Josh Smith
PROS Academy

Professional Experience
Josh Smith is a parks and recreation professional with extensive experience in sports complex operations, facility development, sports tourism, and public-sector management. As the Assistant Director of the Youngsville Sports Complex in Youngsville, Louisiana, for nearly 10 years, Josh plays a key role in overseeing one of the region’s premier sports and recreation destinations, supporting major tournaments, special events, facility expansions, and the development of new sports and entertainment venues. With a passion for parks and recreation and a hands-on approach to project development and operational management, Josh brings valuable real-world insight to PROS in facility planning, sports tourism, event operations, and recreation management.

In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, coaching youth sports, playing golf, and being outdoors.