Top 15 Parks recreation Jobs in Nashville, Tn

PARK RANGER 1 - 06232026-78556
Tennessee State Government —Nashville, TN
- $54,744 - $81,900 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Driver's License
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Recreation Attendant (Park Monitor)
The Adventure Park —Nashville, TN
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Marketing
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
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GROUNDSKEEPER - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/PARKS (SEASONAL POSITION)
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
Property and Casualty Claims Manager
Safety Engineering Consultants —Hendersonville, TN
- $105,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Croquet Cafe General Manager - Centennial Park
Croquet Cafe —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sales
- Fast casual restaurant
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
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CART PERSON - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/GOLF COURSE (SEASONAL POSITION)
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
FRONT DESK CLERK - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
CUSTODIAN - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- 16+ years old
- Entry level
TICKET CLERK/CONCESSION WORKER-PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
PROGRAM ASSISTANT - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)
City of Gallatin —Gallatin, TN
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
Park Police Trainee
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $65,097 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Military
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Adventure & Sports Instructor
Discovery Land Company —Nashville, TN
- From $17.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Smyrna - Housekeeper
Aimbridge Hospitality —Smyrna, TN
- Full-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Park Police 2-Lateral
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $74,464 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Building Maintenance - Maintenance Tech II
The City of La Vergne, La Vergne, Tennessee —La Vergne, TN
- From $20.84 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
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PARK RANGER 1 - 06232026-78556

Tennessee State Government -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$54,744 - $81,900 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

06/23/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

07/06/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$4,562.00 - $5,694.00

Salary (Annually)

$54,744.00 - $68,328.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Hermitage, TN

Department

Environment and Conservation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at Long Hunter State Park

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00011658_tsp_park_ranger_1_lhsp_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's
degree.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons
Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application
Be a citizen of the United States
Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint-based criminal
history records check
Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions
from any branch of the United States armed forces
Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is
consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of
the position
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment
Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law
Enforcement Academy or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.
All commissioned Officers of the Tennessee State Parks will complete 63 hours First Responder
(Emergency Medical Care) or State of Tennessee equivalent course upon being hired and maintain
their First Responder certification.

During their careers, most rangers can expect to be assigned to several different parts of the
state. While employee work location preference is considered, there is no guarantee that a ranger
will remain stationed in only one area.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

This position is part of the Tennessee State Parks Park Ranger series for TDEC. This is the entry-level classification in the TSP Park Ranger Series. Under immediate supervision, this classification is responsible for law enforcement, emergency medical response, safety and security of the park and general public, resource-based interpretation, resource management, supervision of full and part-time employees, supporting park operations, and providing maintenance within a state park. This class differs from a TSP Park Ranger 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level. This class differs from that of TSP Park Ranger 3 in that the latter performs leadership responsibilities and increasingly complex work.

An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory two-year training period. Inadequate performance during the initial two-year training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.

Responsibilities

Enforces the laws of Tennessee and the rules and regulations of TSP.
Maintains security in the park and identifies potential criminal and illicit activities.
Inspects project area upon completion of job to determine quality of work and safety of facility.
Utilizes a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as a skid steer, forklifts, backhoes, chainsaws, tractors, boats, etc.
Oversees upkeep of park maintenance, facilities, boundaries, and trail system.
Assists with other projects or educational outreach efforts as assigned by leadership.
Communicates regularly with supervisors, direct reports, and peers in regard to operational goals, initiatives, and priorities.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Instills Trust
2. Manages Conflict
3. Decision Quality
4. Communicates Effectively
5. Directs Work

Knowledges:
1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Communications and Media
3. Public Safety and Security
4. Biology
5. History and Archeology

Skills:
1. Reading Comprehension
2. Speaking
3. Judgment and Decision Making
4. Critical Thinking
5. Active Learning and Listening

Abilities:
1. Speech Recognition
2. Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
3. Written Comprehension
4. Reaction Time
5. Prolonged Stamina

Tools & Equipment

1. Law Enforcement Equipment (i.e firearms, handcuffs, baton, oleoresin capsicum spray)
2. Medical Equipment (E.g. AED's, Medical oxygen tank, Blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
3. Hand Tools (fire management/trail tools)
4. Computer/ Cell Phone & Radio
5. Vehicles and Equipment

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parks recreation jobs in nashville, tn

PARK RANGER 1 - 06232026-78556

Recreation Attendant (Park Monitor)

GROUNDSKEEPER - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/PARKS (SEASONAL POSITION)

Property and Casualty Claims Manager

Croquet Cafe General Manager - Centennial Park

CART PERSON - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/GOLF COURSE (SEASONAL POSITION)

FRONT DESK CLERK - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)

CUSTODIAN - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)

TICKET CLERK/CONCESSION WORKER-PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)

PROGRAM ASSISTANT - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/CIVIC CENTER (SEASONAL POSITION)

Park Police Trainee

Adventure & Sports Instructor

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Smyrna - Housekeeper

Park Police 2-Lateral

Building Maintenance - Maintenance Tech II

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