Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, motivates, publicizes (either verbally or via written methods, individually or through others inside/outside the department), and administers the activities and services of an installation sports and aquatics program. The program includes year round sporting activities, both directed, self directed, intramural sports, informal games and contests, and special events to improve and promote the physical fitness and mental well-being of authorized participants. Researches the populations' interest and adapts these various activities to the wide range of participant needs. Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing activities and programs from the standpoint of participant response and available resources (financial, manpower, etc, unforeseen developments, and program objectives) and adapts and varies program activities in light of such findings.
Facilities/Activities may include some or all of the following: picnic areas, softball fields, multi-purpose fields, outdoor basketball/volleyball courts, track, running trails, indoor gymnasium, basketball courts, racquetball courts, gear issue room and a physical fitness facility with separate locations for weight lifting. Area of responsibility normally includes men's and women's locker/shower rooms and saunas.
Responsible for maintaining the athletic facilities and surrounding grounds. Makes recommendations to the MWR/Recreation Director/designated Supervisor concerning the need for improvements to the existing facilities to meet the needs of the customers. Ensures adequate and safe spaces are maintained.
Responsible for generating and submitting for approval requests for purchases in accordance with current regulations and local instructions and within approved budget; recommends approval of purchase variances; and performs research to recommend sources of procurement. Ensures accountability of all receipts, propriety of expenditures, accuracy of source data, and adherence of internal control procedures at all subordinate levels, maintains the key and lock control program accountability control and proper disposition of assigned property through administrative offices. Maintains and enforces security for funds, merchandise, supplies and equipment to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud waste and abuse.
Develops plans for the use of sports facilities in the basic categories (i.e., basketball, softball, and those designed to meet more specialized interest and needs). Devises and adapts these various activities to conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment, and staff support. Ensures maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants in recurring and nonrecurring activities and special events.
Responsible for risk management to eliminate unsafe conditions and practices to protect employees, patrons, equipment and property. Interacts with local safety professional and industrial hygienists in the review process and makes recommendations for improvements. Ensures all recreational equipment conforms to the safety guidelines established by nationally recognized consumer agencies. . Prepares written reports on inspections, recommending hazard abatement plans and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections have been made.
May provide direct administrative and technical supervision to three or more of the following positions: NF-0189-03 (or equivalent GS) Supervisory Recreation Specialists, NF-0189-02 Recreational Assistants, NF-0189-01 Recreation Aids, NA-3502-01/02 Laborers/Groundskeepers, etc. Interviews and selects new employees and provides them with required orientation; plans and assigns work; provides applicable performance; resolves problems; approves leave; under direction initiates discipline or meritorious actions, as appropriate; develops training plans recommends advancement; and promotes equal Employment Opportunity.
Ensure records are maintained for all sports and that current standings are advertised. Reviews participation, resources, unforeseen developments and program objectives. Determines the need for publicity, schedules of events and submits to the media and publicity specialist, ensuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants in providing the widest possible range of activities in terms of military personnel interest and needs.
Prepares and submits preliminary annual income/expenditure data for NAF budget via SAP systems. Monitors respective budget documentation to ensure appropriate execution of same. Recommends cost savings and budget reductions as required and/or noted.
Provides EEO Program support and takes all positive actions needed to assure and advance equal opportunity and EEO goals within the incumbent's area of accountability. Ensures that all persons receive full equal opportunity and treatment in placement, promotion, training, details, assignments, and related personnel actions.
Performs other duties as assigned.