Recreation Supervisor

Charlotte, County of (FL); Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of engaging programs and events for residents and visitors. The role combines leadership, creativity, and operational oversight to supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality customer experiences.

The position emphasizes partnership development, public outreach, and the creation of innovative recreational opportunities that serve the community’s needs and enhance county facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; five (5) years of recreation programming lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of county policies, codes, and administrative regulations governing recreation services.
• Experience with program planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of engaging programs and community events.
• Oversee facility operations, supervise staff, manage budgets and projects, ensure quality customer service.
• Develop community partnerships and promote programs through outreach and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Public engagement

Budget management

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lead. Create. Inspire. Become Our Next Recreation Supervisor!

Are you passionate about building strong communities and creating memorable experiences? Join our team as a Recreation Supervisor and play a key role in developing engaging programs, coordinating exciting special events, and leading operations at one of our recreational facilities. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting with the public, collaborating across departments, and bringing innovative ideas to life. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leadership and community engagement, and are ready to inspire others through recreation and service, we want to hear from you!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

As our Recreation Supervisor, you will lead the planning and delivery of engaging programs, community events, and recreational activities that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike. This role combines leadership, creativity, and operational expertise as you oversee facility operations, supervise and mentor staff, manage budgets and projects, and ensure exceptional customer service experiences. You will also play a key role in building community partnerships, promoting programs through public outreach, and developing innovative recreational opportunities that make a lasting impact throughout the County.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree
  • Preferred:
    • Health
    • Physical Education
    • Recreation
    • Leisure Services
• Five (5) years of experience in recreation programming, to include lead or supervisory experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job‑related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of County codes, ordinances, and federal, state, and local administrative regulations governing assigned areas of discipline.
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government; ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi‑line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to develop and execute training materials for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to develop effective proposals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with the public in a positive and effective manner; to work well in teams; be self‑motivated and receive and execute direction.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, walking, sitting, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Dependent upon position assignment, may frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an Affir… Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.