Assistant Campus Recreation Director jobs in Gastonia, NC

The Town of Cramerton is located in eastern Gaston County only 15 miles from center city
Charlotte. Cramerton boasts several unique amenities within the region including award winning
schools, a privately owned mountain golf course, public island park in the Southfork River, a state
of the art mountain bike park, an island disc golf course, and a riverfront downtown with locally
owned shops, restaurants, and village green.

Beautiful mountains and the banks of the Southfork River highlight the topography of this small
community. These natural assets, along with continuous investment in our Parks and Recreation
infrastructure, have helped to create a thriving community that has become a place to call home
for locals and newcomers alike.

Nestled on the banks of the South Fork of the Catawba River and in the shadow of Cramer and Berry
Mountain, Cramerton, NC is an outdoor lover's oasis in the heart of the Charlotte Metro Region.

Outdoor enthusiasts keep coming back once they see all Cramerton has to offer! With over four miles of
asphalt greenways and connector trails along with multiple natural surface trails, runners and hikers alike
will find no shortage of opportunities to take in the fresh air in a natural setting.

Clipping in and throwing on a helmet more your style? Cramerton has you covered with trail head access to
the Rocky Branch Mountain Bike Park with over five miles of single track that connects the River Front
Downtown in Cramerton to Historic Downtown Belmont. If dipping a paddle in the water is more your
speed, Cramerton has five different river accesses to the South Fork River and is the terminus of a longer 8-
mile blueway as designated by the Carolina Thread Trail and is proud to be called the only true "river town"
in the region. If you're looking for a variety of items to fill your day, your options are endless.

Goat Island Park and Greenway, a 30-acre island park in the middle of the South Fork River or you can rock
a while on the only observation pier on the South Fork River while waving at paddlers on the water and
families walking along the iconic Goat Island pedestrian bridge. Once you've worked up an appetite, grab
some lunch at one of the Town’s great local eateries.

After lunch take a stroll across the two pedestrian bridges over the South Fork River to the Rocky Branch
Park Trailhead on Stuart W. Cramer High School's 90-acre campus. Gaston County's newest high school is
home to and serves as a national model in educational architectural design. As you wind down your fun in
Cramerton, be sure to stroll around Centennial Center and visit the picturesque gazebo overlooking the
South Fork River, view numerous public art murals, and enjoy Cramerton's Veterans Memorial.

The Town of Cramerton, NC (population 6,100) is seeking a Director of Parks and Recreation who is
visionary, outgoing, well rounded and has the skills and dedication necessary to achieve Department and
Town Goals.

The Town of Cramerton prides itself on being the premier outdoor recreation destination in the Charlotte
Region, proudly being the only river town in the area. Cramerton has over 200 acres of parks and
greenspace - equaling 1 acre of park land for every 26 residents, three miles of the South Fork River flowing
through the heart of Town, five river access and fishing piers, over 13 miles of trails and greenways, and
hosts several special events annually.

The individual selected for this position will have the exciting opportunity to strengthen existing
partnerships and manage the development and buildout of a downtown Arts, Music and Recreation Center
with the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation; Rocky Branch Park with the City of Belmont and Tarheel
Trailblazers; and the River Link Greenway with the Town of McAdenville and the Carolina Thread Trail.

The ideal candidate will be resourceful with the ability to make informed decisions while displaying strong,
diverse communication, specifically capable of building and maintaining close and highly productive
working relationships. The candidate will also have interpersonal skills and be able to consider the ways in
which decisions and relationships may affect the organization and community. An ideal candidate will have
experience and understand the significance of relationship building with other recreation organizations
within the region.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated public servant with proven experience and strong technical
skills in parks management and recreation programming. The candidate will lead and manage activities of
the administration, facilities, parks, and recreation which includes, but not limited to responsibilities for a
pool, gym, trails, building upkeep, capital project management, and river amenities/ facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess a four year degree in recreation administration, physical education, or a
related field and eight (8) years of experience in the field with five (5) years of supervisory experience; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience plus additional parks and recreation related
certifications. Local government experience is preferred. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required.
The Town of Cramerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring salary range is $74,500 - $91,500 plus a competitive benefits package. Employment application with
full job description and qualifications are available under the “Employment Opportunities” section online at
www.cramerton.org. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Assistant Town Manager
Josh Watkins at 704-824- 4337 OR jwatkins@cramerton.org.

Please submit Town of Cramerton application, cover letter, résumé, and three (3) professional references
to the following: Town of Cramerton; Attn: Josh Watkins, Assistant Town Manager; 155 N. Main Street;
Cramerton, NC 28032. Applications will be accepted by mail, drop-off at Town Hall (same as mailing
address above) OR by email jwatkins@cramerton.org. If dropping-off, please deliver all documents in a
sealed envelope. For full consideration, application package should be received by Friday, June 23rd.
Cramerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.