Park & Recreation Manager- North Region Recreation Centers
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Park and Recreation Manager to the team! This position will oversee budgeting, recreation programming, and daily operations at multiple recreation facilities within our North Region. The incumbent will be responsible for participating in the strategic planning and planning for long- and short-range growth and development for 5 traditional recreation centers. This position will also be responsible for researching and developing new programs and developing/modifying existing facility policies and procedures. This full-time position may require the incumbent to work evenings and weekends depending on business needs. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
Requirements
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in area of assignment
- One (1) year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification
- 5+ years of recreation facility management experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage one of the park regions, recreation or nature centers and sports facilities to include staff, budgeting, purchasing, revenue attainment, human resource management, contract management, networking with neighborhood associations and other community organizations to provide recreational services
- Administer a fiscal management, develop annual budgets, monitor expenses and revenues
- Oversee maintenance management plan for assigned area and evaluate the effectiveness of the maintenance plan to provide clean, safe and attractive parks or facilities
- Assess assigned area conditions and recommends long range park capital needs
- Determine public community workshop schedules with citizens and implements workshop strategy to achieve community input
- Assess community needs and priorities and develops recommendations and action plans based upon professional standards and judgment
- Network with towns, churches, other government agencies, businesses, CMPD, outside organizations etc.
- Provide leadership and direction for asset management of facilities
- Monitor and coordinate opening, closing, customer service, security and safety
- Maintain, monitor and inspect inventories of equipment, supplies, rolling stock, facilities and undeveloped properties
- Facilitate the flow of information across department and division staffs
- Serve as the staff liaison to a district advisory council to include arranging meetings, establishing agendas and submitting minutes
- May need to response to emergency situations
- Approve contracted services and maintains contract compliance
- Supervise and participate in the planning of long and short range goals for the division
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- short term disability
- long term disability
- accident
- cancer
- critical illness
- medical bridge
- pet insurance
- dependent care flexible spending accounts
- healthcare flexible spending accounts
- commuter flexible spending accounts
- health savings account
- paid holiday
- vacation
- 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
- a defined benefit plan for retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
