BOWLING GREEN
PARKS & RECREATION

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Parks and Cemetery Maintenance

Parks Facility Maintainers

Parks Maintenance is the backbone of the parks department. Our park system is highly used with some tremendous attractions. Keeping those locations mowed and manicured while being trash free and clean is a challenge but this job can offer you a great place to make a difference in your community while starting your career with the City of Bowling Green.
Fairview Cemetery has a long history of impeccable upkeep and care. Our team at Fairview works hard to ensure this treasured location meets those standards.

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Landscape

Landscape Gardeners

Landscape Division (which also includes our Arborist Program) is responsible for many of our city’s most beautiful locations. With primary care over Fountain Square Park and City Hall, Landscape Division works hard to add beauty throughout our city.

Moxley Community Center &
Parker-Bennett Community Center

Camp Counselors

Youth programs are always in high demand and the Moxley Community Center offers everything from a summer camp to an after-school program. What better way to spend your day then having fun working with children?

Summer Camp

Adaptive Recreation

Camp Counselors

Camp Happy Days is a FREE summer day camp for both school-aged youth and adults. The camp is designed specifically for those with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to be successful. If you have a kind heart and are willing to gain more than just a check (which you will get!), this job could make a huge impact on you.

Athletics

Park Attendants
Umpire and Referees
Score Keepers
Instructors

Sports are our deal so if you like sports and games, a job in Athletics is the place for you. Programs/Events are held 7 days a week so if you want a work schedule that can give you flexibility, we’ve got you covered.

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Park Rangers

As a Park Ranger, you are locking gates, visiting parks, and providing assistance to the public as needed – all the time working evening hours two to three times a week. Great way to have a job for the person with other things going on too!

Fitness

Fitness Instructors
Aerobics Instructor

BGPR’s Fitness Center could be a great place for you to get consistent hours throughout the year. Our operation focuses on great customer service so if you are friendly and active, you could be a perfect fit for fitness!

Maintenance

Golf Maintenance and Pro Shops

Landscape Gardeners
Greenskeeper
Golf Shop Attendants
Gold Instructors

BGPR oversees 3 public golf courses (CrossWinds = 18 hole course; Walker = 9 hole course; Hobson = 9 hole course) as well as 1 public driving range (Hobson Driving Range). We need maintenance staff members who like the challenge and reward of working in the daily challenge of turf maintenance as well as friendly/smiling faces to meet and greet the public via our pro shops. We operate 7 days a week so we can offer those who may need scheduling flexibility a great place to be a team member!

Parks Administration

Office Assistants and Administrators

Administration is responsible for external/internal customer service. Serving people is vital here. How? As an office assistant, you are involved in a fast-paced office setting where you assist the public and the department’s fellow staff members. A set Monday-Friday schedule can be a great perk!

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Russell Sims Waterpark

Lifeguard
Pool Attendants
Pool Managers
Concessions and Admissions
Swim Instructor

RSAC

Russell Sims Aquatics Center has been one of our city’s most attended summer attractions for over 20 years. Multiple jobs ranging from lifeguarding to working in concessions/admissions are available each summer (Memorial Day – Labor Day). We are “Sun, Slides, and Smiles” for a reason!