Senior & Community Recreation Lead

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

Job summary

The City of Albemarle is seeking a Recreation Program Supervisor to deliver high-quality programs and events for adults 50+. You will plan, coordinate, implement, and oversee a range of activities, while engaging volunteers and partners to support citywide events.

This on-site role requires strong organization and communication in a community setting. You will manage senior programming, community outreach, and special events, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, physical education, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid certification (within the timeframes specified by supervisor).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, fundraise, and promote the Uwharrie Senior Games program in accordance with North Carolina Senior Games guidelines.
• Coordinate year-round outreach, education, classes, trips, and special events for older adults through collaboration with local agencies.
• Plan, organize, promote, and facilitate recreation activities for a variety of population groups, including classes, educational programs, special events, day trips, and other assigned activities.
• Recruit, train, assign, and supervise volunteers, coaches, officials, and paid staff.
• Maintain consistent rules, policies, and procedures; apply solution-based thinking to resolve conflicts.
• Plan, coordinate, promote, and facilitate special events, including Uwharrie Senior Games ceremonies, Thursday Nights at the Station, and other Citywide events.
• Assist in obtaining and retaining event sponsors, partners, and supporters.
• Support event logistics, staffing, vendor coordination, volunteer management, and on-site implementation.
• Prepare event materials, schedules, promotional documents, press releases, and other communications as needed.
• Assist in creating flyers, marketing materials, and other promotional content consistent with departmental branding.
• Schedule program spaces, secure facilities for events, and coordinate with departmental staff on setup needs.
• Monitor the recreation center to ensure safe, clean, and well-maintained facilities; open/close building as needed.
• Assist in developing and executing departmental policies and procedures.
• Support grant activities including locating opportunities, preparing applications, administering awards, and tracking inventory and supplies.
• Use RecDesk for program registration, rentals, and transactions; Torch for Senior Games athlete registration; use social media to promote programs.
• Serve as a liaison with public and private agencies; assist with preparing regular and special reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Program planning

Volunteer management

Event coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation

Job description

The City of Albemarle is seeking a Recreation Program Supervisor to deliver high-quality programs and events for adults 50+. You will plan, coordinate, implement, and oversee a range of activities, while engaging volunteers and partners to support citywide events.

This on-site role requires strong organization and communication in a community setting. You will manage senior programming, community outreach, and special events, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring adherence to