Salary : $77,023.00 - $124,038.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Recreation and Senior Services
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

The employee in this class performs administrative and management work directing the County's parks and recreation programs.

An employee in this class performs a variety of administrative and management recreation duties in the development of a county wide parks and recreation program. Work involves developing short term and long range program plans, developing department operational procedures, administering district specific recreation events, promoting department activities and preparing grant proposals. The employee is responsible for budgeting and fiscal management of department activities, capital improvement plans, and hiring and supervising fulltime, temporary and volunteer staff. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions and extremely hot and cold temperatures. Work requires extensive public contact with private groups, civic organizations, County officials, and the general public in the promotion development of the parks and recreation program. Work is performed under general direction of the County Manager and is reviewed through an evaluation of program effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Plans, coordinates and participates in providing an expanding and flexible program of recreational and athletic activities for all segments, groups, ages, and interest levels of the community.
Develops short and long range plans for the provision of recreational facilities and open space for the leisure time enjoyment of the public.
Presents department programs and receives input from community and civic groups, neighborhood groups, and individuals with regard to the recreation and park needs, problems, and utilizes such input for overall planning and programming;
Promotes new recreational programs through various media and promotional materials.
Participates in the planning and implementation of daily recreational activities and events.
Compiles annual department and capital improvement budget; submits final recommendation to County Manager; administers budget and approves department expenditures.
Researches, coordinates and prepares grant proposals for available government and private funding; administers grant appropriations, maintaining records and preparing reports for submission as required by funding authorities; maintains files of grant sources and supporting data.
Participates in the activities of subordinate personnel and volunteers ensuring adherence to established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolving problems as non?routine situations arise.
Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including interviewing applicants, hiring, disciplining, terminating, etc.
Inspects recreational activity sites to determine adequacy, safety and maintenance needs; supervises procedures to addresses concerns from public or employees.
Represents department at public and private functions to promote department and recreation activities.
Establishes and maintains various files, records, reports and correspondence; develops and produces various forms and charts for registration, facility reservations, issuing equipment, surveys, inventories, etc.
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation.
Considerable knowledge of the standard resources, materials, practices and facilities utilized in a parks and recreation program.
General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
General knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of parks and recreation development.
General knowledge of department and count policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Skill in the use of computer applications used to develop promotional material and store administrative operational data.
Ability to develop and compile grant proposals for parks and recreational programs, and to administer grant requirements.
Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.
Ability to develop a small to medium scaled parks and recreation program.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to make presentations before groups of people.
Ability to deal effectively with public officials, civic groups and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Parks and Recreation and considerable experience in supervision of formalized public recreational programs or an equivalent combination of education and 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.

01

Do you have a 4-year college degree in Park & Recreation?

• Yes
• No

02

What experience do you have supervising Public Recreation Programs?
Required Question