Mecklenburg County
Recreation Program Supervisor- Fitness and Athletics
Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 Hiring Range:
$52,132.00/yr - $68,423.25/yr Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Recreation Program Supervisor to the team. This position will assess, plan, implement and evaluate athletic leagues, tournaments, clinics, specialty camps, and fitness & wellness programs at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will advise and supervise staff in the overall functions of sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, camps, and programs while ensuring quality control, consistent rules/regulations, and coordination. They will also develop and implement fitness programs and schedules for a variety of ages. This position will develop and monitor official contracts, instructor contracts and specialty camp contracts. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in creating relationships and partnerships with community organizations, external agencies, local businesses, and area school systems to develop effective sport and fitness programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing athletic programs and knowledge of fitness trends, equipment and classes to improve services and offerings to the community. This position will work nights, weekends and holidays based on business and facility needs and will serve as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis. POSITION SUMMARY Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Recreation Program Supervisor to the team! This position will assess, plan, implement and evaluate athletic leagues, tournaments, clinics, specialty camps, and fitness & wellness programs at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will advise and supervise staff in the overall functions of sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, camps, and programs while ensuring quality control, consistent rules/regulations, and coordination. Further, they will also develop and implement fitness programs and schedules for a variety of ages. This position will develop and monitor official contracts, instructor contracts and specialty camp contracts. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in creating relationships and partnerships with community organizations, external agencies, local businesses, and area school systems to develop effective sport and fitness programs. Along with extensive experience managing athletic programs, the preferred candidate will have knowledge of fitness trends, equipment and classes to improve our services and offerings to the community. This position will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays based on business and facility needs and will serve as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS At least 5 years of experience managing athletic programs for youth and adults Experience working in a membership-based facility Experience supervising fitness/wellness programs and facilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervise the recreation activities of groups within a program, assigned district, or center Supervise recreational activities such as summer programs, after-school programs, community centers, special events, youth and adult sports programs Stimulate interest in recreational activities within the area of assignment through contacts and liaison with interested groups and individuals Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of staff and volunteer personnel at the assigned location Participate in staff conferences in planning comprehensive recreation programs Conduct staff meetings with personnel to discuss plans, programs, and problems Investigate and take action on requests, suggestions or complaints concerning recreation services in the assigned area Provide leadership, equipment and facilities to staff members and the community Responsible for inventory control of equipment and materials allocated to a particular program Respond to emergency situations as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in recreational programming; One (1) year of supervisory experience Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education or a related field. Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?
Yes Licenses/Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid Computer Skills:
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge:
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation programs and the needs of all levels and age groups; Facilities and equipment required in both indoor and outdoor recreation activities; Program assessment, planning, development, coordination, and evaluation applicable to the assigned area Skills:
Develop, promote, schedule and coordinate programs, classes and special events; Analyze specific community recreation needs and adopt programs to meet needs; Oral and written communication including public speaking; Data entry, program and/or course entry and scheduling, facility scheduling as needed and computer-based registration processes; Keeping accurate records including registration, deposits, receipts and community data; Problem solving, organizing workloads and meeting deadlines; Meeting the needs of diverse populations Abilities:
Collaboration; Communication; Decision Making; Delegating Responsibility; Developing Others; Facilitate Change; Planning and Organizing; Applied Learning; Building Trust; Customer Focus; Initiating Action; Leadership Disposition; Safety Awareness COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement. WORK ENVIRONMENT Works indoors with loud noises REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 Hiring Range:
$52,132.00/yr - $68,423.25/yr Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Recreation Program Supervisor to the team. This position will assess, plan, implement and evaluate athletic leagues, tournaments, clinics, specialty camps, and fitness & wellness programs at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will advise and supervise staff in the overall functions of sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, camps, and programs while ensuring quality control, consistent rules/regulations, and coordination. They will also develop and implement fitness programs and schedules for a variety of ages. This position will develop and monitor official contracts, instructor contracts and specialty camp contracts. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in creating relationships and partnerships with community organizations, external agencies, local businesses, and area school systems to develop effective sport and fitness programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing athletic programs and knowledge of fitness trends, equipment and classes to improve services and offerings to the community. This position will work nights, weekends and holidays based on business and facility needs and will serve as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis. POSITION SUMMARY Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Recreation Program Supervisor to the team! This position will assess, plan, implement and evaluate athletic leagues, tournaments, clinics, specialty camps, and fitness & wellness programs at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will advise and supervise staff in the overall functions of sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, camps, and programs while ensuring quality control, consistent rules/regulations, and coordination. Further, they will also develop and implement fitness programs and schedules for a variety of ages. This position will develop and monitor official contracts, instructor contracts and specialty camp contracts. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in creating relationships and partnerships with community organizations, external agencies, local businesses, and area school systems to develop effective sport and fitness programs. Along with extensive experience managing athletic programs, the preferred candidate will have knowledge of fitness trends, equipment and classes to improve our services and offerings to the community. This position will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays based on business and facility needs and will serve as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS At least 5 years of experience managing athletic programs for youth and adults Experience working in a membership-based facility Experience supervising fitness/wellness programs and facilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervise the recreation activities of groups within a program, assigned district, or center Supervise recreational activities such as summer programs, after-school programs, community centers, special events, youth and adult sports programs Stimulate interest in recreational activities within the area of assignment through contacts and liaison with interested groups and individuals Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of staff and volunteer personnel at the assigned location Participate in staff conferences in planning comprehensive recreation programs Conduct staff meetings with personnel to discuss plans, programs, and problems Investigate and take action on requests, suggestions or complaints concerning recreation services in the assigned area Provide leadership, equipment and facilities to staff members and the community Responsible for inventory control of equipment and materials allocated to a particular program Respond to emergency situations as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in recreational programming; One (1) year of supervisory experience Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education or a related field. Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?
Yes Licenses/Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid Computer Skills:
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge:
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation programs and the needs of all levels and age groups; Facilities and equipment required in both indoor and outdoor recreation activities; Program assessment, planning, development, coordination, and evaluation applicable to the assigned area Skills:
Develop, promote, schedule and coordinate programs, classes and special events; Analyze specific community recreation needs and adopt programs to meet needs; Oral and written communication including public speaking; Data entry, program and/or course entry and scheduling, facility scheduling as needed and computer-based registration processes; Keeping accurate records including registration, deposits, receipts and community data; Problem solving, organizing workloads and meeting deadlines; Meeting the needs of diverse populations Abilities:
Collaboration; Communication; Decision Making; Delegating Responsibility; Developing Others; Facilitate Change; Planning and Organizing; Applied Learning; Building Trust; Customer Focus; Initiating Action; Leadership Disposition; Safety Awareness COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement. WORK ENVIRONMENT Works indoors with loud noises REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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