CPRP & CPRE Certification Committee - Student Representative

The CPRP & CPRE Certification Committee acts as the oversight committee for the implementation of the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification programs. 

 Purposes of the CPRP and CPRE Certification Committee:

• Provide guidance to the NCB related to the CPRP and CPRE certification programs
• Develop consistent standards for the CPRP and CPRE certification programs based on the national standards for certification
• Oversee the analysis of the CPRP and CPRE certification programs
• Create procedures to assure initial competency of applicants participating in the CPRP and the CPRE program
• Develop strategies to increase the awareness of the CPRP and CPRE certifications
• Ensure CPRP and CPRE testing practices meet the national certification standards
• Promote the certification requirement for jobs in the field

Requirements:

• 1-year term (Conclusion Oct. 2021)
• Non-Voting Member
• Must be a part-time or full-time student pursuing a degree in parks, recreation, conservation, leisure services, or related matters, and is not simultaneously employed full-time as a professional in the field.
• Typically meets 3 times per year for one hour teleconference call, however other meetings and teleconferences may be called as necessary.