Supervisors' Management School Regents

Together, the Supervisors' Management School (SMS) Board of Regents, Oglebay National Training Center, North Carolina State University, and the National Recreation and Park Association provide the highest possible level of practical and academic courses designed to develop management and supervisory skills.  The SMS Board of Regents is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in becoming a Regent leading up to the November 2026 school.

Regent Responsibilities:

• Serve as class instructors
• Prepare all applicable learning materials and instruct courses during the school
• Make recommendations in the development of the school curriculum and activities
• Recruit potential students and promote the school to professional colleagues and organizations
• Participate in selection process of new Regents
  
  

Qualifications:

• Five years of recent experience presenting educational sessions at the state or national level
• Current member of NRPA
• Minimum of 10 years experience in the Park and Recreation field
• Minimum of 5 years at the Director or Assistant Director Level, or comparable divisional management position
  
  

Commitment:

• Attend the five-day school in Wheeling, WV in November (in-person) of each year, including daily meetings for Board of Regents and school partners
• Attend the two-day mid-year planning meeting (in-person) each spring to plan for the following year’s school
• Serve on various committees of the board (typically virtual meetings) and perform other duties as assigned
• Term is three years -- can be renewed

Service as a SMS Regent may be submitted for Professional Service Experience (PSE) points which can assist in renewal of CPRP or CPRE certifications.

Expenses Covered:
Serving as a Board of Regent is considered a volunteer opportunity and no compensation is provided for work as part of the Board or instructing at the School. However, Regents are reimbursed for most expenses related to on-site participation at the School and other required meetings.

1. Regents will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses to the school and the mid-year planning meeting.
2. Regent’s cost for accommodations and meals at the school will be covered.
3. Regent’s costs for accommodations during the mid-year planning meeting will be covered. Depending on the host site for the mid-year meeting, some meals will be covered.
   
   

Application Process:
The application form is accessed by clicking the large blue “Apply” button above. The application asks several questions including:

• Upload a current resume
• Upload two letters of recommendation
• Upload a one page letter of interest
• Upload speaking evaluations and or teaching ratings (preferred, not required)

All applications are evaluated by the current Board of Regents and its partner organizations to determine possible fit with upcoming Board vacancies and curriculum needs.  New Regent terms begin at the mid-year planning meeting in the spring to prepare for the upcoming year.  All applicants are notified of their application status by November 30. Applications from qualified professionals who were not selected will be included as part of the applicant pool in the following year, if so desired.