Park Supervisor-Operations

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County Department of Park Operations is seeking a Park Supervisor-Operations to oversee Beaverdam Park and county facilities. You will lead full-time and part-time staff, supervise maintenance, safety, and customer service, and coordinate programs and events.

The role requires leadership, scheduling, procurement, and strong communication with county departments and the public. Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Qualifications

• Supervises park operations and personnel.
• Coordinates staff scheduling and accountability.
• Oversees park grounds, facilities, and maintenance.
• Manages equipment, assets, and purchasing.
• Promotes public safety and park regulations.
• Provides customer service and manages revenue-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily park operations and facility use.
• Supports programs, special events, and community activities.
• Coordinates with other County departments and outside organizations.
• Assists with park improvements and capital projects.
• Maintains records and communicates operational needs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Recruitment & training

Scheduling coordination

Grounds maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Safety compliance

Customer service

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED with related coursework/certifications

Job description

Gloucester County Department of Park Operations is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced individual to join us full-time as a Park Supervisor overseeing Operations. We'd love to hear from someone passionate about making our parks the best they can be!

Under general supervision of the Parks Superintendent, the Park Supervisor plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the day-to‑day operation, maintenance, safety, security, and public use of Beaverdam Park and other County Park facilities as assigned. The Park Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision and leadership to full‑time and part‑time park staff, seasonal employees, volunteers, and other assigned workers. Responsibilities include recruitment and hiring; staff scheduling, training, and performance management; grounds, buildings, trails, waterfront, and facility maintenance; equipment and asset inventory management; workplace and public safety; customer service; facility reservations and rentals; park programming and special events; and enforcement of established park rules and regulations. The employee exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in organizing daily operations, establishing work priorities, addressing maintenance and safety concerns, resolving customer and operational issues, and ensuring park facilities are maintained and operated in a safe, clean, efficient, and professional manner. The position works closely with other County departments, contractors, vendors, community organizations, emergency services, park patrons, and the general public and requires professionalism, tact, sound judgment, and effective communication.

• Supervises Park operations and personnel.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
• Coordinates staff scheduling and accountability.
• Oversees park grounds, facilities, and maintenance.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance and manages equipment and assets.
• Manages supplies, materials, and purchasing.
• Oversees workplace safety and hazard communication.
• Promotes public safety and compliance with park regulations.
• Oversees daily public operations and facility use.
• Provides customer service and manages revenue-related activities.
• Supports programs, special events, and community activities.
• Coordinates with other County departments and outside organizations.
• Assists with park improvements and capital projects.
• Maintains records and communicates operational needs.

For a complete job description: Park Supervisor-Operations

• High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by college coursework, technical training, professional certifications, or other education related to parks and recreation, natural resource management, grounds maintenance, facility management, public administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in park operations, grounds or facility maintenance, recreation, natural resource management, or a closely related field, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or lead-worker experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
  

• Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record that meets established Gloucester County driving standards.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within a timeframe established by the County, current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
• Completion of an approved boating safety and/or boat-handling course when required for assigned duties.
• Completion of Commonwealth of Virginia-approved mandated reporter/child protection training when required for assigned duties.
• Ability to successfully complete any required post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and subsequent job-related examinations as required by the County.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and during emergency situations as operational needs require.

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).
• Virginia Registered Technician or Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in applicable categories.
• Certified Fertilizer Applicator certification, when applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Relevant certifications or training in park and recreation operations, turf and grounds management, natural resource management, facility maintenance, chainsaw operation, boating/water safety, emergency response, occupational safety, or hazard communication.
• Experience supervising employees in a public park, recreation, grounds‑maintenance, facility‑management, or similar environment.
  Experience operating and maintaining commercial grounds equipment, utility vehicles, boats, trailers, and related park‑maintenance equipment.

Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace

OUR Community: Gloucester County