Part-time job opportunities
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All part-time jobs with Lexington Parks & Recreation have a minimum pay of $15 per hour.
Aquatics
Various positions (Aquatics – Operational)
- Positions available: Concession Attendant, Concession Manager, Aquatic Attendant, Cashier
- Age Requirements: Must be 14 and older
Application and more information
Various positions (Aquatics – Pool)
- Positions available: Lifeguards, Lifeguard Instructor, Aquatic Fitness Instructor, Swim Lesson Instructor, Aquatic Manager
- Age Requirements: Must be 16 years or older
Extended School Program (ESP)
Recreation leader
Lexington’s Extended School Program (ESP) is searching for recreation leaders for its after-school programs.
Recreation leaders are in charge of a group of elementary-aged children and are expected to monitor student behavior, program activities, and other duties as assigned. ESP After School: Monday – Friday, 2 – 6 p.m. No weekends and up to 20 hours per week. Can work with most schedules.
Contact Harold Kouns (hkouns@lexingtonky.gov) for more information.
Golf
Various positions
Positions available: Course Maintenance, Course Landscaping, Pro Shop Attendant, Junior Golf Coach, Tournament Operations Assistant, Grill Attendant (Kearney Hill Golf Links)
Maintenance
Seasonal Laborers
- Lexington Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications for seasonal laborers for the summer season. Spend the summer working in some of the city’s most picturesque spots while helping make Lexington a better place to live and work!
- Job duties for these positions will vary, but will involve grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming and weeding of parks, removal of trash and debris, cleaning of parks’ restrooms and buildings and supporting parks’ and city special events.
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Salary starts at $15 per hour.
- Applications are currently being accepted at Masterson Station Park Maintenance Facility (3544 Shamrock Lane), North Base Maintenance Facility (1793 Liberty Road) and Picadome Administrative Office (469 Parkway Dr.) anytime Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Candidates must apply in-person. There are no online applications for these positions.
Therapeutic Recreation
Summer Camp Counselors
Camp counselors work as a team to provide a high-quality, outdoor summer camp experience for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities ages five and up. Staff will lead active and passive games, assist individual campers with personal care needs, and participate in daily swimming activities.
- Date Range: June 12 – July 21
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (No weekends
- Pay rate: $15.00 per hour
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Contact Jill Farmer at jfarmer2@lexingtonky.gov for more information.
Full-time job opportunities
Recreation Supervisor (Tates Creek Community Center)
This position's primary location is responsible for the day-to-day operations, program planning, and part-time staff supervision of the Tates Creek Community Center (TCCC).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Enforces rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety
- Develop and coordinate activities and programs for youth and adults
- Develops and maintains relationships with a diverse variety of local businesses, neighborhood associations, universities, vendors, and the general public
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates and volunteers
- Develops, prepares, and provides various reports for division related to program goals, objectives, and performance
- Performs other work as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- No experience required
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Valid Driver's License
- Depending on area of assignment, must possess Food Manager Certification from the Kentucky Health Department
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment
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Volunteer opportunities
Interested in volunteering with Parks & Recreation? We have a comprehensive volunteer program that gives residents an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on Parks & Recreation facilities, green spaces and programs. Volunteer activities can be short-term, such as morning planting trees, or long-term, such as being a therapeutic recreation buddy for outings or classes.