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
Essential Duties:
- Provide individualized nutrition assessments and guidance to participants.
- Develop meal plans and dietary recommendations tailored to diverse populations.
- Offer educational workshops and presentations on healthy eating and nutrition.
- Collaborate with Community Center staff to integrate nutrition programming.
- Maintain accurate records of client consultations and follow-up recommendations.
- Stay current on trends and best practices in nutrition and dietetics.
- Assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
- Must have current CPR Certification.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, wellness, and dietary planning.
- Criminal History Background Check required.
- Employees are responsible for tracking attendance, starting/ending sessions/classes on time and turning in paperwork in a timely manner.
- Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with older adults, confident managing multiple participants at a time, and the ability to create a fun environment.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.
Skills Required
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
- Current CPR Certification
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, wellness, and dietary planning
- Criminal history background check
- Ability to track attendance, begin and end sessions on time, and submit paperwork promptly
- Ability to work independently and show initiative without supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with older adults
- Ability to manage multiple participants simultaneously
- Ability to create a fun environment
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.
