Community Center Operations Lead - Rentals, Pools & Staff

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kinston is seeking a Community Center Manager to oversee daily operations, room rentals, and facility maintenance at the Kinston Community Center. You will coordinate events, supervise staff, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the building and pool areas.

The role includes hiring and training lifeguards, maintaining records, monitoring budgets, and responding to patron questions. Experience in recreation administration or related field is preferred, with valid NC driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation administration or related field.
• Experience with managing center programs and staff.
• Knowledge of pool operations and safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate rentals and events.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the community center.
• Schedule rentals and coordinate room setups.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff including lifeguards.
• Inspect pool operations and maintain chemical logs.
• Prepare center budget and manage records.

Skills

Staff supervision

Lifeguard supervision

Budgeting

Event coordination

Safety compliance

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Degree in recreation administration or related field

Tools

Membership software

Pool management equipment

Job description

City of Kinston is seeking a Community Center Manager to oversee daily operations, room rentals, and facility maintenance at the Kinston Community Center. You will coordinate events, supervise staff, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the building and pool areas.

The role includes hiring and training lifeguards, maintaining records, monitoring budgets, and responding to patron questions. Experience in recreation administration or related field is preferred, with valid NC driver’s license and