National Certification Board - Student Member 2022

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The National Certification Board (NCB) governs the NRPA professional and occupational certification programs in accordance with the mission and values of the Association:

• CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional
• CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive
• AFO - Aquatic Facility Operator
• CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector

The NCB supports the achievement of the NRPA mission and is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the profession of parks and recreation by providing premier certifications in the industry.

Primary responsibilities of the NCB include:

• This one-year student position is a non-voting, advisory member of the National Certification Board.
• Act as the national oversight body for the administration and supervision of national certification programs for recreation, park resources, leisure services, and other related park and recreation personnel.
• Develop and ensure consistency of national standards for certification.
• Oversee the ongoing analysis and research related to certification.
• Create policy that will assure the initial competency of applicants and continued development of knowledge and skills by certified personnel.
• Provide national recognition to certified personnel.

Qualifications:

• Be a full or part-time student studying park and recreation (or related major)
• Eligible students should not be simultaneously employed as a full-time parks and recreation professional.  Part-time employment is acceptable and helpful.

Commitment:

• Attend an in-person meeting during the NRPA Annual Conference (virtual option is available)
• Attend (typically three) other meetings (via Zoom) during the year to conduct business
• Term is one year

Please contact Molly Sullivan, Certification Manager at NRPA, with questions at msullivan@nrpa.org
All committee applicants will be updated regarding their application status by June 30.