Summary
This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program in various recreation facilities. The incumbent, plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities.
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Duties
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Major Duties: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-8, 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 events in a variety of outdoor skills areas.
- 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 within the entire MWR Department in accordance with CNIC approved program standards.
- Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes.
- Organizes community special events such as comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, 4th of July Festival, and Winterfest, which are just a few of the many programs offered throughout the year.
- 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.
- 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 the 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 managers 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.
- Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.
- Provides onsite project oversight and ensures that approved plans are implemented and notifies local and regional leadership of any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for any modifications to programs.
- Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the Community Recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.
- Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with appropriate entities.
- 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- No fixed schedule. Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays. Subject to recall.
- Must possess and be able to maintain a current and valid driver's license.
- Subject to recall.
- 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 CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
- 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.
- Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity based programming.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- 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.
- Knowledge of recreational and entertainment events.
- 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 state's driver's license. License must be obtained within 90 days of being placed in the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education
A Bachelors' degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies or closely related field is
preferred, but may be substituted by an equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience, which
must include a minimum of three (3) years documented experience in recreation programming and facility management which includes budgeting, purchasing and internal controls in positions of increasing responsibility. If submitting education this
MUST BE ATTACHED to application before submission to qualify.
Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
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. 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.
Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
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.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.
https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
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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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