Sr Recreation Facility Manager- Park & Recreation

Overview

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

Please Apply By: Sunday, February 15, 2026

Hiring Range: $57,346.00/yr - $75,266.63/yr

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs.

This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.”

The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships.

Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to welcome a creative and innovative Sr Recreation Facility Manager to the team! This position will oversee daily operations and recreation activities at various recreation centers and satellite sites throughout Mecklenburg County. Our recreation services include but are not limited to summer camps, school day out programs, after school programs, and community events. Additionally, the selected candidate will manage our Meck Rec and Roll vehicle, the department’s mobile recreation program.

The incumbent will also provide leadership to recreation staff and oversee their training and recreation program implementation. They will also participate in fiscal management and budget planning for recreation sites under their supervision. The selected candidate will be instrumental in developing and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external partners to enable us to continue serving our community well. The preferred candidate will possess strong leadership competencies and be well-versed in leading diverse teams.

This position will be required to work evenings and weekends as needed based upon business needs.

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!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of recreational supervisory experience
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification
• Strong community engagement experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage program and customer service staff, programs and maintenance
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies, neighborhood groups and user groups for developing an effective recreation plan for the community
• Manage all contracts with agencies, vendors and instructors
• Manage fiscal management, budget…