The CPRP Exam Committee oversees the development and maintenance of the Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination in cooperation with the professional testing company under contract with NRPA.
Primary responsibilities involve:
- Develop examination questions.
- Modify and improve test questions.
- Assist in updating criteria used as the basis for the exam.
- Advise of any concerns and issues related to the administration of the exam.
- Evaluate reliability and validity of the exam in conjunction with the professional testing agency.
- Manage other duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Five years, full-time experience in the Parks and Recreation field
- Must maintain a current CPRP certification
- Must have maintained a CPRP certification for a minimum of 2 years (1 certification cycle)
- (Preferred) Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field
Commitment:
- Attend a two-day meeting (via Zoom) -- typically in October or November each year
- Attend meetings (via Zoom) during the year to conduct business -- typically no more than one
- Committee members are not to miss more than two meetings during the three-year term
- Term is three years -- can be renewed
Service on the CPRP Exam Committee each year can be submitted for 2 Professional Service Experience (PSE) points which is equivalent to 0.2 CEUs.
*CPRP Renewal for Exam Committee members*Exam Committee members should renew their CPRP certification by earning CEUs and completing the normal renewal process. It is extremely important that Exam Committee members do not let their certification expire. Since Exam Committee members have extra knowledge about the exam, they would have to wait at least two years following the expiration of their exam committee term before they can sit for the exam. Please contact Molly Sullivan, Certification Manager at NRPA, with questions at
msullivan@nrpa.orgAll committee applicants will be updated regarding their application status by June 30.