14 Parks & Recreation jobs

The Recreation Coordinator-Fitness/Wellness develops, supervises and maintains a comprehensive community-wide fitness and wellness program including the training and supervision of program staff to meet the needs of the community. The hiring range for this position is $22.17 - $27.70/hourly; $46,105 - $57,632/annually Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develops, implements, and supervises programs, personal training and special events related to fitness and wellness at the Bison Ridge Recreation Center, Eagle Pointe Recreation Center and any other City location where fitness programs take place Hires, coordinates training, supervises, and evaluates all fitness staff, including but not limited to: Group exercise instructors, martial arts instructors and personal trainers Evaluates fitness and wellness programs and classes for performance factors including attendance, budget, and quality Oversees the development and implementation of the City wellness program...

The Recreation Coordinator - Special Events develops, supervises and maintains a comprehensive community-wide special event program for the Parks, Recreation, & Golf department.   Assist with planning and implementation of events, both large and small.   The hiring range for this position is $22.17 - $27.71/hourly; $46,105 - $57,632/annually Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversees existing events including but not limited to 4th Fest, Fall Fest, Run with the Buffalo, Tour de Donut, Cereal with Santa, etc.   Implements, and supervises special events for the Parks, Recreation, & Golf department, as well as support in City events  Works closely with community stakeholders to develop new, innovative and sustainable community events  Fosters positive relationships with event partners through effective outreach to local businesses and the community Assists with securing resources for events, trains and supervises volunteers Creates risk...

BRIEF DESCRIPTION :   This is a non-supervisory position that involves a combination of duties, which include servicing customers, and monitoring daily operations of the Cleburne Golf Links. Duties include collecting fees, selling and renting equipment and supplies to golfers, helping to maintain the golf course and its facilities and preparing equipment for rental.

Under the supervision of the Chef, the Lead Cook performs duties related to the safe and efficient operation of the Bison Grill Kitchen. The Lead Cook coordinates and cooks entrees for dining room customers, special events, banquets, and off-site catering.   The hiring range for this position is $17.39 - $21.74/hourly; $36,167 - $45,209/annually Essential Duties & Responsibilities Schedules and coordinates the work of the kitchen staff to ensure that food preparation is economical, technically correct and within budgeted labor costs Helps train and coach staff Coordinates the flow of the kitchen to provide high productivity and efficiency Follows recipes to ensure consistent quality of the foods served to the customers Follows established presentation techniques to make certain all presentations are consistent Prepares and cooks food items to be served to customers in a timely manner Essential Supervisory Duties Lead worker for Bison...

Glenview Park District, Illinois (pop. 55,976) The Glenview Park District is seeking a collaborative finance professional with proven leadership skills for its next Finance Director. Glenview Park District is an independent local government agency that provides beautiful parks and outstanding recreational opportunities for the residents of Glenview, IL and beyond. Major facilities included a 170,000 sq. ft. community center, three aquatic centers, an 18-hole golf course with clubhouse and restaurant, a 9-hole golf course with platform tennis, a tennis club, an ice center, a 1920s dairy farm, and 1850s nature/history center, and newly renovated administrative offices. The District has over 100 full time employees, 300 year-around part-time employees and another 500 summer/temporary employees. With a FY 2022-2023 budget of approximately $40 million, the Glenview Park District is one of the largest, most unique and inviting park districts in Illinois. The District’s property...

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Finance Director, this position provides professional and courteous customer service by performing varied technical and administrative, tasks in the operation of the City’s administrative and finance related processes. Serves as the Amphitheater, Parks, and Community Center scheduling coordinator. Assists the City Manager and department directors in correspondence and project coordination. Assists finance staff as needed in municipal court, utility billing, and customer service in general. This position is highly visible to customers and must be able to use effective problem-solving skills, especially during conflictive situations.   Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency; Three years of full-time experience in a professional/technical position. At least one of the three years of experience must demonstrate considerable knowledge of scheduling meetings/events, policies and procedures, and/or...

The City of Wentzville is seeking a full time Senior Parks Technician. In recent years, the City has been the only municipality named to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces list. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey, which measures several aspects of workplace culture, including how employees feel about pay, benefits, managers and leadership – just to name a few. This position is responsible for the day-to-day planning and supervision of an ongoing maintenance program and special projects within the Parks and Recreation Department. An incumbent in this position exercises independent judgment and discretion in planning, deploying and overseeing the appropriate level of personnel and equipment to complete assignments and in-house construction projects. Wentzville’s leadership is committed to being a regional destination, ensuring economic vitality, providing industry-leading services, optimizing the City’s...

The City of Wentzville is seeking a full time Maintenance Worker - Athletic Turf. In recent years, the City has been the only municipality named to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces list. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey, which measures several aspects of workplace culture, including how employees feel about pay, benefits, managers and leadership – just to name a few. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled gardening and turf maintenance duties in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped or sports turf areas at public parks, public buildings, streetscapes, athletic fields, and related facilities. Operates a wide variety of parks landscape related equipment; occasionally leads small groups of seasonal workers.     Wentzville’s leadership is committed to being a regional destination, ensuring economic vitality, providing industry-leading services, optimizing the City’s...

Recreation Division within the Parks and Recreation Department including planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and directing a variety of community recreation programs, services and activities for various ages; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Parks and Recreation Services.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION :  To participate in maintaining a healthy, safe environment of all city facilities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Cleburne. This is a non-supervisory position. General Job function is to efficiently and effectively perform maintenance operations; including operating machinery and performing maintenance tasks.

Ideally situated on Amelia Island, approximately 36 miles from downtown Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach is the northernmost city on Florida’s Atlantic coast. It covers 15.7 square miles and is the county seat of Nassau County. The City offers great connectivity and easy access to the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, just three miles from the City’s historic downtown district, and Jacksonville International Airport, located just 26 miles away. The City’s 13,527 residents enjoy its beautiful natural backdrop and its charming, small-town feel.   The City seeks candidates for its successor Parks & Recreation Director who are bold, persistent, professional, and comfortable with community engagement to become an integral member of a dynamic Senior Leadership Team in the delivery and evaluation of current operations and in the development of new programs and facilities for Fernandina Beach. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Deputy City Manager/Engineer....

BRIEF DESCRIPTION :   This position will work under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Director. The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for oversight of planning, writing RFQ’s, design, construction, inspection, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, approving requests for payment, monitoring schedules and warranties, coordinating with engineers, architects, surveyors and other consultants of capital and other projects. 

City of Waupaca Job Announcement: Parks and Recreation Director Who We Are The City of Waupaca has a population of 6,282 residents as of the 2020 Census and has seen an influx of population growth over the past two years. Waupaca’s City Council is comprised of 10 elected officials and a Mayor who have been in sync on their support of staff and the direction of the current organization-wide strategic plan. The parks and recreation system is truly something city residents are proud of. The City currently manages 17 parks that total over 300 acres. In addition to the beautiful park system, the Department operates a Recreation Center that boasts two full-size gymnasiums, an activity room, a batting cage, a senior center, meeting rooms, and more. The department provides programming for youth, adults, and senior citizens making our Park and Recreation Department staff members key contributors to a high quality of life in Waupaca. In 2021 the City revitalized its historic downtown...