Top 99 Park Jobs in Oklahoma

Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Norman, OK —Norman, OK
- $106,214 - $152,854 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
State Capitol Parks Administrator
The State of Oklahoma —Oklahoma County, OK
- Up to $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
8d
Unit Operations Supervisor (Recreation Supervisor) - City
The City of Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- $35.81 - $54.80 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
12d
Unit Operations Supervisor (Recreation Supervisor) - City
City of Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- $516 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
12d
Customer Service Representative - Lake Thunderbird State Park
The State of Oklahoma —Cleveland County, OK
- $15.00 - $15.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Merchandising
- Driver's License
7d
Park Lead
Urban Air Adventure Parks —Tulsa, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
Park Safety Ambassador
Scissortail Park Foundation —Oklahoma City, OK
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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PARKS UTILITY WORKER I - GENERAL SITES
City of Tulsa —Tulsa, OK
- CDL A
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Park Manager
Kids Empire Oklahoma LLC —Broken Arrow, OK
- $58,656 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Little Sahara State Park
The State of Oklahoma —Woods County, OK
- $19.81 - $21.78 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Outdoor Trail Guide (SXS guide)
America's Outdoor Adventure Park —Jay, OK
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Child Watch Attendant, Mitch Park & Rankin YMCAs
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Edmond, OK
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- First Aid Certification
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Water Exercise Instructor, Earlywine Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- $15 - $21 an hour
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Personal Trainer, Earlywine Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- From $15 an hour
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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Lifeguard, Earlywine Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- $11.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Basic math
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Lifeguard, Mitch Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Edmond, OK
- From $12 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Basic math
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Group Exercise Instructor, Earlywine Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
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Swim Instructor, Earlywine Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- From $11.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- No experience needed
- First Aid Certification
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Sports Official, Earlywine Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Oklahoma City, OK
- From $10 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- BLS Certification
Quick Apply
Group Exercise Instructor, Mitch Park YMCA
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City —Edmond, OK
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Quick Apply

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Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation

City of Norman, OK -
Norman, OK

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Job Details

Full-time
$106,214 - $152,854 a year

Qualifications

Customer communication
Staff supervision
Team supervision
Financial analysis
Customer inquiry handling
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Managing projects
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Salary: $106,214 - $152,854 (DOQ)

Job Type: Full Time (Exempt)

Shift : 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or as required

Recruitment Period: Open Until Filled

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks & recreation administration, including supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record. CPRP or CPRE certification preferred.

Knowledge: Knowledge of municipal parks and recreation operations, best practices, and trends. Strong leadership, team-building, and staff development skills. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, public presentations). Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a dynamic environment. Skills in budgeting, data analysis, and performance management. Ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally; Skilled in strategic planning, organizational development, and employee performance management.

Skills: Skilled in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing work; supervising, motivating, and evaluating staff to obtain effective results and meet established time frames. Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership to subordinates, maintain a variety of internal and external contacts, and work cooperatively with superior and subordinate staff. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment in complex operational, personnel, and financial matters.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Assistant Parks and Recreation Director oversees professional, skilled, maintenance, and administrative staff while supporting the Director in managing all departmental operations, programs, and services. The role provides leadership across multiple divisions, ensuring alignment with City policies, service standards, and organizational goals. It guides the development and execution of departmental initiatives, performance measures, and strategic priorities, and serves as acting Director when needed.

Department Leadership & Administration: Assist the Director in long‑range planning, policy development, budgeting, and department‑wide initiatives. Manage daily departmental operations in recreation, parks maintenance, aquatics, athletics, events, and other functional areas. Coordinate with division supervisors to establish goals, monitor performance, and ensure program effectiveness. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement throughout the department. Serve as Acting Director in the Director’s absence.

Staff Supervision & Development: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned division managers and staff; establish performance expectations, promote professional development and support succession planning. Lead cross-functional team and collaborate with City departments to accomplish strategic initiatives and operational priorities. Promote a positive, inclusive work environment aligned with City values.

Project & Program Oversight: Oversee implementation of capital projects, facility improvements, grant‑funded initiatives, and special projects. Support the development and evaluation of recreation programs, community events, and service offerings. Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and federal/state/local regulations.

Budget & Resource Management: Assist in developing, administering, and monitoring the department’s operating and capital budgets while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources. Monitor expenditures and financial performance across divisions. Identify grant opportunities and support grant applications, tracking, and reporting.

Community Engagement & Partnerships: Represent the department at public meetings, community events, advisory boards, and stakeholder gatherings. Build and maintain partnerships with schools, nonprofits, athletic associations, and community groups. Respond to citizen inquiries, complaints, and suggestions with professionalism and solutions-oriented communication. Develop collaborative partnerships that enhance recreational opportunities and improve quality of life for the community.

Operational Excellence: Support development and implementation of policies, procedures, and service standards. Oversee procurement processes, contract administration, vendor performance, and compliance with City purchasing policies. Lead or support emergency response operations, weather-related activations, or special incident management as assigned.

Examples of Other Major Responsibilities: Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with other City departments and general public contacted in the course of work. Supervises the preparation of or prepares reports, papers, and other documents appropriate to the department; maintains and updates records and manuals. Keeps Director and City Managers informed of division's activities and problems; provides technical advice to Director in area of expertise. Presents exhibits and recommendations to various committees, commissions, and groups; examples include City Council, City Council Committees, Park Board, Park Board Committees, and civic groups. Represents the City at meetings and through correspondence with county, state, and federal agencies. Supervises and monitors in-house and contracted capital project installations. Regularly responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned, controlled, or leased by the parks department. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications. Performs other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office environment combined with routine field visits to parks, facilities, and project sites. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work are required for meetings and special events. Must be available to respond after normal business hours for emergencies, weather events, community incidents, and other departmental operational needs.

Mental and Physical Abilities: Ability to maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate delivery of services critically, respond to deficiencies by identifying and implementing appropriate corrective actions, develop and administer sound policies, procedures and budgets, and oversee the work of others. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when preparing and reading reports, preparing budgets, or investigating citizen complaints; perform routing office work and conduct field inspections at parks, facilities, construction sites, and recreational events, including walking over uneven terrain. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, and lifting and carrying light objects approximately (5-10%) of work time.

Additional Information: Selected applicant must pass a background investigation and drug screen.

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