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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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Core Competencies
- Accountability – Follows-up on and meets commitments, takes ownership for work, and possesses a strong ability to stay focused on individual, department, and County results.
- Communication – Clearly and effectively expresses ideas and thoughts (verbally and in writing); listens actively.
- Customer Focus & Public Relations – Builds positive internal and external customer relationships; is committed to customer satisfaction; assumes responsibility for...
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- Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates part-time concession staff across all district operations to ensure all policies, procedures, and best practices are followed; ensures staff deliver excellent customer service and adhere to proper food handling techniques.
- Establishes and enforces customer service standards; monitors service quality, cleanliness, speed of service; responds to and resolves guest complaints in a timely and professional manner.
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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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- This position is responsible for daily care and administration of children in before and after school enrichment program located within the elementary school setting; screen, hire, train, and develop all staff associated with program; Purchase program supplies, equipment, and food items within budgetary guidelines; Ensure the general health, welfare, and well-being of each child.
- Plan daily lessons and maintain Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements for both staff and children; Schedule and accompany off-site field trips.
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- Preschool Lead 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 as well as some lesson planning.
- Lead teachers need to be active participants with the children enrolled, and effective communicators with parents, children, supervisors and co-workers.
- Teachers will be outdoors daily in all types of weather and temperatures. An enjoyment for nature and outdoors is required.
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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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- Picking up range balls with range cart or by hand.
- Clean, parking, fueling, and locking golf carts.
- Take out trash every night, vacuum club house.
- Clean the courses and clubhouse bathrooms.
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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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Adventures are waiting on you at JCPRD for the Gymnastic Instructor! You will challenge other participants with fun and creativity.
- Currently seeking help for late afternoons, evenings and weekends.
- Work Location: Mill Creek Activity Center, 6518 Vista Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218
- Salary: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour, depending on...
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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 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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- Supervise Roeland Park Sports Dome operations on evenings and weekends.
- Monitor games, practices, and tournaments on 4 Volleyball courts/2 basketball courts.
- Provide excellent customer service, leadership, and supervision of the facility.
- Adheres to and reenforces all JCPRD policies.
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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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Enjoy your summer days outside teaching children about nature, history, and outdoor skills! Our Outdoor Discovery Camps are licensed KDHE school-age programs run by our award-winning Outdoor Education Team of full-time Park Naturalists.
This position leads children ages 6-12 in outdoor and indoor activities including games, stories, crafts, swimming, creek exploration, field trips, kayaking & canoeing, archery, bb guns, hiking, nature and wildlife lessons, etc. May perform other related duties as assigned.
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- This position is responsible for daily care and administration of children enrolled in an outdoor summer camp setting; hire, train, and develop all staff associated with program; ensure the health and safety of the children in the program at all times (including on field trips and at the pool).
- Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
- Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE...
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times (including on field trips and at the pool).
- 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...
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- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times (including on field trips and at the pool).
- 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...
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- Hold a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement
- Provide safe transportation to campers and staff to field trips, pool, and weather locations
- Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times (including on field trips and at the pool).
- Responsible for direct interaction with the...
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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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Enjoy your summer days outside teaching children about nature, history, and outdoor skills! Our Outdoor Discovery Camps are licensed KDHE school-age programs run by our award-winning Outdoor Education Team of full-time Park Naturalists.
This position assists in leading children ages 6-12 in outdoor and indoor activities including games, stories, crafts, swimming, creek exploration, field trips, kayaking & canoeing, archery, bb guns, hiking, nature and wildlife lessons, etc. May perform other related duties as assigned.
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Enjoy your summer days outside teaching children about nature, history, and outdoor skills! Our Outdoor Discovery Camps are licensed KDHE school-age programs run by our award-winning Outdoor Education Team of full-time Park Naturalists.
This position drives the camp school bus to various locations for camp activities as well as leads children ages 6-12 in outdoor and indoor activities including games, stories, crafts, swimming, creek exploration, field trips, kayaking & canoeing, archery, bb guns, hiking, nature and...
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Enjoy your summer days outside teaching children about nature, history, and outdoor skills! Our Outdoor Discovery Camps are licensed KDHE school-age programs run by our award-winning Outdoor Education Team of full-time Park Naturalists.
This position leads children ages 6 -12 in outdoor and indoor activities including games, stories, crafts, swimming, creek exploration, field trips, kayaking & canoeing, archery, bb guns, hiking, nature and wildlife lessons, etc. May perform other related duties as assigned.
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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...
