SPORTS COMPLEX COORDINATOR

City of Rocky Mount, NC

• $65K — $98K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in facility operations, preferably a sports complex or similar venue
  • Demonstrable experience in event marketing and recruitment
  • Familiarity with athletic facility maintenance and management standards
  • Strong leadership skills with experience supervising a large, diverse team
  • Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field
  • Valid driver’s license for the State of North Carolina

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the Sports Complex, including athletic fields and admissions.
  • Collaborate with local tourism entities to promote the Sports Complex as a premier event destination.
  • Negotiate event contracts for weekend and special event usage.
  • Pursue sponsorships to support facility improvements and maintenance.
  • Oversee staff scheduling and performance evaluations for part-time personnel.
  • Administer budget for the Sports Complex, ensuring compliance with cash management policies.
  • Organize community outreach efforts through public speaking engagements.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Possibility of performing duties in varied outdoor conditions.
Full Job Description
Salary: $65,997.72 - $98,996.58 Annually
Location : Sports Complex, 600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: 20
Work Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekend work is mandatory during tournament season

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for coordinating the operations of the City's sports complex and football stadium.

REPORTS TO: The Parks and Recreation Assistant Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm. Weekend work is required to ensure staffing and tournament needs are being addressed. Position is expected to be present at marque events.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Rocky Mount Sports Complex and outdoor
athletic facility which includes; outdoor baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields, admissions operations, staff scheduling, field scheduling,
payroll, and inventory control.
• Works with Nash County Travel and Tourism department and other entities to market
the Sports Complex as a regional destination and recruit events to the area while
monitoring customer satisfaction surveys of visitors to the complex.
• Secures contracts with tournament event organizations for weekend and special
event usage of the complex.
• Pursues, secures, and retains sponsorships and other revenue sources for capital
improvement projects.
• Provides of maintenance crew including facility grounds and the set-up and break
down for special events at the Sports Complex and football stadium.
• Develops and administers the Sports Complex and Sunset Park budget;
balances cash transactions and contractual revenues; makes daily deposits;
compiles necessary reports and ensure the facility is in compliance with the cash
management policies set forth by the Internal Auditor.
• Recruit, hire, and train part time staff on city wide customer service standards
while evaluating job performance for all staff.
• Use industry benchmarks to evaluate the performance of the Sports Complex and its
events to ensure that that Sports Complex is effective and efficient in its operations.
• Develops regulations, policies, rules and procedures for the Sports Complex and
Sunset Park.
• Develop and maintain community support through speaking engagements to civic
groups, businesses, and the general public.
• Oversees day to day operations of Sunset Park, an amusement facility that operates
from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Assist in oversight of construction and facility enhancements at the Sports Complex.
• Works with architects, city planners, engineers, and inspectors to design and plan for
the future development of the complex.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
  • Experience operating a multipurpose sports facility, convention center, or similar
    facility that draws visitors from across the state and beyond for organized sporting
    events.
  • Experience marketing and promoting a facility to attract visitors and /or tournament
    play.
  • Experience or ability to learn athletic facility and athletic field maintenance standards.
  • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to
  • be able to direct and manage employees while answering questions and resolve
  • problems, usually associated with three or more years' experience or service.
  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a
  • baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
• Experience in the management and administration of a municipal sports complex
including recruitment and execution of amateur baseball/softball, soccer, football,
special events.
• Experience in athletic facility and athletic field maintenance standards.
• Experience in supervisory practices and procedures.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Assistant Director assign work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the City Administrative Policy Manual; the City of Rocky Mount Personnel Manual; OSHA requirements; and grant requirements. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied administrative and supervisory duties. Irregular working hours contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to coordinate the operations of the sports complex. Success in this position results in effective and efficient operation of the City's sports complex.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City staff, grant administrators, vendors, contractors, tournament organizers, civic organizations, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and motivate and influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over 1 crew supervisor and 50-70 part-time staff. The position has indirect supervision over 1 Light Equipment Operator and 4 Maintenance I workers.
Full time jobs are provided Benefits.

Benefit information can be found on the City's website
01

Do you have a degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field?
  • No Degree
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Masters

02

Are you CPR, First-Aid, and AED Certified?
  • Yes
  • No

03

If you answered no to the previous question, can you obtain the certification within 6 months of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

04

How many years of comparable experience do you have in the major job requirements for this position? (NOTE: Your resume and application must support your response).
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 5+ years

05

Do you have experience overseeing a multi-purpose facility and the day to day operations including staff supervision, program oversight, and fiscal management?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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