Recreation Director Jobs in Springfield, VA (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. The position is also responsible to seek various partnerships with community organizations, and businesses in support of MWR programs and base wide special events.
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Supervision - 25%
-Performs supervisory duties which include assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustments/awards, providing or recommending training, approving and/or disapproving leave requests, initiating corrective actions, and recommending formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
-Supervises federal civil service employees at the NF-01/GS-1/2/3, NF-02/GS-4, NF-03/GS-5/6/7/8/, NA-05 or NA-08, whether full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary; 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.
-Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and event in a variety of outdoor skill areas including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing hiking or water sports.
-Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training in the form of day and weekend trips.
-Leads day-to-day operation of multiple programs to which assigned; assists with staffing, training and scheduling.
Program Management - 35%
-Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities wihin the entire MWR Department in accordance with CNIC approved program standards.
-Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes.
-Organizes community special events such as holiday events, concerts, and other events
-Serves as a liaison for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) related activities associated with Fleet & Family Readiness Departments
-Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
-Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation Program.
Marketing - 15%
-Solicits and assists with negotiating partnerships on behalf of the MWR department
-Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs.
-Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups.
-Researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off base
-Responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the Community Recreation program by utilizing all available resources.
-Seeks ways to promote and market MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base
-Promotes MWR facilities and events through staff and student indoctrination and other large group functions and gatherings.
Administration - 25%
-Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration. All administrative duties are completed through a variety of sources including computer software which tracks patron's usage and responses .
-Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards.
-Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
-Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity manager with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.
-Assists with writing standard operating procedures
-Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the Community Recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.
-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.
-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
-Promotes customer service awareness and information, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, entertainment and promotion schedules
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Conditions of employment

• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access NDW Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)
• Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Qualifications
Combination of experience related to customer service and activity based functions

• 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, making sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of recreational programs.
• Knowledge of 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 obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. If no current license, one must be obtained within 90 days of being hired into the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
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. 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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.
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 Installations 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.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.
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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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