How to hire a park supervisor

How to hire a park supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step park supervisor 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 supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new park supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a park supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A park supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, park supervisors 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of park supervisors.

   Type of Park Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Park Supervisor	Conservation scientists and foresters manage the overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.	$11-21
   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 Manager	Park Managers are responsible for overseeing the operations of parks. Their duties include organizing work schedules and assignments, supervising park maintenance activities, conduct park inspections, and assess revenue channels... Show more	$14-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Routine Maintenance
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Grounds Maintenance
   • Swimming Pools
   • DCR
   • Public Safety
   • Payroll
   • Facility Maintenance
   • Visitor Services
   • Staff Management
   • Staff Development
   • Reservations
   • Bank Deposits
   • Snow Removal

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide leadership and supervision by managing day-to-day operations for a county park facility.
   • Instruct lifeguard certification classes while being CPR and first aid certify.
   • Generate knowledge and experience of inventories, payroll, scheduling, and supervising staff.
   • Care for animals on exhibit including several species of turtles, snakes, frogs and fish.
   • Create action plans for staff for appropriate services and programs, administer budget plan for facility, staff evaluations and payroll.
   • Certify in first aid and serve as a first responder in the event of an injury to youth or adult players.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your park supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A park supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, park supervisors' average salary in louisiana is 49% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level park supervisors earn 47% less than senior-level park supervisors.
   • Certifications. A park supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a park supervisor's salary.

   Average park supervisor salary

   $16.26hourly

   $33,830 yearly

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   Entry-level park supervisor salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average park supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$46,484	$22
   2	Nevada	$43,061	$21
   3	Minnesota	$42,733	$21
   4	North Dakota	$39,696	$19
   5	Washington	$38,737	$19
   6	Ohio	$38,593	$19
   7	California	$37,480	$18
   8	Michigan	$36,769	$18
   9	Massachusetts	$36,565	$18
   10	Connecticut	$36,479	$18
   11	New Hampshire	$36,429	$18
   12	Arizona	$33,234	$16
   13	Virginia	$32,261	$16
   14	Colorado	$32,248	$16
   15	Montana	$32,083	$15
   16	Pennsylvania	$31,947	$15
   17	Georgia	$30,472	$15
   18	Texas	$29,116	$14

   Average park supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Washington County	$50,256	$24.16
   2	University of California-Berkeley	$49,244	$23.68
   3	Aspen Snowmass	$47,232	$22.71
   4	NBCUniversal	$43,139	$20.74
   5	University of Colorado Boulder	$41,237	$19.83	2
   6	Delaware State Government	$40,090	$19.27	2
   7	York County	$40,073	$19.27	1
   8	City of San Antonio	$37,094	$17.83
   9	Travis County	$36,617	$17.60	1
   10	Brown County	$36,326	$17.46	1
   11	Victoria's Secret	$36,008	$17.31
   12	Levi Strauss & Co.	$35,758	$17.19	1
   13	City of Louisville	$35,446	$17.04
   14	Hyatt Hotels	$35,227	$16.94
   15	House of Blues	$34,973	$16.81
   16	City of Dallas Employees	$34,925	$16.79	1
   17	Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania	$34,796	$16.73	24
   18	Delhi Unified School District	$34,627	$16.65
   19	Legends Hospitality	$34,270	$16.48
   20	University Of Minnesota Physicians	$34,263	$16.47

4. Writing a park supervisor job description

   A good park supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a park supervisor job description:

   Park supervisor job description example

   Pay rate: $15/hour

   Who You ll Work For

   REEF s mission is to connect the world to your block.

   We transform underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood hubs that connect people to locally curated goods, services, and experiences.

   With an ecosystem of 5,000 locations and a team of 15,000 people, REEF is the largest operator of mobility, logistics hubs, and neighborhood kitchens in North America.

   Together we are leveraging the power of proximity to keep our communities moving forward in a sustainable and thoughtful way.

   What You ll Do

   HOURS Required: Monday-Wednesday 2PM-10PM and Saturday-Sunday 8AM-4PM

   • The Supervisor performs the basic functions of the Night Manager in his/her absence and/or while working together under the Project Managers guidance & supervision. Primary responsibilities are to ensure efficient operation of one or more sites. Duties include monitoring and assisting staff during shift times, assisting with an customer related issues that arise during shift times, issuing citations, maintaining a daily log of events, minor maintenance and custodial functions & performing other duties as assigned.

   What We Want From You:

   • Strong customer service skills
   • Previous supervisory experience preferred

   What We ll Provide

   (Full-Time Employee Only)
   Medical
   Dental
   Vision

   Life and Disability
   401K
   Paid Time Off (PTO)

   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

   • Frequently operate small office equipment such as a computer, tablet, and copier/printer, telephone.
   • Work is performed primarily outdoors.

   WORKING CONDITIONS:
   Work is performed outdoors for extended periods of time including up to the entire duration of shift.

   REEF Technology is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. REEF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. REEF complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right park supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your park supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit park supervisor 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 supervisors, 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 supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the park supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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