ASSISTANT PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR

About the Town of Mooresville 

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville
 We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role

The Assistant Parks & Recreation Director provides strategic leadership and daily operational oversight for the Recreation, Athletics, and Buildings & Grounds Divisions of the Parks & Recreation Department. This position is responsible for managing staff, overseeing recreational programming and park maintenance operations, developing budgets, administering grants, and supporting the Department's mission of providing high-quality parks, facilities, programs, and services to the community.

The Assistant Parks & Recreation Director works collaboratively with Town departments, community organizations, schools, and residents to ensure the effective delivery of services and long-term planning for the department. This position also serves as the Director of Parks & Recreation in the Director's absence. Work requires strong leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and public engagement skills. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Parks & Recreation.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Recreation, Athletics, and Buildings & Grounds Divisions

• Manage and administer a comprehensive system of recreation programs, athletics, parks, facilities, and maintenance services

• Coordinate communication and collaboration between programming and maintenance staff to ensure efficient service delivery

• Direct the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of youth and adult recreation programs, athletics, camps, after-school programs, cultural arts, special events, and other community offerings

• Evaluate program performance and community needs to develop new programs and improve existing services

• Oversee the department website to ensure program information is accurate, current, and accessible

• Supervise the maintenance of parks, athletic facilities, cemeteries, landscapes, Town buildings, and other public facilities

• Assist in developing preventive maintenance plans and capital asset replacement schedules

• Ensure parks and facilities are safe, well-maintained, and ready for public use through routine inspections and ongoing maintenance programs

• Develop, prepare, justify, and administer division budgets while monitoring expenditures and achieving revenue goals

• Recommend fees for recreation programs based on cost recovery objectives

• Research, prepare, and administer grant applications to support departmental initiatives and capital projects

• Recruit, hire, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate full-time, part-time, seasonal, and intermittent staff

• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and promote employee development and accountability

• Assist staff in resolving operational issues, customer concerns, and employee relations matters

• Develop, update, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards

• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, community organizations, schools, elected officials, and Town departments

• Represent the Parks & Recreation Department through community meetings, committees, public events, and other outreach opportunities

• Respond to public inquiries regarding programs, facilities, services, and departmental operations

• Coordinate schedules, maintain departmental records, and prepare operational reports and statistics

• Communicate departmental plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the public

• Operate a Town vehicle in the performance of assigned duties

• Serve as Director of Parks & Recreation in the Director's absence

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Parks & Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, or a closely related field

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal parks and recreation, including recreation programming and parks maintenance management

• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification within three (3) years of hire

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License