Summary
This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the MWR Department, located within CNIC. Manages the recreation program, including recreation facilities, not limited to Parks and Picnic Areas, Outdoor Activities, Camping/RV Parks, Vehicle Storage, Liberty Program, Library Program, Information, Tickets and Tours, Recreation and Resource Centers, Bowling, Paintball, Deployed Forces Support, Special Events, Command Event Support and Equipment Issue, Auto Skills and Snack Bars.
Duties
Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR
Department.
Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes.
Organizes community special events such as comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts. which are just a few of the many programs offered throughout the year.
Serves as a liaison for MWR related activities associated with TSC, FFR Dept. N9 and other tenant commands on base, when needed.
Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
Performs the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan, execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program.
Assists with writing standard operating procedures.
Ensures programs are in compliance with local and regional program policies, regulations, and procedures.
Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions.
Solicits and helps to negotiate 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.
Assumes responsibility 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.
Promotes events and programs by speaking to large groups and using administrative resources to create and post advertising materials, providing input
for quarterly calendars, weekly base paper, etc.
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 patrons' usage and responses.
Monitors Community Recreation programs to ensure Navy Program standards are met or exceeded.
Evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and recommends changes or enhancements that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.
Performs regular analysis of projects and programs, considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.
Provides onsite project oversight and ensures 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 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.
Assists in planning and designing of construction projects that may include facility renovations and enhancements.
Leads and performs check-in and check-out of materials and collects any applicable fees by operating POS computer system for equipment and activities associated with Community Recreation Programs.
May be required to drive motor vehicles up to a 9-passenger van to transport entertainers to/from hotels, airports, and eating establishments.
Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required.
Balances and reconciles daily sales transactions by completing a DAR.
Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value.
Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and nontraditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of outdoor skills 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.
Provides customer service awareness and information, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, entertainment and promotion schedules.
Supervises staff within the Community Recreation Program on a temporary, as needed basis
Recommends personnel actions to include recruitment, evaluation, counseling, employee development and termination on a temporary, as needed basis.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
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.
Education
This position is not in a positive education series
Benefits
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How to Apply
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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.
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