Parks & Recreation job opportunities

Part-time job opportunities

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All part-time jobs with Lexington Parks & Recreation have a minimum pay of $15 per hour.

Golf

Various positions

Positions available: Course Maintenance, Course Landscaping, Pro Shop Attendant, Junior Golf Coach, Tournament Operations Assistant, Grill Attendant (Kearney Hill Golf Links)

Hiring for the season is closed. 

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. Starting pay is $15.00/hr. 

Contact Harold Kouns (hkouns@lexingtonky.gov) for more information.

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 Rd.) 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.

Full-time job opportunities

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Full-time job opportunities

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.

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