Manager of Recreation (Outdoor Athletics)

Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Recreation Division location at 4600 E 63rd St.
Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 04, 2026


Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates daily operations of municipal outdoor athletic facilities including athletic fields, diamonds, multipurpose fields, outdoor courts, and sports complexes.
• Oversees scheduling, permitting, and allocation of fields and facilities for leagues, tournaments, practices, camps, and special events.
• Collaborates with maintenance and grounds staff to ensure proper field preparation, turf management, lighting, irrigation systems, cleanliness, and safety compliance.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements comprehensive youth and adult athletic leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, and special sporting events based on identified community needs.
• Provides oversight and coordination of select indoor recreation programming and facility operations as assigned, ensuring alignment with departmental goals, efficient use of resources, and consistency with outdoor athletics programming and service delivery.
• Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the work of recreation personnel, league coordinators, athletic supervisors, and seasonal staff.
• Participates in the selection, training, placement, promotion, safety oversight, appraisal, and discipline of assigned personnel.
• Develops and distributes staff schedules to support league play, tournaments, and large-scale athletic events.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating budgets for outdoor athletics operations.
• Establishes and monitors cost recovery goals in alignment with departmental policy.
• Maintains participation statistics and facility usage data to support long-range planning and capital improvement recommendations.
• Prepares revenue and expenditure reports; establishes fees and charges to meet revenue targets while ensuring equitable access.
• Oversees contractual agreements with athletic associations, vendors, tournament operators, and partner organizations; ensures compliance with legal and departmental requirements.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure consistent operations, customer service, and equitable access to outdoor athletic facilities.
• Conducts and coordinates periodic safety inspections of fields, athletic equipment, bleachers, scoreboards, lighting systems, and related infrastructure.
• Serves as liaison to athletic associations, community groups, governing bodies, and regional sports organizations.
• Assists with long-range planning for capital improvements, field renovations, and athletic complex development.
• Provides public communication, presentations, and executive summaries regarding outdoor athletics initiatives.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Physical Education, Exercise Sports Science, Sports Management, Fine Arts, or Wildlife Education and three (3) years of experience overseeing or coordinating community recreational programs and/or facilities; OR High school graduation and seven (7) years of experience in recreation management, community programming, sports management, wildlife management, art programming, or therapeutic recreation including three (3) years of managing/overseeing recreational programs. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City.


Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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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).

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