Job Description

SALARY

The minimum salary is $61,954.88 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 522

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 27, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to manage and oversee recreation activities and personnel for multiple programs and facilities.

This position manages McConnell Springs Park, overseeing land management duties and visitor experiences within a 28-acre natural areas park.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Four (4) years of related experience, in which at least two (2) years must be in a supervisory/management capacity in an area related to the position
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
• There are no substitutes for the required supervisory/management experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates, develops, implements, manages, and reports on activities for recreational programs, services and activities
  • Responsible for evaluating, updating, execution and oversight of land management practices and plans for McConnell Springs Park
  • Creates and oversees implementation of annual public programming calendar
  • Maintains and reports on visitation and programming records
• Evaluates effectiveness and safety of operations and services, and implements recommended changes and improvements
• Interviews, hires, trains, schedules and supervises staff
  • Hires and oversees full and part-time staff and outdoor programs staff, interns, and volunteers
  • Trains staff on the safe use of equipment and chemicals used in the workplace
• Prepares and administers program budgets, projects costs and ensures compliance with funding; procures equipment, materials and supplies as needed
  • Makes budget and purchasing decisions for the park and programming
• Responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints; maintains relationship with diverse members of the public
• Represents LFUCG, the division and/or their program at various internal and external meetings, public functions and events
  • Attends public meetings related to the park, Friends of McConnell Springs meetings, and others to build networks and support for Parks
• Performs related work as assigned
  • Oversees facility management, cleaning, and maintenance

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Valid Driver's License
• Required within the first six (6) months of employment:
  • First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
  • Kentucky Certified Burn Boss (KCBB) certification
  • Appropriate Pesticide Applicators License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work flexible hours and/or weekends, holidays, perform on-call duty, and split shifts when required.
• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. In addition, this position within the Divisions of Parks and Recreation requires a Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check before employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.



RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION , but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.


Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.



***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct depo sit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

CLASSIFICATION TITLE

This classification is formally titled: Recreation Manager Senior

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