Top 24 Parks recreation Jobs in Kentucky

Parks Program Services Leader
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Olive Hill, KY
- $18.31 - $27.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Outdoor work
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
3d
Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker (seasonal)
AJ Jolly Park —Alexandria, KY
- $19.80 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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3d
Park Ranger - Parks
City of Paducah —Paducah, KY
- $14 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
Sports Official - Recreation
City of Paducah —Paducah, KY
- $15 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- 16+ years old
- Entry level
Program Coordinator
City of Danville —Danville, KY
- $40,969 - $55,349 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Resort Park Assistant Manager
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Cadiz, KY
- $4,356.96 - $6,535.44 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Operations Team Member - Elizabethtown Sports Park
The Sports Facilities Companies —Elizabethtown, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Computer skills
- Flexible schedule
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Park Facilities/Ground Maintenance Worker II
Franklin Simpson Parks and Recreation —Franklin, KY
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- Health insurance
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7d
State Park Ranger I
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Kentucky
- $2,976.04 - $4,464.04 a month
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Operations Team Lead - Elizabethtown Sports Park
The Sports Facilities Companies —Elizabethtown, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to sit for extended periods
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State Park Ranger I (Interim)
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Kentucky
- $18.31 - $27.47 an hour
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Parks & Recreation - Part-Time
City of Danville —Danville, KY
- $20 - $30 per game
- Part-time
- Front desk
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
Quick Apply
Director Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission
Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission —Stanton, KY
- $40,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Computer literacy
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
Quick Apply
Grounds and Facilities Team Member - Paducah Sports Park
The Sports Facilities Companies —Paducah, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
Parks & Recreation - Seasonal Maintenance
City of Danville —Danville, KY
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
7d
Facility Maintenance Team Member - Elizabethtown Sports Park
The Sports Facilities Companies —Elizabethtown, KY
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
Quick Apply
Water Distribution Operator
City of Danville —Danville, KY
- $32,999 - $71,091 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy equipment operation
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Retail Team Member - Elizabethtown Sports Park
The Sports Facilities Companies —Elizabethtown, KY
- $10 - $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Data entry
- 16+ years old
Quick Apply
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Eustis —Public, KY
- $19.86 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Program Leader
Boone County Fiscal Court —Burlington, KY
- Children
- Entry level
Quick Apply

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Parks Program Services Leader

Commonwealth of Kentucky -
Olive Hill, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.31 - $27.47 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in geography
Biology
Archaeology
Trail building
History
Bachelor's degree in physical education
Trail maintenance
Geology
Geography
Outdoor work experience
Program development
Incident report management
Advertising material design projects
Brochures
Press releases
Bachelor's degree in archaeology
Cultural Studies
Bachelor's degree in sociology
Sociology
Bachelor's degree in anthropology
Environmental education
Bachelor's degree in biology
Park infrastructure maintenance
Bachelor's degree in history
Art History
Bachelor's degree
Special events experience
Physical Education
Cleaning and sanitation inspections
Bachelor's degree in art history

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Parks Program Services Leader
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$18.31 - $27.47 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
344 Caveland Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164 USA
Description
Do you enjoy the outdoors, working with the public, and sharing Kentucky’s natural and cultural history? Carter Caves State Resort Park is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our recreation team as a full-time Parks Program Services Leader.

This position helps develop, organize, conduct, and promote recreational and interpretive programs for park visitors.

Primary responsibilities include:
Assisting with recreational programs and special events
Developing new activities and experiences for park guests
Conducting programs highlighting the park’s natural, cultural, and recreational features
Inspecting recreational facilities and equipment for cleanliness and safety
Assisting with hiking trail inspections and maintenance
Creating promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, and press releases
Maintaining program, entertainment, and incident reports
Assisting with interpretive displays and exhibits
Providing guidance to seasonal recreation employees
Interacting regularly with visitors and program participants
We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:
Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
Overtime or compensatory time
Affordable health, dental and vision insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
Life insurance
Retirement
Wellness Incentives Program
Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and family
Training and career development opportunities
Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
If you are passionate about the outdoors, enjoy creating memorable visitor experiences, and want to help share everything Carter Caves has to offer, we encourage you to apply!
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, outdoor recreation, park resource interpretation, physical education, history, environmental education, biology, forestry, botany, zoology, anthropology, archaeology, area studies, cultural studies, art history, geography, parks and recreation management or administration, sociology, paleoanthropology or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Related experience as a park naturalist, park interpreter, environmental educator, conservation educator, or in planned outdoor recreation or physical education, recreation, park resource interpretation, history, environmental education, biology, forestry, botany, zoology, anthropology, archaeology, area studies, cultural studies, art history, geography, parks and recreation management or administration, sociology, paleoanthropology or a closely related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed outdoors at an assigned state park. Extensive contact with the public is required. May have to traverse steep slopes when inspecting, building, and repairing trails.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Paul Tierney at [email protected] or 606-286-4411.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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parks recreation jobs in kentucky

Parks Program Services Leader

Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker (seasonal)

Park Ranger - Parks

Sports Official - Recreation

Program Coordinator

Resort Park Assistant Manager

Operations Team Member - Elizabethtown Sports Park

Park Facilities/Ground Maintenance Worker II

State Park Ranger I

Operations Team Lead - Elizabethtown Sports Park

State Park Ranger I (Interim)

Parks & Recreation - Part-Time

Director Stanton Tourism and Convention Commission

Grounds and Facilities Team Member - Paducah Sports Park

Parks & Recreation - Seasonal Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Team Member - Elizabethtown Sports Park

Water Distribution Operator

Retail Team Member - Elizabethtown Sports Park

Heavy Equipment Operator

Program Leader

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