Recreation Facility Manager — Lead Community Programs

Mecklenburg County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is seeking a Recreation Facility Manager to oversee daily operations at Southview Recreation Center. The role includes supervising staff, managing programming, rentals, and budget planning, and fostering community partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in recreation programming, plus at least 1 year in supervision, and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration or related field. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in recreation programming.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisor training program.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Park and Recreation or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiscal management, budget planning, implementation, execution and monitoring achievement of defined facility revenue and expense goals.
• Monitor facility revenue through daily admissions, facility passes, fitness, wellness, and recreation programs, and facility rentals.
• Manage staff including maintenance, program staff and customer service staff.
• Manage and monitors vendor, agency, and individual contracts.
• Responding to emergency situations.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies, neighborhood groups and user groups for developing an effective recreation plan for the community.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Park and Recreation or a related field

Job description

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is seeking a Recreation Facility Manager to oversee daily operations at Southview Recreation Center. The role includes supervising staff, managing programming, rentals, and budget planning, and fostering community partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in recreation programming, plus at least 1 year in supervision, and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration or related field. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is required.