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Community Recreation Specialist - Ice Park
2026-01-05 City of Springfield, MO Springfield,MO
Description:
About theIce Park:Brightspeed Ice Park is located in downtown Springfield and features two indoor NHL-size ice rinks for public skating, figure skating and hockey. Recreational and competitive ice sports can be found at the Ice Park.
The Ice Park is home to the , the , and the
Benefits include:
Experience, Education, and Training
OR
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. 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. 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:
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.
02
Do you have at least 60 college credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university with an emphasis in Recreation, Physical Education, Park Administration, Outdoor Education or closely related area?
03
Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.
04
How many years of experience do you have assisting with organizing and conducting recreational activities?
05
Please describe your experience assisting with marketing, organizing, and conducting recreational activities. Please be specific and include youth programming experience.
06
Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as they relate to this job.
07
This position requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekends due to programing and special events. Would you be willing to work this type of schedule?
Required Question
Salary : $37,356.80 - $50,273.60 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 122225
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Closing Date: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Do you have a passion for Ice Skating/Hockey and working with kids? Look no further, this job's for you! We are looking for a Community Recreation Specialist at the Brightspeed Ice Park.
What you'll do:
- Act as a site supervisor during operating hours.
- Serve guests through top-notch customer service.
- Provide guidance, training, onboarding, and leadership to part-time staff.
- Assist with organizing and facilitating Ice Park programs and events. This assignment will work with a variety of youth and adult ice sports programs.
- Demonstrated experience in a customer service role.
- Experience working within computer systems such as program registration and point-of-sale systems.
- A desire to work with and around a diverse group of athletes, co-workers, and guests.
- Experience working within an Ice Park facility is not required.
- Teamwork: our Ice Park team is collaborative, flexible and supportive.
- Impact: This role makes a difference every day by providing fun and memorable programs and experiences for the Springfield community.
- Benefits: pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
About theIce Park:Brightspeed Ice Park is located in downtown Springfield and features two indoor NHL-size ice rinks for public skating, figure skating and hockey. Recreational and competitive ice sports can be found at the Ice Park.
The Ice Park is home to the , the , and the
Benefits include:
- Generous paid leave
- Paid pension retirement
- Paid health insurance
- and MUCH MORE!
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Experience, Education, and Training
- Requires two years of college with an emphasis in Recreation, Physical Education, Park Administration, Outdoor Education, Childhood Development, Education or closely related area;
OR
- Two years of work experience assisting with organizing and conducting recreational activities.
- Education/experience related to current vacancy.
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. 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. 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:
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
Do you have at least 60 college credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university with an emphasis in Recreation, Physical Education, Park Administration, Outdoor Education or closely related area?
- Yes
- No
03
Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.
04
How many years of experience do you have assisting with organizing and conducting recreational activities?
- Less than two years
- 2 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-9 years
- 10+ years
05
Please describe your experience assisting with marketing, organizing, and conducting recreational activities. Please be specific and include youth programming experience.
06
Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as they relate to this job.
07
This position requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekends due to programing and special events. Would you be willing to work this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
Required Question