Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Community Recreation Program Manager

This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, under Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year-round recreation program and various recreation facilities.

Responsibilities include supervisory duties such as assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustments / awards, providing or recommending training, approving and / or disapproving leave requests, initiating corrective actions, and recommending formal corrective / disciplinary actions as warranted. Supervises federal civil service employees, assigned military employees, non-Federal workers, unpaid volunteers, student trainees, or others. Authorizes personnel action requests and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction. Ensures interviews and selection of new hires are performed in accordance with established hiring practices. Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training and leads day-to-day operation of multiple programs.

Program management involves planning, promoting, and implementing well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department. Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes. Organizes community special events and serves as a liaison for MWR related activities associated with Training Support Center and other tenant commands on base.

Marketing includes soliciting and negotiating partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs. Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements, and follow-ups. Responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the Community Recreation program.

Administration duties include providing administrative support through after-action reports, data collection, and database administration. Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity managers with guidance to develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity. Assists with writing standard operating procedures and performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs.

Requirements include knowledge gained through relevant education and training, such as a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field, and / or equivalent recreation related work experience. Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity based functions. Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge of recreational programs and the goals, principles, techniques, and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning, and conducting all types of activities. Ability to create, negotiate, implement, and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements. Ability to maintain a clear and accurate database. Ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups. Knowledge of recreational and entertainment events. Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program that will stimulate and sustain the interest of participants and challenge participants that they may benefit from the social values to be derived from recreational activities.