Recreation Program Supervisor- Youth Sports

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Please Apply By: Monday, February 2, 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 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!

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

• 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,…