Community Parks Supervisor

## Community Parks Supervisor Apply:
Onsite Work:
Rio Vista Park, Peoria, AZ:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR100399

Application Deadline:

October 25, 2026
** Salary Range:
** Min $77,705.25 - Mid $96,355.13 - Max $To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please .
** Department:
** Parks and Recreation
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* Minimum Requirements:

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* Education:

*** Two-Year Associates Degree or Equivalent.  
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* Experience:

*** Minimum of three years of related experience. Requires a broad knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures.  
** Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements:
*** Valid Driver's License upon hire.  
** Preferred / Desirable Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Parks and Recreation, Landscape Management, or a related field.
* Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in parks, landscape, turfgrass, athletic field, irrigation, or related operations, including knowledge of maintenance practices, equipment, workflow systems, budgeting, and operational procedures.
* Three or more years of supervisory experience.
* Experience in a municipal or government setting.
* Experience managing multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations.
* Experience with athletic fields, turfgrass, irrigation, and water conservation.
* Experience with budgeting, zero-based budgeting, purchasing, and staffing projections.
* Certified Landscape Professional (ALCP).
* Irrigation Association certification, such as CIT, CLIA, or CGIA.
* Sustainable Landscape Management certification (SLM).  
** Hiring Range:** $77,705 - $96,355 DOE
** Tell me more.....
** The Community Parks Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, staff supervision, resource management, and service delivery of the City's three Community Parks:
Rio Vista, Pioneer, and Paloma. The position is based at Rio Vista Community Park and directly supervises six Community Park Coordinators, with two Coordinators assigned to each park.  The three Community Parks encompass approximately 225 acres, including 83 acres of maintained turf and 63 acres of landscaped granite areas, with a combined water allocation of nearly 500 acre-feet. The position plays a significant role in water management and conservation in support of the City's Water Security Council Priority and Initiative.  

The position provides leadership for athletic field and turf management, irrigation oversight, budgeting, staffing, safety and regulatory compliance, equipment and chemical management, purchasing, contractor coordination, and operational projects. The position also works closely with Recreation, Arts & Culture, Irrigation, and Parks and Recreation management to ensure consistent standards, safe field conditions, fiscal responsibility, and quality customer service across all three Community Parks.

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* Essential Responsibilities:

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* ** Supervise and develop six Community Parks Coordinators**, providing direction, coaching, accountability, and performance management to ensure consistent operations across all three parks.
* ** Oversee operations and maintenance across approximately 225 acres**, establishing consistent standards for turf, landscapes, athletic fields, irrigation, equipment, safety, and overall park appearance.
* ** Manage approximately 83 acres of turf**, coordinating agronomic practices, field preparation, aerification, fertilization, laser leveling, reconditioning, turf replacement, seasonal maintenance, and field playability.
* ** Oversee water management and irrigation operations**, including approximately 500 acre-feet of annual water allocation. Monitor water use, irrigation performance, scheduling, repairs, conservation…