Recreation Program Supervisor- Youth Sports

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to add a Recreation Program Supervisor to the team! This position will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and marketing our youth sports programs and activities across the County. A few of our youth sports offering are basketball, flag football, baseball, track & field, soccer and volleyball. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing our Youth Sports team, scheduling all tournaments, clinics, and special athletic events. In addition, they will work with internal and external customers, including vendors to ensure successful youth athletic operations. The selected candidate will be a key member of our team in building and maintaining partnerships within the department and with community partners. The preferred candidate would have extensive knowledge/understanding of league and tournament scheduling and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position will be based at Revolution Park Sports Academy and will be required to work nights and weekends based upon athletic schedules. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, 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 four (4) years of experience in recreational programming
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Bachelor's Degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education or a related field
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
First Aid/CPR
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
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
Develop, promote, schedule and coordinate programs, classes and special events
Analyze specific community recreation needs and to 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
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness
Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively
Facilitate Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
Leadership Disposition: Demonstrating the traits, inclinations, and dispositions that characterize successful leaders; exhibiting behavior styles that meet the demands of the leader role
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Nice To Haves

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification
Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) Certification
Experience with community-based sports/recreation programs

Responsibilities

Supervise the recreation activities of groups within a program, assigned district, or center
Supervise such recreational activities 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
Responds to emergency situations as needed

Benefits

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