Outside Grounds Supervisor

Description

National Western | Denver, CO

We are National Western—an organization rooted in more than 120 years of history and driven by a mission to strengthen American agriculture through education, youth development, and community connection. We are stewards of the Western way of life, grounded in the values of courage, pride, integrity, grit, and loyalty. Each January, we bring this mission to life through the legendary National Western Stock Show—one of the world’s premier Western lifestyle, rodeo, and livestock entertainment events—welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests from across the globe.

Beyond the Stock Show, we operate The Legacy, a world-class, year-round destination for events, experiences, and cultural connections in the heart of Denver. We are more than an event—we are a brand that lives at the intersection of heritage, community, and culture—shaping how Western lifestyle shows up in the modern world.

The Outside Grounds team supports event set-up and tear-down, grounds maintenance, snow removal, waste management, and complex operations using heavy equipment, vehicles, and specialized tools.

As the Outside Grounds Supervisor, you will lead and oversee the daily operations of the Outside Grounds department. You will be responsible for planning and prioritizing work, directing team members, coordinating with Event Operations and other departments, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a working supervisor position that requires hands-on participation alongside your team. You will regularly operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, and other machinery to support event operations, deliveries, snow removal, and grounds maintenance activities.

The Outside Grounds Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, enforcing organizational safety policies, ensuring OSHA compliance, monitoring equipment condition, coordinating repairs and preventive maintenance, and developing team members through coaching and training.

Reports to:

Sr. Manager of Operations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• Significant experience operating heavy equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, tractors, loaders, and dump trucks, as well as experience using hand, power, and landscaping tools.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience, including scheduling staff, assigning work, training employees, and ensuring accountability for performance and safety standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Candidates must also possess a clean and current MVR and successfully complete a pre-employment drug test.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and work on their feet for extended periods.
• Comfortable with working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work safely around livestock and other animals.
• Able to communicate fluently in English.

National Western Complex is a multi-purpose indoor and outdoor commercial and agricultural complex where dusty conditions and animals may exist. While performing the duties of this job, work is performed both indoors and outside in all weather conditions, including extreme…