Community Recreation Specialist - Ice Park

Community Recreation Specialist - Ice Park

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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.

• 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!

This assignment will need to have a flexible schedule in order to provide facility coverage. Leadership is flexible and willing to consider shift assignment changes as needed.

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 MSU Ice Bears, Drury Panthers, the Springfield Youth Hockey Association, and the Jordan Valley Figure Skating Club.

• Generous paid leave
• Paid pension retirement
• Paid health insurance
• and MUCH MORE!
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• Requires two years of college with an emphasis in Recreation, Physical Education, Park Administration, Outdoor Education, Childhood Development, Education or closely related area.

• Two years of work experience assisting with organizing and conducting recreational activities.

• Education/experience related to current vacancy.

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

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 online 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.

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