Recreation Program Supervisor

Recreation Program Supervisor

Salary

$51,111.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00044

Department

Recreation and Senior Services

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

Responsible for performing activities related to planning, developing, implementing and evaluating youth and adult athletic sports leagues including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, flag football, baseball, soccer, and softball as well as special events. Attends and supervises games, camps and tournaments. Positions are responsible for interpreting and enforcing sport rules and regulations as well as monitoring budgets and ensuring program bills are paid. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Serve as a lead to lower level Parks & Recreation staff, which includes: prioritizing and assigning work; training staff on work methods and procedures; and/or, performing other related activities.

Plans, coordinates, organizes, and supervises the activities related to specialized athletic activities and programs; ensures appropriate equipment and materials are available for the successful operations of assigned program(s).

Determines league schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; enrolls participants; informs participants of program changes, cancellations and refunds.

Represents the department with the public and with outside groups, organizations, and agencies; responds to a wide variety of questions, comments, and/or concerns; resolves related complaints.

Prepares and maintains a variety of records and/or reports related to assigned programs, including financial reports that summarize and/or outline incoming and outgoing funds and programming plans.

Maintains all athletic programs, registrations, and facility reservations on a computerized system.

Provides customer service to the general public, which includes: handling cash, answering telephones, reconciling the cash register and receipts, registering customers for programs, taking facility reservations, and/or performing other related activities.

Coordinates and/or participates in a variety of meetings, seminars, conferences, training sessions, and/or other related events.

Solicits sponsorships from businesses to provide funding for uniforms

Assists with special events, which includes: setting up and tearing down for events; ensuring applicable equipment and supplies are readily available; and/or, performing other related activities.

Publicizes, markets, and promotes programs using a variety of media sources; oversees the distribution and/or dissemination of promotional materials.

Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.

Monitors patrons utilizing athletic facilities. Identifies and resolves potentially hazardous situations.

Participates in preparing and monitoring division budget.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of recreational programming and operations in assigned area of responsibility;

Knowledge of modern office equipment;

Knowledge of program marketing theories, principles, and practices;

Knowledge of applicable age-appropriate activities, programs, and materials;

Knowledge of community demographics;

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, regulations, policies, rules, and regulations.

Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work to lower level staff and volunteers;

Skilled in performing bookkeeping activities;

Skilled in developing and monitoring budgets;

Skilled in exercising good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations;

Skilled in scheduling programs and events;

Skilled in overseeing recreation program sites and equipment;

Skilled in planning, developing, supervising, and managing programs and/or events;

Skilled in evaluating program effectiveness;

Skilled in preparing and maintaining records and reports;

Skilled in interpreting and explaining policies and procedures;

Skilled in handling cash;

Skilled in mediating conflict;

Skilled in coordinating and monitoring the work of volunteers;

Skilled in providing customer service;

Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;

Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Recreation Administration or related field and some athletics and recreation program experience.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances)
• Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability)

and more!

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

Retirement

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 Deferred Compensation

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

Special Separation Allowance

The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.

125 Flexible Benefit Plan

Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

• Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
• Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

LEAVE PROGRAMS

Vacation Leave

For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.

Sick Leave

For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

Holidays

The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.

The following holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day,
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and
• Three (3) days at Christmas.

Military Leave

Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.

Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.

Civil Leave

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

Family Medical Leave Act

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

Wellness Center and Telemedicine

We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.

All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and/or a State or Federal statute, the policy/statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.

Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.

Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).

Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDAs Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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Describe your process for planning and implementing a new youth or adult league.

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How do you evaluate the success of an athletic program beyond just participant numbers?

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Give an example of a time you had to adapt an athletic program or event due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., severe weather, low registration, facility closure).

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Describe your experience with athletic field or facility scheduling and maintenance coordination.

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How do you handle budget preparation, revenue projections, and expense tracking for athletic programs?

Required Question

Employer Nash County

Address 120 W. Washington Street

Nashville, North Carolina, 27856

Phone 252-459-9853

Website http://www.nashcountync.gov