Salary: $79,322.62 - $118,983.94 Annually
Location : Holly Springs, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Community Center & Programs
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Holly Springs Parks & Recreation is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate with a passion and vision for recreation management to join the team as the Hunt Center Manager. This position is a member of the department leadership team and will be responsible for the overall operations of the Hunt Recreation Center and the associated programs, events and services.
The Hunt Center Manager reports directly to the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. The work schedule is typical business hours, with frequent nights and weekends required. Annual salary starts at
$79,322.62 (grade M) with a generous paid time off and benefits package.
Essential Functions of the Position Include:• Manages the daily operations of the Hunt Recreation Center.
• Provides leadership and management of the Hunt Center division programs, activities and events in the areas of Out of School CARE, Fitness, Seniors, Teens, Accessible and Inclusive Recreation, and Special Interests.
• Provides leadership and support for all Hunt Center division employees including Programming, Customer Service, and Facilities Maintenance. Provides guidance and direction to facilitate collaboration and cohesion within the Hunt Center team; establishes and supports a strong work culture and operations model.
• Oversees the maintenance and operation of the Hunt Fitness Center.
• Leads department staff to match citizen and group interests within the Hunt Center facility and calendar to balance programming, events, projects and community rental priorities.
• Oversees customer service operations. Provides supervisory customer support for the facility, programs, fitness memberships and front desk operations.
• Oversees the maintenance and functionality of the Hunt Recreation Center building, equipment, and systems within the structure. Communicates facility needs and issues with the Town Public Facilities Maintenance team to ensure the building remains safe and fully operational.
• Works with the Hunt Center staff and department leadership to develop, implement and monitor the Hunt Center division annual operational and capital budgets.
Education and Experience:• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in recreation administration, public administration or related field.
• Five (5) years professional work experience in parks, recreation, athletics, facility management or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of directly related progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
• CPR/First Aid certification
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in recreation administration or related field.
• Certification as a Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE) from the National Recreation and Parks Association.
Additional Requirements:Requires drug test and background check prior to employment to include criminal check, education verification and credit check.
Physical and Work EnvironmentThe physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather, noise, vibrations, airborne materials, chemicals and live animals. Work outdoors is limited.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy setting (e.g. business office, light traffic).
How to Apply:• Complete an online application:
• Include a cover letter and resume.
• Applicants will be accepted through November 13.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a valid N.C. Class C Driver's License or valid driver's license in any other state?
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**Please read the question carefully.** Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in recreation administration, public administration or related field AND five (5) years professional work experience in parks, recreation, athletics, facility management or equivalent, AND two (2) years of directly related progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience AND/OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position?
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