MWR Recreation Specialist (Programmer)

About the role

This role, within the Community Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department at Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), involves managing a wide-ranging, year-round recreation program and its facilities. Key areas include Parks, Picnic Areas, Outdoor Adventure Activities, Camping, RV Parks, Vehicle Storage, the Liberty Program, Library, Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), Recreation Centers, Bowling, Paintball, and Auto Skills.

Responsibilities

• Help Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department, in accordance with CNIC approved program standards.
• Covers leisure skills development activities and classes.
• Organizes special events such as comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, 4th of July Festival, and Winterfest, which are just a few of the many programs offered throughout the year.
• Serves as a liaison for MWR related activities associated with Training Support Center (TSC), Fleet & Family Readiness Departments (N9) and other tenant commands on base, when needed.
• Supports unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
• Develops working partnerships with both base and off base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs.
• Performs the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program.
• Aids in writing standard operating procedures.
• Ensures programs follow local and regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, including higher level Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.
• Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions.
• Solicits and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department.
• Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
• Assists in planning and designing construction projects that may include facility renovations and enhancements.
• Leads and performs check-in and check-out of materials and collects any applicable fees by operating point of sale (POS) computer system for equipment and activities associated with Community Recreation Programs.
• May be required to drive motor vehicles up to a 9-passenger van to transport entertainers to/from hotels, airports, and eating establishments.
• Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required.
• Balances and reconciles daily sales transactions by completing a Daily Activity Report (DAR).
• Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value.
• Leads and instruct subordinate staff in administering traditional and nontraditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of outdoor skills areas including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking or water sports.
• Provides outdoor field experiences related to Requirements

Qualifications

• Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity-based programming.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.
• Knowledge of the entire scope of activities and their suitability in the Community Recreation Program for individuals and groups, of varying demographics, ages and interests.
• 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.

Skills

• Customer service and activity-based programming experience.
• Independent decision-making and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of community recreation programs and activities.
• Partnership creation and negotiation skills.
• Data management and accuracy.
• Public speaking and event organization.
• Recreational and entertainment knowledge.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.