How to hire a park activities coordinator

How to hire a park activities coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step park activities coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a park activities coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new park activities coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The park activities coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A park activities coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, park activities coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of park activities coordinators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Park Activities Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Park Activities Coordinator	Conservation scientists and foresters manage the overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.	$13-22
   Naturalist	Naturalists are people who educate the public on environmental-related matters. The core responsibilities of this position are preserving, restoring, maintaining, and protecting natural habitat... Show more	$11-35
   Park Ranger	A park ranger is responsible for maintaining and protecting the natural ecosystem landscape and coordinating with environmental organizations to develop strategies and programs to stabilize the condition of the lands. Park rangers conduct data analysis and research to improve agricultural integrity by utilizing adequate resources through scientific testing and investigations... Show more	$10-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Traffic Flow
   • Patrol
   • Customer Service
   • Parking Enforcement
   • Property Management
   • Facilities Management
   • Coordinators
   • Computer System

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide leadership and supervision by managing day-to-day operations for a county park facility.
   • Develop and implement after school academic and recreational activities for kindergarten through 4th grade level children.
   • Obtain and schedule new patient referrals, return appointments from outside organizations and internally for the patients diagnose with hematologic disorders.
   • Evaluate clinical documentation and maintain case files to ensure compliance with Medicaid guidelines along with agency standards.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your park activities coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A park activities coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, park activities coordinators' average salary in ohio is 49% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level park activities coordinators 37% less than senior-level park activities coordinators.
   • Certifications. A park activities coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a park activities coordinator's salary.

   Average park activities coordinator salary

   $37,119yearly

   $17.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level park activities coordinator salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a park activities coordinator job description

   A park activities coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a park activities coordinator job description:

   Park activities coordinator job description example

   Responsibilities

   • Recruit NPO groups to staff concessions.
   • Verify NPO meets all criteria.
   • Coordinates training schedules for NPOs and delivers training on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding alcohol and sanitation.
   • Ensure NPO groups follow company policy on guest service and technical training.
   • Assist with check-in and check-out for non-profit volunteers and Delaware North associates on event days.
   • Schedule and supervise NPO groups on event days at [UNIT NAME].
   • Track and organize non-profit group contracts.
   • Prepares all reports needed for NPO's on event day
   • Prepares all security badges and credentials necessary for event day.
   • Prepare concessions and non-profit group productivity reports after each event.
   • Assists with the commission compensation reports.
   • Adding an emphasis on supervising, being the liason between management and the non-profit organizations.
   • Other duties assigned.

   Qualifications

   • Must be self-motivated, able to work without direct supervision, and eager to be challenged and initiate projects and opportunities.
   • Must be able to implement rules and direct staff.
   • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
   • Excellent customer service and employee relations skills.
   • Basic math skills; ability to accurately account for inventory.
   • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
   • Previous supervisory experience managing teams preferred.
   • Previous experience with non-profit preferred.
   • Previous recruiting experience preferred

   Physical Requirements

   • Ability to stand and walk for entire length of shift.
   • Ability to lift and carry stock items up to 50 pounds.
   • Constant standing, bending, reaching and repetitive motions.
   • May be exposed to variable temperatures, including extreme heat and cold, depending on season.

   Shift Details

   1st Shift
   2nd Shift
   3rd Shift
   Holidays
   Weekends

   Who We Are

   Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining and retail services at the 41,297-seat Comerica Park, home of the MLB's Detroit Tigers. Delaware North has been a partner of the Tigers since 1930. Our chefs create a unique dining experience at the exclusive Tiger Club that offers a full view of the field. An extensive menu with an emphasis on Detroit-inspired fare is created for every game.

   At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

   Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find park activities coordinators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any park activities coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level park activities coordinators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your park activities coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit park activities coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit park activities coordinators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new park activities coordinator

   Once you've found the park activities coordinator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new park activities coordinator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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