Louisville Parks and Recreation is hiring! We are in need of full-time and seasonal employees. If you are looking for a career in parks and recreation, or a student on break for the summer or just looking for a part-time job, we have positions open at our outdoor pools, golf course pro shops, in our recreation division and at Jefferson Memorial Forest.

Full and part-time employment includes:

• Competitive wages

• Free health insurance

• Paid leave & Vacation

• Training & Advancement

Please click here to view the 2022-2023 Metro Government employee benefits handbook.

Now Hiring!

Apply to Full-Time Positions & Apply to Seasonal Positions

More information on open seasonal positions can be found below. 

Contact the Human Resources Department

Email: [email protected]
Call: 502/574-7275 

Louisville Parks and Recreation Human Resources
P.O. Box 37280
Louisville KY 40233-7280

Louisville Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

Park Aide

Effective Date	03/18/2020
Description	Park Aide
Revision Date	5/12/2022
Essential Functions	Performs manual labor for general up-keep of public parks, golf course, urban forests, and parks facilities.
Examples Of Work	UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION Performs general up-keep duties of parks, golf courses, cemeteries, grounds, swimming pools, sports fields and courts Uses a variety of hand and power tools Mows and trims grass, cuts weeds, trims and prunes shrubs and trees, rakes leaves and debris, collects litter from outside areas, and performs other grounds maintenance tasks Uses hand truck wheelbarrow to transport materials at designated areas Assists skilled workers in the maintenance of equipment or buildings Performs custodial duties such as clean and sanitize rest rooms, commodes, sinks and mirrors, and replenishes soap and paper products.  Reports deficiencies in equipment to immediate supervisor Performs related work
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Lifts and carries items weighing over 70 pounds in a team setting Works predominately outdoors
Minimum Requirements	16 years of age
Equivalency
Skills and Abilities
Wage	$15.15

Recreation Aide

Effective Date	3/26/2021
Description	Recreation Aide
Revision Date	5/12/2022
Essential Functions	Assists in community center programs, including the proper use of equipment and provides good conduct with participants as well as safety and cleanliness of facilities
Examples Of Work	UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Instructs and participates in activities such as basketball, football, softball and baseball. Instructs and participates in arts and crafts projects. Ensures the proper use of sports/recreation equipment and rules. Prepares activity rooms for use by obtaining chairs, tables and other needed equipment and supplies.  Monitors participants conduct and behavior. Keeps facilities/area clean and organized by cleaning rest rooms, floors, stairwells, and entrance doors.  Works with citizens of various ages and diverse backgrounds.  Assist on field trips as needed.    Performs other related work.
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management Must be able to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends Lifts and carries items weighing over 70 pounds in a team setting Spends prolonged periods of time outdoors
Minimum Requirements	Must be at least 16 years of age
Equivalency
Skills and Abilities
Wage	$15.15

Pool Aide

Effective Date	3/26/2021
Description	Pool Aide
Revision Date	5/12/2022
Essential Functions	Provides customer service, identifies customers’ needs, clarifies information, routes customer requests for pool access, operates a Point of Sale Software.
Examples Of Work	UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Greets pool patrons as they arrive Uses computer systems and phones to handle inquiries, research answers, enter requests for service, comments, or complaints Builds sustainable relationships and engages customers May operates a cash drawer and computer Point of Sale Software Prepares receipts and validates all transactions with Point of Sale Software Receives payment by cash, check or credit card from the public Keeps work area clean Completes required paperwork Performs related work
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management and perform related work Communicates with individuals in person and over the phone Must have sufficient hearing and sight to observe activities, equipment, and environment and be able to recognize and take action in the interest of the safety of guests and employees.  Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
Minimum Requirements	Must be at least 16 years of age
Equivalency
Skills and Abilities
Wage	$15.15

Lifeguard

Effective Date	03/18/2020
Description	Seasonal Lifeguard
Revision Date	03/18/2021
Essential Functions	Oversees participants at swimming pools to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
Examples Of Work	UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Monitors activities in swimming areas to detect hazards and disturbances, to prevent accidents and to provide assistance Observes swimmers for safety. Cautions swimmers regarding inclement weather, unsafe areas or illegal conduct Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning Examines injured persons, administers first aid, monitors vital signs, applies antiseptics and bandages, and administers artificial respiration to revive individuals Maintains order and enforces rules Works with citizens of various ages and diverse backgrounds.  Mops, cleans, and removes trash from restroom and pool area Tests water hourly and records results on pool log sheets to determine chlorine content and pH value Resolves conflicts when possible, but contacts LMPD if situations escalate or if any illicit activities occur. May operate a cash drawer and a computer Point of Sale Software Prepares receipts and validates all transactions with Point of Sale Software Receives payment by cash, check and credit card from the public Shows discretion and is courteous to patrons when addressing issues of behavior, trash, restroom conditions and safety hazards or damage. Performs related work
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Must be physically able to lift patrons in requirement of lifeguard certification Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Minimum Requirements	Must be 16 years of age Must be certified as a Lifeguard, First Aid, and Adult, Child and Infant CPR by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or YMCA
Equivalency	Training provided for employment through MTMAC. Classes offered to obtain certification as lifeguard.
Special Requirements	Must submit to pre-employment and random drug screenings. Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements Uniforms must be worn when reporting to work.
Skills and Abilities	Must be able to remain seated in a lifeguard chair, with rescue tube in their laps, a whistle in their hand or around their neck for required period of time Must have sufficient hearing and sight to observe activities, equipment and environment and to recognize and take action in the interest of the safety of parks guests and employee

Pro Shop Aide

Effective Date	01/01/2019
Description	Gold Course Pro Shop Aide
Revision Date	3/26/2021
Essential Functions	Provides customer service, identifies customers’ needs, clarifies information, routes customer requests for tee times, manages golf cart usage, operates a Point of Sale Software.
Examples Of Work	UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Greets golf course patrons as they arrive Uses computer systems and phones to process tee times, handle inquiries, research responses, enter requests for service, etc. Builds sustainable relationships and engages customers May operates a cash drawer and a computer Point of Sale Software Prepares receipts and validates all transactions with Point of Sale Software Receives payment by cash, check or credit card from the public Keeps work area clean Operates a gator or golf cart to pick up and deliver supplies and materials Completes required paperwork Performs related work
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management May work a varied schedule Communicates with individuals in person and over the phone
Minimum Requirements	Must be 16 years of age
Skills and Abilities
Wage	$15.15

Arboricultural Park Aide

Effective Date	3/26/2021
Description	Arboricultural Park Aide
Revision Date	5/12/2022
Essential Functions	Performs manual labor and skilled work to maintain gardens, grounds, trails and tree plantings. Operates tools, trucks, spreaders, commercial mowers and other equipment to ensure health of tree canopy.  Utilizes GPS devices to inventory and track tree plantings.
Examples Of Work	Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety. Waters and prunes gardens, bushes and shrubs and spreads mulch. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and vehicles including mowers, tillers, weed eaters, mini dump trucks, chain saws, chippers, sprayers, hand saws, pruners, tractors and related equipment Consults with supervisors and crew leaders to discuss problems, procedures and work assignment progress. Prunes young trees. Plants trees and waters trees. Inventory street trees with GPS unit. Assists labor crews with landscape installations and maintenance. Assists labor crews with removal of invasive species. Removes downed debris from trees. Operates trucks and other motor vehicles. Performs related work
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management Lifts and carries items weighing over 70 pounds in a team setting Spends prolonged periods of time outdoors
Minimum Requirements	Six months of experience in the maintenance of trees or woodland areas, landscaping or horticultural experience Must be a minimum of 21 years of age Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Must have had driver’s license a minimum of 5 years Must have a clear driving history
Skills and Abilities
Wage	$15.15

Sports Official

Effective Date	3/26/2021
Description	Sports Official Seasonal
Revision Date
Essential Functions	Officiates sport league games.  Maintaining standards of play at the sporting events.  Explains and enforces rules of the game, awards points, determines results.  Insures proper use of equipment, good conduct of participants and the safety and cleanliness of the field or court.
Examples Of Work	UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Instructs such activities as basketball, football, softball, baseball, and other activities Ensures the proper use of sports/recreation equipment and rules. Prepares activity games for use by obtaining sports equipment needed equipment and supplies.  Monitors participants conduct and behavior. Works with citizens of various ages and diverse backgrounds. Examine participants to make sure they follow safety regulations Verify scoring regulations and announcing winners Record official results of game Performs other related work.
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends Must have sufficient hearing and sight to observe activities, equipment and environment and to recognize and take action in the interest of the safety of parks guests and employee Must be able to stand, sit for length of games Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Minimum Requirements	Must be at least 16 years of age
Skills and Abilities	Certifications preferred
Wage	Scorekeepers $10.50, Umpires & Referees $18.00 (solo $27.00)

GIS Data Collection Aide

Effective Date	5/6/2021
Description	GIS DATA COLLECTION AIDE
Located at these LPR Divison(s)	Community Forestry and Landscape  Administration
Essential Functions	Utilize mapping software and units to collect data for digital maps for Parks. Inventory tracking of Parks assets, including trees and infrastructure.
Examples Of Work	Inventory street trees with GPS unit. Inventory buildings, sports fields, and other assests Assists with creation of shapefiles, editing geodatabases. Data management Utilization of ArcGIS, ArcCollector, ArcGIS Online, Utilization of Trimble Units and other GPS devices Consults with supervisors and crew leaders to discuss problems, procedures and work assignment progress Operates city vehicle Performs related work
Physical Requirement and Working Conditions	Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Minimum Requirements	Six months of experience in GIS Must be a minimum of 21 years of age Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Must have had driver’s license a minimum of 5 years Must have a clear driving history
Skills and Abilities	GIS Data management
Wage	$15.15

Jefferson Memorial Forest

The Forest is the perfect place to teach, learn and grow!  We are the nation's largest city-owned forest, with 6,600 acres just 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, KY.  With 40 miles of hiking trails, multiple outdoor recreation and educational programs, volunteer opportunities, fishing, camping, picnic shelters, a conference center and more, it's a great place to work and to visit!

Seasonal positions run up to 6 months maximum, and include weekends.  Annual return is possible for the right person!

Jefferson Memorial Forest – Seasonal Employment
11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.
Fairdale, KY 40118

Natural Areas Maintenance Aide

Effective Date 03/18/2020 Description Natural Areas Maintenance Aide Revision Date 3/26/2021 Essential Functions Performs manual labor for general up-keep of Jefferson Memorial Forest in maintaining a safe, secure, and clean environment for all to enjoy Examples Of Work UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION Performs general up-keep duties of parks, campgrounds, trails, and sports fields and fishing areas Uses a variety of hand and power tools Mows and trims grass, cuts weeds, trims and prunes shrubs and trees, rakes leaves and debris, collects litter from outside areas, and performs other grounds maintenance tasks Uses hand truck wheelbarrow to transport materials at designated areas Assists skilled workers in the maintenance of equipment or buildings Performs custodial duties such as clean and sanitize rest rooms, commodes, sinks and mirrors, and replenishes soap and paper products.  Secures park facilities Assist and orients visitors and provides excellent customer service Assist in event set-up, security, and breakdowns of special events Reports deficiencies in equipment to immediate supervisor Performs related work Physical Requirement and Working Conditions Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Must work a varied schedule Lifts and carries items weighing up to 70 pounds Lifts and carries items weighing over 70 pounds in a team setting Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements Minimum Requirements Must be 21 years of age Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Must have had license a minimum of 5 ears Must have clear driving history record Skills and Abilities Ability to work independently and problem solve Ability to operate mowers Customer service skills Wage $15.15