Parks Assistant Director - Operations
Department:Parks
Closes: 04-10-2026
Position details:
Under the general direction of the Director of Recreation/Administration, this position serves as the senior operations leader for the Parks and Recreation Department. The Assistant Director – Operations is responsible for the direct oversight, coordination, and evaluation of revenue-generating facilities, recreational programs, athletics, aquatics, and operational services.
This position functions as second-in-command for daily departmental operations and provides leadership, supervision, and administrative support to ensure efficient and effective delivery of parks and recreation services. The Assistant Director implements policies established by the Director and City leadership and assists in strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, and operational decision-making.
Please note: All communication regarding application status will be sent via email. Applicants should monitor their inbox and spam/junk folders for messages from the City of Richmond (search for City of Richmond DO_NOT_REPLY@richmondky.gov or DO_NOT_REPLY@richmond.ky.us).
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field preferred;
AND three to five (3–5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in parks and recreation, facility operations, municipal management, or related field;
OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment as needed
Job Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Pay Grade: 5
Parks Maintenance Laborer I
Department:Parks
Closes: 04-13-2026
Position details:
Under immediate supervision performs routine and
repetitive manual labor in the maintenance of park properties and the equipment therein.
Mows, operates equipment, does light mechanical labor, rakes
leaves, does snow removal, has light-on the job supervisions duties, assists and or performs
carpentry, painting, plumbing, equipment maintenance
Requirements:
Ability to follow and understand written and oral
instructions. Ability to perform semi-skilled labor such as carpentry, plumbing, and light
mechanical labor. Ability to get along with fellow-employees. Ability to set and maintain high
work standards and to serve as working example to seasonal laborers.
Eighth grade education; or a substitution of experience in
labor work for the education. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
Salary:
Pay Grade: 2
Parks Maintenance Laborer I
Department:Parks
Closes: 04-22-2026
Position details:
Mows, operates equipment, does light mechanical labor, rakes leaves, does snow removal, has light-on the job supervisions duties, assists and or performs carpentry, painting, plumbing, equipment maintenance.
Under immediate supervision while performing routine and repetitive manual labor in the maintenance of park properties and the equipment therein.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$16.00 per hour
Parks Recreation Aide-Part Time
Department:Parks
Closes: 04-19-2026
Position details:
Daily duties include assisting parks and recreation staff with planning, organizing and implementing activities for events, programs and facilities. Examples of ongoing programs include Richmond Teen Center or Summer Camp. Examples of large community events include Easter Eggstravaganza and the Millstone Festival. Events, activities, and programs may change yearly. Skills needed include time management, organization, customer service, program planning, computer skills, word processing and the ability to work independently when needed. Other skills needed include the ability to work with community members, children or teens, ability to drive a 15-passenger van, and the willingness to work outside. This position may be asked to cross-train with other parks and recreational seasonal staff to assist other facilities or events when needed.
Job Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$12.00 per hour