Athletic Facility Manager - Mecklenburg County Sportsplex

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina | Type: Full-time | Salary: $52,132.00/yr - $68,423.25/yr

About the role

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking an innovative and dynamic Athletic Facility Manager to assist in the management and operation of the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. This position involves planning, organizing, and directing athletic reservations, tournaments, and stadium events, as well as leading staff trainings and contributing to professional development. The incumbent will review and complete reservation requests, plan large events, manage vendors and contracts, and collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure daily facility readiness. The role also offers opportunities to explore new marketing strategies, facility management solutions, and other innovations to maintain the Sportsplex as a premier athletic facility.

The preferred candidate will have strong experience in event operations and a proven ability to create and maintain professional and community partnerships. This full-time position requires availability during 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 located on 175 acres in south Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility features:

• Nine synthetic turf multipurpose fields
• Two championship-quality natural grass multipurpose fields
• A 5,000-seat natural grass stadium

The Sportsplex hosts a robust year-round schedule of local, regional, and national events for youth, high school, collegiate, amateur, and professional athletics. It accommodates a wide range of sports, including soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, and football. Recent marquee events include:

• NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships
• Pop Warner National Championships
• MLS NEXT Pro matches
• U.S. Open Cup
• Big South Conference and South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Soccer Championships
• SAC Lacrosse Championships
• Professional and international team training camps
• Numerous national and regional tournaments

Responsibilities

• Manage fiscal operations, including budget planning, implementation, execution, and monitoring of facility revenue and expense goals
• Monitor facility revenue through daily admissions, facility passes, fitness, wellness, and recreation programs, and facility rentals
• Supervise maintenance, program, and customer service staff
• Manage and monitor vendor, agency, and individual contracts
• Participate in staff conferences to plan comprehensive recreation programs
• Investigate and address requests, suggestions, or complaints regarding recreation services
• Introduce new programs, equipment, and facilities to staff and the community
• Order equipment and supplies and maintain inventory control
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies, neighborhood groups, and user groups to develop effective recreation plans
• Respond to emergency situations
• Complete and maintain statistical reports on programming, attendance, facility usage, and other relevant topics
• Promote facility use for recreational activities and rental opportunities
• Supervise full-time, part-time, and temporary employees, including creating schedules, coaching, and conducting annual reviews
• Approve program proposals
• Complete monthly safety checklists and site inspections

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in recreation programming
• One (1) year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Park and Recreation, or a related field
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License with County Driving Privileges
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and run reports in Active software and Advantage

Athletic facility management experience and experience facilitating staff trainings are highly preferred.

About Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) enriches the lives of residents by providing recreational opportunities, open space, and nature education programs for individuals of all ages and abilities. MCPRD serves over 1.1 million residents across Charlotte, six towns, and unincorporated areas, covering 523 square miles. The department manages over 22,500 acres, including 290+ parks, nature preserves, greenways, and facilities. With a budget exceeding $71 million, MCPRD employs approximately 450 full-time staff and over 1,000 part-time and seasonal staff. MCPRD is a 2012 Gold Medal winner and is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).