Community Recreation Supervisor Job in Oak Harbor, WA

Vacancy No. 25-12723163 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $30.00 to $34.00 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 Commander, Navy Region, Northwest (CNRNW), Fleet and Family Readiness program (FFR). The primary purpose of this position is assisting the Community Recreation Center Manager in day-to-day management, programming and operations of community recreation activities including, but not limited to Resource Center, Recreation Center, Bowling, Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) services, and Outdoor Recreation Rental/Programs.

Duties

Planning and Administration of Recreational Facilities (70%)

  • Assists manager/supervisor with planning, coordinating, executing, evaluating, managing community recreation activities and services that may include, but are not limited to; information, tickets, tours, bowling, convenience food, concierge services, library, computer and internet services, gaming equipment, indoor play areas, DIY auto program, outdoor equipment rentals and programs, paintball, multi-purpose rental spaces, and parks and picnic spaces.
  • Evaluates popular trends, customer feedback and utilization metrics and proposes and schedules programming accordingly. Follows procedures, guidelines, and operating instructions related to program management.
  • Helps identify program needs, set established prices, and orders equipment and supplies. Maintains records of purchases, inventory, which may include ticket and voucher sales, rental fees and other accountable items. Makes sure inventory levels are kept at optimum levels. Justifies discrepancies. Reports all findings to supervisor.
  • Ensures customers' needs are being satisfied, aiming to provide excellent customer service by promoting and exhibiting Star Customer Service principals throughout the organization. Trains other employees in customer service techniques. Finds solutions and resolves internal and external customer problems and complaints.
  • Position is a working supervisor, working the customer service counter as necessary to include, but not limited to, checking out equipment and library books, selling tickets, answering phones, taking reservations, and registering patrons for trips and programs. Effectively operates a point of sales system and various other software programs.
  • Assists management in developing, maintaining, and monitoring execution of the annual NAF and APF operating budget.
  • Coordinates with other specialists, supervisor and Marketing department to help promote, market, and advertise programs and activities.
Supervisory Duties (25%)
  • Acts as on-site supervisor as needed/required by manager and assists in the supervision of up to 15 employees including but not limited to Recreation Assistants and Guides, Bowling Mechanics, Custodians, seasonal employees, interns, teen hires and volunteers.
  • The incumbent is an independent work leader, responsible for delegating and balancing the workload among employees, ensuring employee work assignments are completed in a timely manner, and monitoring work progress. Estimates work completion dates, checks work in process, and maintains records of work accomplishments. Gives directions to employees within area of authority and trains new employees on job techniques, instructions, and operating procedures.
  • Assists manager in resolving employee complaints and grievances. Assists with personnel actions, complying with Equal Employment Opportunity standards.
  • Provides input to awards, discipline and performance evaluations of personnel. Assists in hiring, promotion and termination actions.
  • In the manager's absence will act as the Recreation Center Manager, to include scheduling, time-keeping sign-off, reporting of injuries and leave approval.
  • Performs duties with limited supervision, making day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, and solves problems as they arise.
Performs other duties as assigned (5%)

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:
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of principles in personnel and position management including supervision, selection, hiring, performance management, employee development, and Equal Opportunity Employment.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of general business principles and skill in cost analysis.
  • Must be proficient in oral and written communication and be able to follow both verbal and written directions.
  • Work experience must demonstrate ability to perform multiple job duties with limited supervision.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, primarily Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
  • Work experience must demonstrate ability to solve problems with skill, tact and resourcefulness.

Education

Must have a high-school diploma or GED equivalent.

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/12723163It 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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.