Recreation Supervisor
Port Charlotte
Monday, 25 May 2026
How You Can Help Us Make a Difference
Lead. Create. Inspire. Become Our Next Recreation Supervisor! Are you passionate about building strong communities and creating memorable experiences? Join our team as a Recreation Supervisor and play a key role in developing engaging programs, coordinating exciting special events, and leading operations at one of our recreational facilities. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting with the public, collaborating across departments, and bringing innovative ideas to life. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leadership and community engagement, and are ready to inspire others through recreation and service, we want to hear from you! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - As our Recreation Supervisor, you will lead the planning and delivery of engaging programs, community events, and recreational activities that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike. This role combines leadership, creativity, and operational expertise as you oversee facility operations, supervise and mentor staff, manage budgets and projects, and ensure exceptional customer service experiences. You will also play a key role in building community partnerships, promoting programs through public outreach, and developing innovative recreational opportunities that make a lasting impact throughout the County.
Education & Credentials That Power This Role
Education and Experience:An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:Associate’s Degree. Preferred:Health. Physical Education. Recreation. Leisure Services. Five (5) years of experience in recreation programming, to include lead or supervisory experience. Licenses and/or Certificates:Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey
Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures. Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications. Knowledge of County codes, ordinances, and federal, state, and local administrative regulations governing assigned areas of discipline. Knowledge of operations and practices of local government; ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures and policies. Knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar. Strong analytical and research skills. Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing. Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier. Ability to develop and execute training materials for a wide range of audiences. Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. Ability to develop effective proposals. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with the public in a positive and effective manner; to work well in teams; be self-motivated and receive and execute direction. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes. Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.
Extra Details You Should Know
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Stooping, walking, sitting, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Dependent upon position assignment, may frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT - Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. RISK/ SAFETY CONDITIONS - The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety. 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. Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ ADA/ Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/ RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.