Park Ranger

The City of Bowling Green is hiring a part-time Park Ranger in Brownsville, KY. Responsibilities include patrolling parks, monitoring participants, enforcing rules, and reporting incidents. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, customer service experience, a valid Kentucky driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification. The position offers 18-20 hours per week with varying schedules, especially during summer months at the water park.
• Position Type:
City of Bowling Green Jobs/Part Time Positions
• Date Posted:
3/21/2025
• Location:
Parks & Recreation Department
• Closing Date:
Open until Filled

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled Make a real Difference – Become a Park Ranger today!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Your role involves patrolling parks and facilities by foot and vehicle, ensuring smooth operations.
• You’ll open/close gates, check locks, monitor participants, and inspect the facilities.
• You’ll escort participants, enforce rules, check equipment, address concerns, manage offenses, and contact the police when necessary.
• Additionally, you’ll report crimes and securely store funds.

REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or GED; customer service experience; experience in security work desirable.
• Self-starter with strong initiative to manage tasks and maintain a work schedule
• Skilled in handling tense situations, calming individuals, and address & control disruptive violators.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid required upon employment.

SALARY:
• Grade 50; $16.50/hr. Position is subject to random drug testing.

WORK HOURS:
• 18-20 hours per week.
• Schedules will vary, partly depending on the employee’s availability.
• Summer months include day hours at water park; generally remaining hours are afternoons until late night; and weekends afternoon until 8:00 p.m. Several employees help cover the various duties and schedules.
• Park Patrols: Nightly 5:00 p.m. to midnight.
• Water Park: Late May through early September (weekends from mid-August on) open 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (open at 1:00 on Sundays).
• Recreation Centers: Weekdays 4:00 – 10:00/11:00 p.m. all year except summer. Weekends March-November from 11:00/1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday hours 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. remainder of year; Sunday hours remainder of year 1:00/2:00 to 8:00 p.m. except
• 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. late May to early August.

The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug – Free Workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

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• Job Description