Parking Supervisor | Part-Time | Rupp Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The part-time Parking Supervisor at Rupp Arena provides frontline leadership and operational support to parking staff during events and daily venue operations. This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination, supervision, and execution of parking operations to ensure safe, efficient traffic flow and a positive guest experience. The Parking Supervisor serves as a key on‑site resource for Parking Attendants, acting as a liaison between staff, management, and other event operations teams.

The Parking Supervisor oversees the deployment of parking attendants, confirms post assignments, and ensures staff are properly equipped and following established procedures and safety guidelines. This role includes monitoring performance, providing real‑time coaching, and addressing operational issues as they arise. The supervisor is expected to model professionalism, accountability, and strong customer service while maintaining a visible and supportive presence throughout assigned shifts.

In addition to staff oversight, the Parking Supervisor assists with traffic control planning and execution during event ingress and egress, adjusting staffing or traffic patterns as needed based on volume, weather conditions, or unforeseen challenges. The role requires situational awareness and sound judgment to identify safety hazards, respond to incidents, and elevate concerns to parking management or venue leadership in a timely and appropriate manner.

The Part‑Time Parking Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring proper use, tracking, and return of parking equipment, including traffic control devices and signage. Accurate documentation, including incident reports, equipment issues, and staff‑related concerns, is an essential component of the role. The supervisor may assist with training new attendants, reinforcing policies, and ensuring compliance with venue standards. This position requires the ability to work in a fast‑paced, event‑driven environment, being outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills are critical, as the Parking Supervisor must effectively interact with staff, guests, law enforcement, and event partners.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00.

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until May 15, 2026.

Lexington is an active and thriving market craving an active and welcoming venue for events. The heart of any thriving community is its downtown—and Lexington Center and the historic Rupp Arena are truly the heart of downtown Lexington and one of the most widely‑recognized entertainment venues in North America. Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, is fast becoming “the must‑play venue.” The 20,000‑seat arena, affectionately referred to by some as “the Cathedral of College Basketball,” is home to the National Champion University of Kentucky men’s basketball program and has played host to some of the most talented and award‑winning musicians/artists in the world, including U2, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, and many others.

Central Bank Center is our convention side, with over 99k sf of exhibition space, 24k sf each of meeting and ballroom space, 50k of hospitality space, 10k sf of flexible space, and over 2500 covered and uncovered parking spaces. Both venues are additionally joined in entertaining this area by the Lexington Opera House, showcasing Broadway talent through collaborative bookings of Broadway shows, small venue concerts, and local arts.

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