Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.
When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.
Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!
Job Description
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 available: 7:00- 9:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. or 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Candidates available for even one day a week are encouraged to apply.
- Applicant may request to sub for programs in one or all school districts served (De Soto, Gardner, Shawnee Mission, Olathe).
- Substitutes are responsible for leading games, sports and arts, and for ensuring the safety and well-being of participants.
- Substitutes must actively supervise children and be effective communicators with parents, children, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Salary: $16.00 per hour.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
Job Requirements- High School graduate with previous experience working with school age children.
- Minimum age is 18 years and older.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
Skills Required
- High school graduation
- Previous experience working with school-age children
- At least 18 years of age
- Reference and background screening
What We Do
Johnson County Park & Recreation District is a public parks and recreation organization serving Johnson County, Kansas. Established by state statute, it manages more than 10,000 acres, developed parks, trails, sports and recreation complexes, golf courses, cultural and environmental facilities, and educational sites. It also delivers thousands of fee-supported recreational, cultural, environmental, and outdoor-education programs each year for residents and visitors.
