of the Johnson County citizens and community visitors to JCPRD Aquatic Facilities. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of recreational opportunities and improved quality of life for the citizens of Johnson County! The Lifeguard ensures the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center, an indoor aquatic facility, as well as the outdoor beaches located at the Shawnee Mission Park and/or Kill Creek Park.
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JCPRD is seeking energetic applicants looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and fun environment! Come join our Gold Medal Team as a Youth Volleyball Referee to help us grow with our organization to make it among the best in the nation.
- Referee youth volleyball leagues.
- Exercise knowledge in league rules.
- Give...
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JCPRD is seeking energetic applicants looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and fun environment! Come join our Gold Medal Team as a Basketball Referee to help us grow with our organization to make it among the best in the nation. Basketball Referees are responsible for calling scheduled basketball games and programs sponsored or coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Tactfully discuss questionable calls when it is convenient to consult with the other referees if...
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- Ensures the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies, providing leadership to lifeguards and other facility staff at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center as well as the outdoor beaches located at Shawnee Mission Park and/or Kill Creek Park.
- Supervise lifeguard staff during scheduled shifts including lifeguard rotations, cleaning the facility, use of appropriate chemicals, training of facility staff and ensure daily facility checklists are completed.
- Assist...
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Part-time Swim Lesson Instructors will ensure the class safety of participants while providing a fun swimming class environment at the indoor aquatic facility located at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.
- Teach swim lesson classes as scheduled
- Provide a fun swim lesson experience for participants and parents.
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Preschool/Pre-K Assistant Teachers are responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities and free play, along with ensuring the general health, welfare and well-being of each child. Be active participants with the children enrolled, and effective communicators with parents, children, supervisors and co-workers.
- As well as accepting supervision from the Program Director, must exhibit initiative by demonstrating leadership without being prompted by other staff.
- Assisting in lunch/snack...
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
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- Leads fun, hands-on classes teaching adults aged 50+ how to use their smartphones to take, edit, and share great photos.
- Instructors provide their own materials, track attendance, maintain professionalism, and create a positive, engaging learning environment that encourages creativity and confidence
- Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
- Have a positive attitude and show professionalism in communications.
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- Responsible for supervision and safety of children
- Prepare materials required to implement daily activities
- Ensure the general health, welfare, and well-being of each child
- Assisting in lunch preparations and snacks
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Adventure awaits you at JCPRD in our Before/After School Care programs! As a Morning Lead Teacher...
- You will challenge our next generation with fun and stimulating games, sports, and arts in a Before School Care setting.
- Plan and facilitate opportunities to explore environmental awareness, fitness, health, STEM, creativity, and innovation.
- Programs also include special projects,...
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This job is excellent for candidates such as college students who must work an irregular schedule around class commitments. On call substitutes will only be contacted for sub assignments on days and times that they have identified as being available.
- Positions for the school year.
- Substitutes will fill in at various program sites on as-needed basis.
- Potential shifts...
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- Must enjoy and knowledge of nature and the outdoors and a strong desire to help young children learn about the world and the environment.
- Energetic and comfortable spending extended periods of time outdoors, in all seasons and in all kinds of safe weather conditions.
- Comfortable engaging in nature, getting dirty and being with and/or near all types of animals (insects, reptiles, small mammals, birds, etc.).
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Adventure awaits you at JCPRD in our Before/After School Care programs! As a Morning Lead Teacher...
- You will challenge our next generation with fun and stimulating games, sports, and arts in a Before School Care setting.
- Plan and facilitate opportunities to explore environmental awareness, fitness, health, STEM, creativity, and innovation.
- Programs also include special projects,...
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- Must enjoy and knowledge of nature and the outdoors and a strong desire to help young children learn about the world and the environment.
- Energetic and comfortable spending extended periods of time outdoors, in all seasons and in all kinds of safe weather conditions.
- Comfortable engaging in nature, getting dirty and being with and/or near all types of animals (insects, reptiles, small mammals, birds, etc.).
- Other...
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- Instructors are responsible for providing their own music, tracking class attendance, starting/ending class on time and turning in paperwork in a timely manner.
- Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
- Have a positive attitude and show professionalism in communications.
- Experience working with older adults, confident managing multiple participants at a time, and the ability to create a fun environment.
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- Members of the JCPRD Concessions team will assist in general duties and serve in the role as a runner, at the register, or in the kitchen during any given shift.
- Register staff take customer orders and communicate them to other team members, operate the register to enter transactions, complete cash handling responsibilities and assist with fulfilling orders as needed.
- Runners are responsible for fulfilling orders and completing light food...
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Are you looking for a great opportunity to work in a sports environment with flexible evening and weekend hours? Come join our Gold Medal Team as a Facility Supervisor at Okun Fieldhouse and Mid America West Sports Complex! You will...
- Monitor games, practices, and tournaments of up to 8 basketball/volleyball courts
- Provide an upbeat, safe environment for the public
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- Greeting participants and providing a high level of customer service.
- Responsible for the preparation of lessons plans, instructing, and evaluating class participants.
- Candidate will be able to teach high intensity boot camp, Yoga, kickboxing and/or striking classes for adults and seniors.
- Instructors are responsible for providing their own music, tracking class attendance, starting/ending class on time and turning in paperwork in a...
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The NERF Instructor will lead high‑energy NERF programs designed to promote active play, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. This role centers on creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment where participants can learn, have fun, and build confidence. Strong classroom management, quick problem‑solving, and resourcefulness is key to success in this position.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Lead and adapt NERF...
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- Under the direct supervision of the New Century Fieldhouse Maintenance Specialist, help with the maintenance and field preparation for the athletic fields and grounds at New Century Fieldhouse Sports Complex. 12- 18 hours available per week.
- Aids supervisor in leading, training, motivating, and supervising part-time staff to ensure all policies and procedures are followed and that a safe environment is provided to patrons.
- Fixes safety issues as they arise and are identified; communicates these issues and remediations to the New Century Fieldhouse Maintenance Specialist...
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For over 60 years, the Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD) has been committed to enhancing the lives of Johnson County citizens through well-maintained parks, high-quality programs, and forward-thinking initiatives. JCPRD is widely recognized both locally and nationally for its excellence and commitment to the community. Annually, JCPRD serves more than 7 million park visitors and over 3 million participants in its 4,000+ recreational programs.
As a dynamic organization, JCPRD keeps pace with developing trends to provide exceptional services and...
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- Supervise Heritage Soccer Park operations on evenings and weekends.
- Monitor games, practices, and tournaments on 18 soccer fields.
- Provide excellent customer service, leadership, and supervision of the facility.
- Adheres to and reenforces all JCPRD policies.
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- This is a public relations position, providing general information and assistance to visitors at Antioch Park, Meadowbrook Park, and Ernie Miller Nature Center.
- Park Safety Aide’s also conduct bicycle patrols on the Gary Haller Streamway Trail System (Mill Creek), Kill Creek Park, Lexington Lake and the Coffee Creek Streamway from Heritage Park.
- Park Safety Aides assist the Park Police by taking non-criminal reports, observing for any possible criminal activity, and...
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- Performs Park maintenance for JCPRD sports fields, including baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. This position also performs building maintenance as applicable. Responsible for maintaining all outdoor fields and indoor courts at a level of excellence to ensure safe play and patron satisfaction.
- Maintenance duties include: Court/facility set-up & take down, trash collection, cleaning of grounds, picnic areas and restrooms.
- Performs setup and...
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- Responsible for interacting with all guests for events and rentals.
- Verify completion of setup, tear down, and cleaning of rental rooms for events, courses and parties.
- Assist all groups with various unforeseen needs that come up throughout the event.
- Oversee rental guests to confirm rental policies and procedures are upheld.
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The Facility Supervisor is primarily responsible for monitoring league games, practices, and tournaments on 10 softball fields and 2 baseball fields at Mid America Sports Complex. MASC is a top-class facility serving Johnson County and regional visitors.
The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, leadership, and supervision over the complex. Activities at Mid America are primarily slow pitch softball leagues. Additionally in 2026 we will host many weekend tournaments for youth baseball, fast pitch, and adult slow pitch.
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BE THE FACE OF THEATRE IN THE PARK!
Theatre in the Park is hiring staff positions for the 2026 summer performance season, Movie Nights and World Cup watch parties. Staff generally rotate as box office cashier, gate greeters and ticket scanners, concession prep and/or cashier, and parking attendant. Employees of Theatre in the Park must enjoy working with the public in a fast-paced environment.
Must be available mid-May thru August,...
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- Cashier is responsible for completing sales transactions within the establishment and performing other support functions which may include cleaning the food displays and/or stock areas.
- Answering the phones, making tee times, and communicating with the starters and marshal staff.
- Starting wage $13.00 per hour.
- Specific golf benefits included...
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The 50 Plus Fitness Instructor leads 45–50 minute group fitness classes for adults age 50+. Classes may be offered during daytime or evening hours depending on program schedules and instructor availability. Class formats may vary based on the instructor’s qualifications, certifications, and experience (e.g. low-impact fitness, strength and balance, chair fitness, mobility, flexibility).
Key Responsibilities
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- Responsible for interacting with all guests for events and rentals. Greeting customers and providing a high level of customer service.
- Verify completion of setup, tear down, and cleaning of rental rooms for events, courses, and parties. Ensuring a neat and clean appearance of the facility.
- Being knowledgeable about rentals and programs while answering questions and promoting facility offerings.
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Youth Baseball & Softball Umpires NEEDED for Johnson County Parks & Recreation District (JCPRD). Looking for an exciting and fun way to become involved? Umpiring may just be the perfect way to get involved and make extra.
- Prior experience great but not required.
- Great part-time job for high school, college or anyone who likes being outdoors while earning $$$.
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- The Scenic Carpenters are responsible for the construction and fabrication of all Theatre in the Park scenic elements and are expected to be able to work both independently and with other team members under the supervision of the Scene Shop Foreman and / or the Master Carpenter.
- Utilizing several theatrical construction techniques Carpenters will be building on site in the Scene Shop located backstage at Theatre in the Park.
- Carpenters schedule for the summer is Sunday - Thursday from 7am - 3:45pm with 2 -15min breaks and a 45min lunch.
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Do you have a passion for performing arts and arts education? Join our team as a dynamic Teaching Artist for our Performing Arts summer camps, designed for a diverse range of ages.
- In this role, you'll create and implement engaging lesson plans for theater, dance, or music programs, prepare and organize materials, manage program supplies, assist with administrative tasks as needed, and ensure cleanliness and order in performance spaces.
- We are currently seeking Teaching Artists with a strong music background, music direction experience, and proficient piano skills.
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- Greet patrons and provides customer service by answering emails and phone calls regarding registrations, questions about the facility, and directing the caller to the appropriate person by transfer or message.
- Assist with and support special event set-up/tear-down and general program needs as requested.
- Retain knowledge of district programming and policies.
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JCPRD is seeking an assistant sewing instructor who’s ready to share their passion of sewing with participants!
This position will provide support for our lead instructor on multiple basic level sewing projects for groups who are interested about learning to sew. Assistant instructor will be responsible for helping lead instructor with administering basic sewing lessons, assist students with projects, troubleshooting sewing machines and/or equipment. Offers of employment will be conditional upon passing all appropriate screenings (driver’s license, physical,...
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Essential Duties:
- Maintain constant, attentive surveillance of all swimmers during the youth triathlon team practice.
- Use effective scanning techniques to monitor lanes, walls, and pool activity.
- Identify and respond immediately to...
