Supervisory Recreation Specialist

About the role

The position serves as the Facility Manager and is responsible for the management, operation, and maintenance of multiple fitness facilities, utilities, aquatic facility, playing fields and surrounding grounds operated by SFA.

Responsibilities

• (30%) Manages the operation and utilization of indoor and outdoor fitness, sports, and aquatic (SFA) facilities.
• (30%) Responsible for contacting, interviewing, and initial selection of applicants seeking employment at the SFA Center.
• (10%) Establishes and maintains accurate property control systems in accordance with higher directives.
• (10%) Promotes the use of the athletic facilities for maximum participation on a year round basis.

Requirements

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.

Must be able to work a schedule that meets the needs of the program. This includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work involves frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of objects that may exceed 50 pounds in weight.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Recreation management or related field is desired. A minimum of three years of specialized experience in recreation programming or facility management may be substituted for a formal degree.
• In-depth knowledge of the advanced principles and concepts as well as the practical knowledge of the complex technical and administrative requirements of designing, implementing, and monitoring modern sport, fitness, and aquatics facilities and programs at several dispersed locations is required.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of the overall community services program and the skill to interpret and promote the program through media, public appearances, and other promotional procedures.
• Skilled in applying complex fact-findings, analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques. Ability to conduct studies to recommend improvements, streamline operations/methods, consolidate processes and functions.
• Knowledge of the principles of personnel management, involving recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and development, and the general provisions for the needs of human resources in an organization.
• Detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures and precedents that apply to space utilization to analyze/evaluate information, interpret guidance, and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge in planning budget requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of the range of activities, services, and participants, interests, and of methods and processes for managing a sports, fitness, and aquatics program at an installation, which enables the incumbent to plan and conduct a program that meets patron needs.

Benefits

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

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.

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