Animal Care

Animal Care, Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center – Info at 417-833-3291

• Care for equine herd, feeding, cleaning stalls and barns.
• Assist in monitoring health, preventative health measures, and reporting health concerns.
• Construct and repair livestock facilities, as needed.
• Assisting with rentals and special events.
• Previous horse experience preferred.
• Hours vary, avg. 28 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

 Riding Instructors, Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center – Info at 417-833-3291

• Provide safe and high quality instruction for equine activities to participants of all ages.
• Assist with other facility or daily equine maintenance duties, including participant assessments, providing lessons and lesson plans, equine suitability, health assessments and/or care.
• Create a nurturing, positive and professional environment while following strict safety protocols and providing the highest caliber of service.
• Previous riding instructor experience required.
• Avg. 40 hrs./week, May-Aug. weekdays. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Aquatics & Lifeguards

Lifeguards – Info at 417-891-1616

• Ensure guest safety through pool surveillance, accident prevention and emergency response.
• Provide excellent guest service, basic facility cleaning and various opening and closing procedures.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required. Register online at ParkBoard.org/Aquatics.
• Avg. 25-40 hrs./week, including weekends and some evenings.
• Must be 15 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Swim Instructors – Info at 417-891-1616

• Teach private and group swim lessons for all ages and skill levels.
• Year-round and seasonal opportunities are available.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required. Certification courses are available through the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Register online at ParkBoard.org/Aquatics
• Up to 30 hrs./week, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Swim Team Coaches – Info at 417-891-1616

• Coach and develop competitive swim strokes for swimmers ages 5-18 yrs.
• Year-round and seasonal opportunities available.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required. Certification courses are available through the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Register online at ParkBoard.org/Aquatics.
• Avg. 15 hrs./week, including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

Camps & Childcare

Family Centers Childcare – Info at 417-891-1616 (Chesterfield,) 417-891-1500 (Dan Kinney) or 417-837-5900 (Doling).

• Supervise and provide an engaging experience for children ages 3 months-8 yrs., with an emphasis on safety and friendliness.
• Up to 28 hrs./week, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

Youth Summer Camp at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park – Info at 417-874-2920

• Lead indoor and outdoor activities, lessons, crafts, games, animal interactions, cow train rides, pony rides and more.
• Supervise summer camp participants while presenting an overall professional image.
• Experience with horses preferred.
• May-August, weekdays, up to 28 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

Youth Before- and After-Care at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park – Info at 417-874-2920

• Lead before- and after-camp care program by facilitating activities and supervising participants, while presenting an overall professional image.
• Summer weekdays, up to 28 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

SPARC Youth Summer Day Camps – Info at 417-837-5737

• Lead or direct recreation programs, outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, art days and more.
• Will be responsible for facilitating activities while supervising small groups of participants.
• Will work on a collaborative team dedicated to providing a valuable, enriching experience for youth.
• Weekdays only, 28-40 hrs./week, May-August.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

SPARC Youth Before- and After-School Programs – Info at 417-837-5737

• Supervise small groups of participants while facilitating recreational and enrichment activities, including homework assistance.
• Work on a collaborative team dedicated to providing a valuable, enriching experience for youth.
• Weekdays, avg. 20 hrs./week, June-July.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

SPARC Youth Program Inclusion – Info at 417-837-5737

• SPARC is dedicated to providing a valuable experience to all participants, regardless of ability.
• Responsible for adapting activities, maintaining a safe environment and providing individualized assistance to ensure a positive experience.
• Weekdays, avg. 28-40 hrs./week. May-Aug.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Customer Service & Front Desk

Botanical Center Front Desk Support – Info at 417-891-1515

• Provide excellent customer service, including front desk, schedule and set-up rentals, answer phones, program registration, sell memberships and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Assist with gift shop, including inventory, stocking and organizing. Light upkeep of the facility, as needed.
• Up to 28 hrs./week, some evenings and weekends.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Cooper Tennis Complex Front Desk Support – Info at 417-837-5800

• Provide excellent customer service, including front desk, schedule and set-up rentals, answer phones, program registration, sell memberships and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Assist with Pro Shop sales including inventory, stocking and organizing. Light upkeep of the facility, as needed.
• Up to 28 hrs./week, evenings and weekends.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Family Center Front Desk Support – Info at 417-891-1616 (Chesterfield,) 417-891-1500 (Dan Kinney) or 417-837-5900 (Doling).

• Provide excellent customer service to members and guests at Doling, Chesterfield or Dan Kinney family centers, including front desk, schedule and set-up rentals, answer phones, program registration, process memberships, and utilize a web-based point-of-sale system.
• Light facility upkeep, as needed.
• Flexible hours and shifts, up to 28 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Jordan Valley Ice Park Front Desk Support – Info at 417-866-7444

• Provide excellent customer service, including front desk, answer phones, explain Ice Park programs, sell passes and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Light upkeep of the facility.
• Flexible hours and shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Avg. 10-20 hrs./week. Must be 16 yrs. or older.

Jordan Valley Ice Park Pro Shop Support – Info at 417-866-7444

• Provide excellent customer service, including answer phones, sell skates and equipment, sharpen and repair skates and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Light facility upkeep.
• Flexible hours and shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Avg. 10-20 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Lake Springfield Boathouse Front Desk Support – Info at 417-891-1550

• Provide excellent customer service, including front desk, schedule and set-up room rentals and special events, assist with kayaks/canoes/paddleboard rentals, answer phones and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Assist with gift shop sales including inventory, merchandising, stocking and organizing.
• Light upkeep of the facility, as needed.
• Hours vary, including evenings and weekends.
• Avg. 35 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Northview Center Front Desk Support – Info at 417-837-5808

• Provide excellent customer service, including front desk, answer phones and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Light facility upkeep, as needed. May include Doling Museum.
• Hours vary, including evenings and weekends.
• Up to 28 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification preferred.

Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park Gift Shop Support – Info at 417-837-5949

• Provide excellent customer service, including front desk, schedule and set-up rentals, answer phones, program registration and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Assist with gift shop sales, inventory, stocking and organizing.
• Light facility upkeep, as needed.
• Daytime hours. Up to 28 hrs./week. Must be 16 yrs. or older.

SPARC Office Front Desk Support – Info at 417-837-5737

• Provide excellent customer service, complete data entry, answer phones, file office paperwork, program registration, money transactions, inventory office supplies, make copies.
• Weekdays, hours vary. Avg. 20-25 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Springfield Skate Park Front Desk Support – Info at 417-868-8758

• Provide excellent customer service, including front desk, schedule and set-up rentals, answer phones, program registration and utilize a point-of-sale system.
• Assist with Pro Shop sales including inventory, merchandising, stocking and organizing.
• Assist with light facility upkeep, as needed.
• Knowledge of skateboarding or BMX biking preferred.
• Hours vary, evenings and weekends. Up to 28 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

Cashiers & Concessions

Concessions Clerk – Info at 417-874-1203

• Operate a cash register to collect payment for concession sales at a variety of park facilities and special events.
• Other duties include food preparation, product ordering, inventory, and customer service.
• Flexible schedule. Hours vary, including evenings and weekends, avg. 15-28 hrs./week.
• Will hire ages 14-15 and older. Numerous positions available.

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Cashier – Info at 417-891-1515

• Operate a cash register to collect admission fees and sell photo permits, small gifts and concessions.
• Interacting with tourists from around the country and world is common. Being familiar with the plants, the garden and upcoming events is preferred.
• Up to 28 hrs./week, evenings and weekends.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Pool Cashiers – Info at 417-891-1616

• Operate a cash register to collect admission fees at outdoor pool locations.
• Hours vary, avg. 20-40 hrs./week, including evenings and weekends. Will hire ages 14-15 and older.

Sport Complex Cashiers – Info at 417-837-5817

• Operate a cash register to collect admission fees for youth and adult baseball/softball leagues and tournaments at various ball fields.
• Up to 30 hrs./week, evenings and weekends.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Drivers

Concessions, Refrigerated Box Truck Operation – Info at 417-874-1203

• Responsible for transportation of food, beverage, and supplies to a variety of park facilities and special events.
• May include concession stand operations, product ordering and inventory.
• Hours vary, avg. 28 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.
• Requires a valid Class E driver license.

SPARC, School Bus Operation – Info at 417-837-5737

• Operate a 71-passenger school bus. Requires a Class B Commercial driver license.
• Provide transportation for elementary and middle school-aged youth during SPARC summer day camp.
• May include light cleaning and assisting with camp operations such as snacks and refreshments.
• Avg. 28-40 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Springfield Botanical Gardens, Tram Operation – Info at 417-891-1515

• Provide an excellent guest experience by driving a 20-passenger tram and trailer and giving guided tours through the gardens.
• Assist patrons on and off the tram, as needed. Light preventative maintenance and upkeep of the tram is required.
• Weekends and some evenings. Up to 28 hrs. per week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Parks & Facility Maintenance

Custodian – Info at 417-864-1049

• Clean and maintain assigned facilities.
• Hours vary, night shifts may be available.
• Avg. 28-40 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

General Construction – Info at 417-864-1051

• Assist in construction and maintenance of Park facilities throughout the system.
• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment as needed.
• Hours vary, avg. 28-40 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.

General Labor – Info at 417-881-2763

• Pick up trash, clean restrooms and other park maintenance duties.
• Hours vary, avg. 28 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.
• Positions available at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park and Lake Springfield Park.

Grounds Maintenance – Info at 417-864-1051

• Landscape, plant, propagate and maintain shrubs, flowers and trees in parks.
• Mow, weed, and edge with various equipment; may include tree care equipment.
• Pick up trash, clean restrooms, and other basic park maintenance as needed.
• Hours vary, avg. 28-40 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.

Pool Maintenance – Info at 417-864-1051

• Clean bathhouses and vacuum pools at various outdoor pools.
• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of pool locations.
• Hours vary, avg. 28-40 hrs./week, May-Aug.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.

Turf and Ball Field Maintenance – Info at 417-864-1051

• Mow, weed-eat, maintain and prepare sports fields at various athletic complexes.
• Hours vary, avg. 28-40 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.

Special Events

Springfield Lasers World TeamTennis Season Support  – Info at 417-837-5800

• Opportunities include: Parking Lead, VIP/GA Parking, Ticket Booth, Greeter/Gate Staff, Usher, Merchandise Staff, VIP Room Staff, Scoring Staff, On-Court Staff.
• Knowledge of tennis preferred but not required.
• Hours vary, including evenings in July. Avg. 30 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Harvest Fest Support  – Info at 417-837-5949

• Opportunities include: Parking Attendant, Ticket Taker, Cashiers, Custodial, Haunted Trail.
• Some positions require a valid driver license; customer service experience desired.
• Weekend evenings, Sept.-Oct. Up to 28 hrs./week.
• Must be 14 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Sports & Recreation

Ball Complexes: Site Director – Info at 417-837-5817

• Oversee youth and adult baseball, softball, flag football, soccer, basketball, and/or volleyball leagues.
• May oversee gym activities, as assigned.
• Weeknights and weekends, up to 35 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

SPARC Youth Sport Leagues: Gym Monitor – Info at 417-837-5737

• Monitor gym and school facilities during basketball and volleyball practices for SPARC sport leagues.
• Weeknights, up to 12 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

SPARC Youth Sport Leagues: Site Director – Info at 417-837-5737

• Oversee youth soccer, basketball and/or volleyball leagues.
• May oversee gym activities, as assigned.
• Weekends and some weeknights, avg. 10 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

SPARC Youth Sport Leagues: Referee/Umpire – Info at 417-837-5737

• Assist with basketball, soccer and volleyball leagues.
• Weekends and some weeknights, avg. 10 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Accessible Recreation Program Support – Info at 417-837-5808

• Work with individuals with disabilities, assisting with recreation programs and special events.
• Weekdays, some evenings, up to 20 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification preferred.

Accessible Recreation Bus Monitor – Info at 417-837-5808

• Supervise and ensure safety of individuals with disabilities while riding the bus, and assist with recreation programs.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification preferred.

Archery Program Support – Info at 417-874-2910

• Lead and assist with Archery programs.
• Ensure safety, maintain equipment, assist participants and utilize point-of-sale system.
• Previous archery experience preferred.
• Hours vary, some weekends. Up to 25 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Family Center Monitors  – Info at 417-891-1616 (Chesterfield,) 417-891-1500 (Dan Kinney) or 417-837-5900 (Doling).

• Monitor activities in fitness and gymnasium areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Provide excellent customer service to members and guests.
• Up to 25 hrs./week, includes evenings and weekends.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Outdoor Initiatives Program Support – Info at 417-833-8647

• Lead and assist with outdoor recreation programs; may include kayaking, canoeing, hiking, backpacking and cave tours.
• Some evenings and weekends required, 5-10 hrs./week.
• Must be 21 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.

Senior Program Support – Info at 417-837-5808

• Assist with recreation programs and events for seniors (55+).
• Weekdays, some evenings, 15 hrs./week.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older and possess a valid driver license.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification preferred.

Skate Guards at Jordan Valley Ice Park – Info at 417-866-7444

• Pass out rental skates to guests, as well as monitor public skating sessions on-and-off ice.
• Must be able to ice skate.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings, 10-20 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older. Numerous positions available.

Tennis Program Support  – Info at 417-837-5800

• Assist on court with certified instructors in the youth tennis programs.
• Tennis teaching certification preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of tennis required.
• Evenings and weekends, avg. 15 hrs./week.
• Must be 16 yrs. or older.

Golf Courses

For more info about these positions at each course:

• Rivercut Golf Course 417-891-1645
• Horton Smith Golf Course 417-891-1639
• Bill and Payne Stewart Golf Course or
• Betty Allison at Oscar Blom 417-833-9962

Golf Course Landscape and Gardening 

• Maintain landscape areas, including planting, mulching, weed maintenance, pruning, propagation and landscape design.
• Hours vary, avg. 28-40 hrs./week. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Golf Course Maintenance

• Operate weed eaters, blowers, mowers, bunker rakes, and hand tools, including hand-watering.
• Must work outside and with flexible schedules including weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
• Hours vary, avg. 28-40 hrs./week.
• Numerous positions available. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Pro Shops and Clubhouse

• Provide excellent customer service: Golf Carts and Range, Pro Shop, Food and Beverage Service and Course Monitor.
• Positions include cashiers, starters, rangers and outside daily duties.
• Hours vary, avg. 28-40 hrs./week. Must be available weekends. Must be 16 yrs. or older.