Recreation Facility Manager

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Hiring Range: $52,132.00/yr - $68,423.25/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.

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to add a dynamic Recreation Facility Manager to the team! This position will oversee daily operations at Berewick Recreation Center and a secondary recreation site located at Winget Park Elementary School. This includes but is not limited to supervising recreation staff, overseeing recreation activities and programming, managing rentals, and leading community outreach efforts. This position will also be responsible for budget planning and management for both locations.

In addition, the incumbent will be an essential member of the team in creating strong and positive relationships with the community as well as internal partners and other external stakeholders. The preferred candidate would have strong experience leading a recreation staff and possess a proactive approach to staying updated on industry trends. This position may work evenings and weekends based on business/facility 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!

• At least 3‑5 years’ recreational leadership experience
• Recreation program planning experience
• Commitment to building and maintaining strong community partnerships

• Manage fiscal management, budget planning, implementation, execution and monitoring achievement of defined facility revenue and expense goals
• Monitor facility revenue through daily admissions, facility passes, fitness, wellness, and recreation programs, and facility rentals
• Manage staff including maintenance, program staff and customer service staff
• Manage and monitor vendor, agency, and individual contracts
• Participate in staff conferences in planning comprehensive recreation programs
• Investigate and take action on requests, suggestions or…