Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Sports Coordinator)

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

About the role

Responsible for development and oversight of sports programming for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents. The program includes self-directed recreation sports, and intramural and/or extramural recreational sports.

Responsibilities

• Directs work to be accomplished by staff, assigns tasks based on priorities, difficulty, and staff capabilities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff and participates in staffing decisions.
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill their position requirements.
• Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive sports program.
• Inspects and maintains multiple indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts sports-specific conditioning sessions, clinics, or seminars.
• Ensures the recreational sports program is diverse and inclusive to accommodate various patrons and competition levels.
• Develops and revises program events, tournaments, and leagues to provide an inclusive program.
• Creates an environment that promotes sportsmanship, participation, and risk minimization.
• Develops and revises intramural sports rules to align with governing body updates.
• Officiates or keeps score for athletic programs.
• Coordinates repairs of athletic equipment and serves as the subject matter expert on recreational sports.
• Plans and coordinates recurring and non-recurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings.
• Assists in projecting income from fees and charges, monitors inventories, cost controls, and patron counts.
• Coordinates program efforts with other team members and MWR departmental personnel.
• Identifies installation and MWR target groups for co-sponsored special programs.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan.
• Arranges for equipment, supplies, and services needed for scheduled programs and recommends improvements.
• Ensures program operations comply with sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Assists in implementing a written safety/risk management plan and emergency care procedures.
• Schedules First Aid/CPR training and certification for appropriate personnel.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of facilities and reports concerns to supervisors.
• Prepares training manuals, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training.
• Schedules recreation facilities and supervises their condition.
• Provides clerical support, program registration, and handles public inquiries.
• Assists with reservations, contracts, and access lists for fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have salary sent to a financial institution via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must have or obtain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must obtain Blood-borne Pathogen Certification and Navy Basic Fitness Certification (if working in a fitness facility) within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify:

• A four-year degree in sports administration or a related field.
• Professional certification from a sport’s governing body.
• At least three years of experience in the industry.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.