Sports Fields Supervisor at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County – Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln Parks and Recreation is looking for a Sports Fields Supervisor to keep our outdoor athletic fields in championship condition and games running smoothly. If you’re ready to combine leadership, organization, and a love for sports, this role offers the chance to make a real difference, both on and off the field. From scheduling games and tournaments to supervising staff and overseeing concessions, this role ensures our community has great places to play under the open sky

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the schedule of city outdoor sports fields for leagues, clubs, tournaments, schools, and community members.
• Oversee concessions at outdoor ballfield complexes (like Densmore and Lewis) from staffing to inventory.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and revenue tied to outdoor field use and concessions.
• Keep fields game-ready by working with ballfield maintenance staff to ensure safe, well-kept turf, diamonds, and grounds.
• Build partnerships with organizations, leagues, and community groups that use our outdoor facilities.

Why You’ll Love It

• You’ll play a central role in shaping community sports and recreation in Lincoln.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values both hard work and good humor.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• The satisfaction of knowing you’ve created spaces where teamwork, milestones, and memories happen.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by college-level coursework in recreation, physical education or related field plus two years of experience working with people of all age groups in a recreational setting involving athletic program and staff supervision; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Hours:
Full-Time Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30 with evenings & weekends as needed.