Supervisory Recreation Specialist

About the role

This position manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year-round recreation program and various recreation facilities within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

Responsibilities

• Assigns work, defines priorities, selects and recommends applicants for hire, evaluates performance, recommends pay adjustments/awards, provides or recommends training, approves and/or disapproves leave requests, initiates corrective actions, and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Supervises federal civil service employees at various GS levels, assigned military employees, non-Federal workers, unpaid volunteers, student trainees, or others.
• Authorizes personnel action requests (SF-52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.
• Ensures interviews and selection of new hires is performed in accordance with established hiring practices.
• Provides outdoor field experiences related to skill training.
• Leads day-to-day operation of multiple programs to which assigned; assists with staffing, training and scheduling.
• 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.
• Coordinates community special events such as comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, 4th of July Festival, and Winterfest.
• 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, on an as needed basis. Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
• Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups.
• Planners, coordinates, publicizes, markets and executes programs and special events within the Community Recreation program by utilizing all available resources.
• Completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) to ensure accountability for the balancing and reconciliation of daily sales transactions.
• Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value.
• Transports patrons off-base to local attractions for trips, tours and outings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A qualified candidate must possess:

• Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of recreational programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

The position does not have a positive education requirement.

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.