Recreation Program Supervisor

Scope of Role Make a Difference Through Sports and Community Engagement Are you passionate about youth development, athletics, and creating positive experiences for young people? The City is seeking an energetic and organized Youth Sports Program Supervisor to lead and grow a dynamic youth sports program that serves children and families throughout the community. In this role, you will oversee a variety of youth athletic programs, including leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, and special events. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with participants, parents, coaches, schools, and community partners while creating safe, fun, and rewarding recreational experiences that help young athletes develop skills, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes.
• Build programs that strengthen community connections and family engagement.
• Lead exciting sports events and recreational opportunities that bring people together.
• Work in an active, collaborative, and team-oriented environment.
• Help shape the future of youth recreation within a growing community.

What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is a motivated recreation professional who enjoys working with youth, families, coaches, and community partners. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to providing exceptional recreational experiences.

Essential Duties

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates youth sports leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, and special athletic events for children and youth of various ages.
• Develops seasonal league schedules, coordinates team assignments, schedules practices and games, and manages facility and field allocations.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates volunteer coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and part-time athletic staff.
• Provides leadership and training to coaches and volunteers regarding sportsmanship, player development, safety procedures, City policies, and youth sports best practices.
• Establishes and enforces league rules, playing regulations, codes of conduct, and sportsmanship standards; resolves disputes and participant concerns.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for parents, coaches, participants, officials, schools, and community organizations regarding youth athletic programs.
• Coordinates registration processes, maintains participant records, manages team rosters, and ensures compliance with program requirements.
• Monitors athletic facilities before, during, and after events to ensure participant safety, facility readiness, and quality playing conditions.
• Inspects, inventories, purchases, and maintains athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies necessary for league and program operations.
• Collaborates with schools, athletic associations, community groups, and local organizations to enhance youth sports opportunities and community engagement.
• Promotes youth sports programs through social media, marketing materials, community outreach, presentations, sponsorship development, and public relations efforts.
• Assists in securing sponsorships, donations, and partnerships to support youth athletic programs and special events.
• Assists with budget preparation, grant applications, grant administration, purchase orders, and tracking program revenues and expenditures.
• Collects and analyzes participation data, evaluates program effectiveness, and makes recommendations for program improvements and future growth.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and risk management practices related to youth sports operations.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards, emergency procedures, and applicable athletic governing body regulations.
• Prepares required reports, maintains accurate program records, and assists with departmental planning initiatives.
• Assists with special events and other Parks and Recreation Department programs and activities as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in recreation administration, physical education, or related degree and experience in recreational programming with an emphasis on the special field of assignment (athletics, recreation, or nature programming); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within timeframe determined by the City.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of youth sports programming, league operations, and athletic event management.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate player development principles and positive youth development practices.
• Knowledge of athletic rules, regulations, risk management, and safety procedures.
• Ability to recruit, train, motivate, and supervise volunteers and staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth participants, parents, coaches, officials, and community partners.
• Ability to resolve conflicts professionally and maintain positive community relationships.
• Ability to organize multiple programs, schedules, facilities, and events simultaneously.
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and utilize recreation management software.
• Ability to promote sportsmanship, inclusion, teamwork, and participant development through youth athletics.

Physical Requirements Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds amount of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer terminal, utilize measuring devices, operate a motor vehicle, and inspect work of others.

Benefits

Albemarle will be a place where all people can develop their potential, bringing neighbors together to support a connected community rich in water, air, land, and opportunity.

We are dedicated to providing benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following:

• Medical insurance for individuals provided; competitive rates for dependent coverage
• Local Gov’t Employees Retirement System plan
• 401K & 457B
• Paid life insurance
• Optional dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and employee training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System

About the City Of Albemarle

The City of Albemarle is home to approximately 16,000 residents and is the county seat of Stanly County. Our city has a thriving business environment, distinctive homes and friendly neighborhoods. Its growing industrial and commercial sectors make Albemarle an attractive place tolive and work. Situated in the beautiful Uwharrie LakesRegion in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Albemarle is conveniently located near several of the state’s urban areas– Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.

Quality of Life

Albemarle is one of the principal communities of the Uwharries Lakes Region, an area that has been described as the "Central Park of North Carolina". This area is rich in cultural, historical, natural and recreational assets.

Albemarle and Stanly County provide an exceptional opportunity to live in a safe, attractive community that is ideal for raising families or for enjoying retirement. The area benefits from a moderate climate and a landscape of gently rolling hills. Albemarle boasts a variety of beautiful and diverse neighborhoods, both historic and new.