Community Recreation Manager Job in Oak Harbor, WA

Vacancy No. 25-12720751 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $30.00 to $36.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/10/2025 Close Date 4/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Oak Harbor, WA


Summary

This position is located within the MWR Department aboard NAS Whidbey Island This position manages and administers a compressive and diverse year-round recreation program and various recreation facilities to include a co-located Community Recreation Center, including, but not limited to bowling, library, indoor playground, gaming zone, information, tickets and tours (ITT) services, paintball, DIY auto program, green spaces, outdoor recreation rental program, recreational programs and events.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Supervision (25%)

  • Performs supervisory duties which include assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustment and awards, providing or recommending training, approving and/or disapproving leave requests, initiating corrective actions, and recommending formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
  • Supervises federal civilian service employees, full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary.
  • Authorizes personnel action requests 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 recreation areas including but not limited to outdoor recreation, computer and gaming, arts and crafts, tours, and specialized skills.
  • 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, Bowling, and Library programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department in accordance with CNIC approved program standards.
  • Coordinates leisure skill development activities and trips.
  • Organizes community special events.
  • Serves as liaison for MWR related activities.
  • Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
Marketing (15%)
  • Solicits and assists with negotiating partnership on behalf of the MWR Department.
  • Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations to support 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.
  • Promote MWR facilities and events through staff and Sailor 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 team members regarding internal short- and long-range goals, business plan objectives, and program standards.
  • Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded for the Community Recreation, Bowling, and Library programs.
  • Routinely evaluates and review ongoing programs and provides team members with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, to 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 notified 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 computer system for equipment and activities associated with Community Recreation Program.
  • Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required.
  • Completes a Daily Activity Report 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.
  • Supports patrons off-base to local attractions for trips, tours, and outings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain certifications in First Aid and CPR within the first 90 days on the job.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to obtain a food handler’s, Controlling Alcohol Risk Effectively (CARE).
  • The work requires frequent physical exertion while instructing or guiding participants in a variety of activities. Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds.
  • Work may require working outside for special events or leading outdoor group outings or trips.
  • Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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 possesses the following:
  • Ability to maintain a clear and accurate database
  • Combination of experience related to customer service and/or activity-based functions.
  • Knowledge of recreational programs
  • Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedures use in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.
  • Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements
  • Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Education

Must have one of the following in order to be considered for this position:

  • A four-year undergraduate or Masters's degree in Recreation or another appropriate field of recreation such as Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Parks Leadership, Wild Land Management, Natural Resources Recreation, Youth Recreation, Public, Urban, or Community Recreation, special populations recreation (e.g. senior citizens, institutional, etc.), Business Management, or Physical Education.
  • Four years of specialized experience in recreation with progression in management experience.
  • A combination of education and specialized experience
Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs; Planning, establishing, or evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels; Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management; Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations.

Applicant must submit transcripts in application in order to be considered for this recruitment if claiming education in place of specialized 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. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/24/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12720751

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

NRNW NAF HRO
Address
NAS Whidbey Island
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


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