Recreation Specialist (Liberty) Programmer

About the role

The position is located within the Recreation Branch, Fleet Readiness Division (N92), Fleet and Family Readiness Department (N9), Commander Navy Region Northwest. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating a diverse range of programs, classes, trips and events that are targeted to meet the leisure needs of our active duty.

Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in the planning, coordinating, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive monthly calendar of reoccurring and non-reoccurring recreational activities, classes, events, trips, and programs.
• Prepares for these programs by ordering the needed supplies, equipment, transportation, marketing support and making appropriate contacts and arrangements for the success of the programs.
• Arranges for space set up, audio-visual and other equipment and coordinates with managers when additional staff is needed to make a program successful.
• Prepares and provides a detailed program plan that can be given to facilities managers when an activity requires front line staff execution.
• Decorates and sets up for activities/programs and ensures where activities are held are cleaned up both prior to and after events.
• Works closely with Marketing to promote programs that are being planned and implemented. Uses creative techniques to encourage/attract patrons to participate.
• Captures metrics and evaluates programs. Evaluates effectiveness of program delivery based on user metrics, surveys, interactions with patrons and ICE comments. Uses data to make recommendations and modification to the program. Conducts focus groups in order to determine future programs.
• Prepares and submits required monthly reports and metrics for area of responsibility.
• Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Identifies and communicates repairs related to facility and equipment maintenance deficiencies to the appropriate representatives. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies.
• May be required to act in a lead capacity, training, directing and assigning work, preparing work schedules and assisting supervisor with timekeeping responsibilities for Recreation Assistants, Guides, and Motor Vehicle Operators. Provides necessary on the job training for staff as required and provides input to the manager on employee performance.
• Recruits, trains and manages volunteers, special interest groups and interns associated with programs in area of responsibility. Maintains documentation and ensures procedures are in place for managing special interest groups, volunteers and interns associated with the program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge gained through education and training (i.e. Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
• Must be able to utilize a computer and have basic knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office products.
• Combination of experience related to customer service and/or activity based functions.
• Knowledge of recreational programs.
• Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedures use in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.
• Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements.
• Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

• Must have a four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or related subject area and one year of professional experience OR
• Three (3) years of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade equipping the incumbent with the skills to successfully perform the position's duties.

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
• Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
• For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
• Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.