CPRP/CPRE Job Analysis Task Force

NRPA is looking for aquatic facility operator professionals to assist in Preparing the Profession for the Future. In conjunction with PSI Services LLC., NRPA will be conducting a Job Analysis for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) programs. This analysis will review the current CPRP/CPRE core competencies and identify changes needed to shape the CPRP and CPRE programs for the next 5 years.

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time experience in parks and recreation or related area
• There is no certification requirement

Commitment

• Attend one 8-hour meeting and two 4-hour meetings in late March or early April 2026
• Attend one 8-hour follow-up meeting in July or August 2026
• All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom (or similar platform)

Service on the CPRP/CPRE Job Analysis Task Force can be submitted for 2 Professional Service Experience (PSE) points which is equivalent to 0.2 CEUs. Please contact Amanda Seymour, Certification Manager at NRPA, with questions at aseymour@nrpa.org