Athletic Facility Manager - Mecklenburg County Sportsplex

Details

Posted: 24-Jul-26

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,132.00/yr - $68,423.25/yr

Categories:

Operations

Sector:

Venues/Facilities

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for an innovative and dynamic Athletic Facility Manager to join our team! This position will assist in the management and operation of the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. In addition to planning, organizing, and directing athletic reservations, tournaments and stadium events, this position will also lead staff trainings and have an integral role in continued professional development amongst our team. The incumbent will have an important role in reviewing and completing reservation requests, planning for large events, managing vendors and contracts, and working with the maintenance team to ensure the facility is ready each day. Additionally, the Facility Manager will have opportunities to explore new marketing strategies, facility management solutions, and other areas of innovation to ensure the facility continues to be at the forefront of premier athletic facilities. The preferred candidate would have strong experience in event operations and be well-versed in creating and maintaining strong professional and community partnerships. This full-time position will require some evenings, weekends and holidays based on event schedules.

Facility Information: The Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, recognized as the 2023 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Professional Soccer Field of the Year, is a premier regional sports complex situated on 175 acres in south Charlotte, North Carolina. The Sportsplex features nine synthetic turf multipurpose fields, two championship-quality natural grass multipurpose fields, and a 5,000-seat natural grass stadium. The facility hosts a robust year-round schedule of local, regional, and national events, serving youth, high school, collegiate, amateur, and professional athletics. Designed to accommodate a wide range of field sports, the complex regularly hosts soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, football, and other athletic competitions. Recent marquee events include the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Soccer Championships, Pop Warner National Championships, MLS NEXT Pro matches, the U.S. Open Cup, Big South Conference and South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Soccer Championships, SAC Lacrosse Championships, professional and international team training camps, and numerous national and regional tournaments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Athletic facility management experience highly preferred
• Experience facilitating staff trainings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 monitors vendor, agency and individual contracts
• Participate in staff conferences in planning comprehensive recreation programs
• Investigate and take action on requests, suggestions or complaints concerning recreation services
• Provide leadership by introducing new programs, equipment and facilities to staff members and the community
• Order equipment and supplies as needed
• Responsible for inventory control of equipment and materials allocated to programs
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies, neighborhood groups and user groups for developing an effective recreation plan for the community
• Respond to emergency situations
• Complete and maintain statistical reports on programming, attendance, facility usage and other necessary topics.
• Promote the use of a facility for recreational use and rental opportunities.
• Supervise full-time, part time and temporary employees.
• Create and manage staff schedules, coaching employees and annual reviews.
• Approve program proposals.
• Complete monthly safety checklists and site inspections

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in recreation programming; One (1) year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program

Education: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Park and Recreation or a related field

Combination of relevant experience and education accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges

Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to learn and run reports in Active software and Advantage

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About Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD; Department) strives to enrich the lives of residents by providing recreational opportunities, open space, and nature education programs for all individuals regardless of age or ability. MCPRD plays a critical role in ensuring that Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the County "will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, LEARN, WORK, and RECREATE." MCRD serves a population exceeding 1.1 million residents located in the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the County covering a total of 523 square miles. The Department manages over 22,500 acres and 290+ parks, nature preserves, greenways, and facilities. The Department's budget exceeds $71 million and includes approximately 450 full-time staff and over 1,000 part-time and seasonal staff. MCPRD was a 2012 Gold Medal winner and is Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accredited.

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