Part Time Recreation Specialist- Athletics

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Please Apply By: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Hiring Range: $20.71/hr - $27.18/hr

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 and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and dynamic Part Time Recreation Specialist to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing community‑based athletic programs for adults. In addition, they will assist with youth sports leagues, programs, and clinics. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading youth sports camps during the summer and assisting with other various facility needs.

The ideal candidate would be committed to developing strong relationships with our community and continually assess their needs for additional athletic services and programs. This position will work a flexible 29 hours per week to include mornings/daytime hours, evenings, rotating weekends and holidays based 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 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

• Athletic coaching and instruction experience
• Knowledge of operations for sports clinics and sports leagues

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
• Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk‑in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Referee at various sports activities
• Provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or lines person at games.
• Supervise children…