Parks and Recreation Supervisor

Position: Parks and Recreation Supervisor Location: Chester, SC Job Id: 328 # of Openings: 1

PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, the Parks Facilities Supervisor oversees the daily operation, maintenance, scheduling, and administration of County athletic facilities, park grounds, recreational assets, staff, and budgets. This position serves as the primary operational contact for athletic leagues, facility users, contractors, and County staff regarding facility conditions, scheduling, maintenance coordination, and event readiness. The Parks Facilities Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership to ensure athletic facilities and parks are safe, professional, and operationally ready for practices, games, tournaments, special events, and public use. Responsibilities include athletic field and turf management, irrigation oversight, grounds maintenance, staff supervision, budget administration, purchasing, and customer service. This position directly supervises assigned staff and is responsible for performance management, training, development, scheduling, policy compliance, and accountability. Because parks and athletic facilities operate beyond traditional business hours, the position requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non‑traditional hours as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facility Operations & Maintenance Oversee the operation, maintenance, and inspection of County athletic fields, parks, and facilities, including turf, irrigation systems, fencing, dugouts, lighting, restrooms, and related infrastructure. Ensure facilities are properly prepared, maintained, and operationally ready for practices, games, tournaments, special events, and public use. Oversee irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operational monitoring. Supervise and participate in field and grounds maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, fertilization, infield preparation, litter control, restroom inspections, facility cleanup, and general park maintenance. Maintain a visible presence at County parks and athletic facilities to monitor conditions, support staff, and ensure quality standards. Scheduling, Customer Service & Community Relations Serve as the primary contact for athletic facility usage, park rentals, league relations, and athletic operations. Coordinate with leagues, coaches, tournament organizers, user groups, contractors, and community partners regarding scheduling, facility conditions, weather impacts, maintenance activities, and operational concerns. Maintain facility reservation and event calendars. Respond to citizen concerns, facility issues, emergencies, and customer service inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Assist with promoting Parks and Recreation programs, facilities, and events. Budget, Records & Planning Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, work assignments, staffing activities, irrigation operations, and facility issues. Manage departmental budgets, purchasing, and procurement activities within approved funding levels. Assist with capital improvements, asset management, long‑range planning, and future facility development projects. Collaborate with County leadership to prioritize maintenance needs, operational improvements, risk management initiatives, and customer service objectives. Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Park Administration, Physical Education, or a related field preferred. Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible recreation, parks, facilities, or maintenance management experience, including supervisory responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license required. CPR and First Aid certification required within twelve (12) months of employment. Experience working with the public required. Experience with youth sports, athletic field operations, and recreational programming preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of athletic field operations, youth sports, park maintenance, irrigation systems, and turf management. Knowledge of parks and facilities maintenance practices, equipment, materials, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate employees. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects and activities. Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and manage budgets. Ability to interpret plans, specifications, policies, regulations, and operational procedures. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships with employees, elected officials, community organizations, contractors, and the public. Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and related software systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions include a great deal of working outside in varied weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and working in the evenings and/or on weekends, often alone. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions that could be extremely hot or extremely cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Strength and mobility to work in a typical office setting; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, sitting, or walking; strength to lift a minimum of fifty pounds unassisted; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Stress may often be a factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Chester, South Carolina