PARKS DEPARTMENT ANNUAL HIRING FOR NON-FULL TIME POSITIONS
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS: JANUARY 16, 2026
FIRST ROUND OF INTERVIEWS WILL BE EARLY FEBRUARY 2026
DAY CAMP (Operates year-round, when schools are out of session):
LOCATIONS: Edge Ice Center (*summer camp only); and Parks Administrative Center. Ice skating skills preferred for the Edge Day Camp Positions.
Day Camp Supervisor— Parks Admin site only (Requires age 18; HS Diploma; Valid Driver’s License). Experience in Education field or working with children in school, after-school, or day care setting preferred. Youth program planning experience also preferred). $15.00
Day Camp Counselor— Parks Admin site only (Requires age 16) $13.51
Day Camp Assistant Counselor—Both sites (Requires age 15) $12.75
JACK C. FISHER PARK (February-November)
Recreation Facility Supervisor (Requires age 18; HS diploma; Valid Driver's License) $16.36
Recreation Facility Worker (Requires age 16) $12.75
Laborer (Requires age 18; Valid Driver's License) $15.00
SWIMMING POOLS (COMBEST & CRAVENS; May-August):
Lead Lifeguard (Requires age 17; Lifeguard Certification, plus 1 yr. experience guarding at a public swimming pool is required) $15.90
Lifeguard (Requires age 15; Lifeguard Certification, paid for by the City of Owensboro after passing post-offer requirements) $15.00
Recreation Facility Worker (Requires age 15) $12.75
SMOTHERS PARK (Year-round)
Recreation Facility Supervisor (Requires age 18; HS diploma; Valid Driver's License) $16.36
Recreation Facility Worker (Requires age 16) $12.75
EDGE ICE CENTER (Year-round)
Recreation Facility Supervisor (Requires age 18; HS Diploma; Valid driver's license) $16.36
Recreation Facility Worker (Requires age 16) $12.75
Day Camp Supervisor: Plans, organizes, and enacts the Day Camp Program; assists in problem-solving concerning the participants; schedules activities; conducts special events.
Day Camp Counselor: Provides supervision and care for the participants at Day Camp; plans and leads daily activities, field trips, sports, special events, community projects, music, etc.
Day Camp Assistant Counselor: Provides care for the participants at Day Camp; helps the Day Camp Counselor plan and lead daily activities, field trips, sports, special events, community projects, music, etc.
Recreation Facility Supervisor (Fisher Park): Assist the Recreation Facilities Manager with cleanliness, safety, management, scheduling, and supervision of facility, leagues, and staff.
Lifeguard: Enforce pool regulations and provide safety at the pools.
Recreation Facility Supervisor (Smothers Park): Oversees operations of and citizen usage of Smothers Park. The Supervisor is responsible for safety, management, training, cleanliness, customer service, and supervision of Smothers Park and park staff.
Recreation Facility Worker (All facilities): Serves concession items, rink guarding, scorekeeping, and assisting with special events as needed.
High School Diploma or GED, unless age requirement for position is either age 15 or age 16
Valid Driver's License, unless age requirement for position is age 15 or age 16
To Apply
To ensure your application will be considered for the first round of interviews, it must be received NO LATER than January 16, 2026. The City reserves the right to accept applications after deadline, at its discretion. Visit www.owensboro.org. Click "Join Our Team" and the position link; Click Apply; First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, please call Elaine Timmel at (270) 687-8540 or toll free (888) 616-8540; TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459 prior to application deadline.
The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA– M/F/V/D
ADA accommodation may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.
