Job Description

SALARY

The minimum salary is $27.016 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 520

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday June 1, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to manage and oversee recreation activities and personnel for a single large program area.

This position is responsible for the aquatics section of Parks and Recreation, which includes the oversight of operations for six (6) city pools and the hiring of 300 seasonal positions annually.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Four (4) years of related experience, one (1) year of which must have been at a management or supervisory level
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• There are no substitutes for the required supervisory/management experience
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, coordinates, manages, and promotes the activities and events associated with a major program area such as therapeutic recreation, arts, equestrian, fitness and wellness, athletics and community engagement
• Interviews, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff and/or contractors
• Manages and oversees facilities and other resources for program area
• Performs administrative duties related to goals, objectives and performance including but not limited to budgeting, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, data entry, reporting, and grant writing
• Coordinates, schedules, and conducts fitness test for participants and teach classes, as needed
• Represents LFUCG, the division and/or their program at various internal and external meetings and public functions and events
• Creates standards, educational materials, newsletters, and other publicity materials for the programs, as needed
• Performs related work as assigned
  
  

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

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

• Valid driver's license
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment

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.
• 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

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