MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Sports Program Manager) Job in San Diego, CA

Vacancy No. 26-12810364 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $62,603.00 to $66,776.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/1/2025 Close Date 10/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
San Diego, CA


Summary

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Base San Diego. MWR is assigned the responsibility of providing comprehensive fitness, athletic and recreational programs and activities. Incumbent is responsible for supervising, planning, scheduling, publicizing, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and coordinating an active year round program of competition for all organized sports and special events.

Duties

  • Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of one large indoor recreation facility and three outdoor recreation facilities. Facilities include the Bldg 12 Athletic Complex, (with group exercise room, basketball court, 2 racquetball courts weight training room, locker room and sauna), the picnic area and volleyball court (located next to softball field), the basketball court (near Bldg 24) and the swimming pool (adjacent to Bldg 12). The facilities have a combined monthly utilization of approximately 8,000 patrons.
  • Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertaking to ensure maximum use of resources.
  • Plans, develops and administrates existing programs. Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing programs based on participation, patron satisfaction and facility utilization.
  • Conducts patron surveys and evaluates results. Schedules leagues and league meetings and publicizes activities via base paper, messages, marquees, POD's banners, bulletins, mailing and phone calls fleet and shore commands, ensuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants while providing the widest possible range of activities and programs in terms of interest and needs. Maintains liaison with the military news media to ensure proper Advertising of programs and facilities. Prepares appropriate bulletin boards, brochures, flyer or similar publicity material.
  • Maintains a high level of visibility with all patrons through innovative methods of outreach. The incumbent will visit barracks, galley, workspaces, Navy Exchange, MWR facilities and other populated areas to promote current events and activities. As required, opens and closes the Athletic Complex, Bldg. 12, which includes light cleaning on a daily basis. Ensures compliance with safety, fire and security regulations.
  • Arranges for officials, awards, awards ceremonies, instructional clinics for assigned activities. Reviews contract with officials associations.
  • Coordinates with other MWR program directors and facilities manager in Command Navy Region Southwest.
  • Develops and publicizes regulations for attendants and patrons for all facilities to ensure efficient operation and compliance.
  • Provides an ongoing education program designed to promote usage of equipment by staff and patrons. Supervises training of all personnel in proper use of related equipment, i.e., Deliberator training, CPR, etc.
  • Recommends plans for new construction. Repair and renovation of existing facilities. Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for equipment and facility repairs. Checks equipment periodically and reports any damage to MWR Maintenance for repair.
  • Establishes and develops budget requirements and obtains physical resources for successful operations to include facilities, equipment, furnishings, tools, materials, and expendables. Responsible for budget development, execution, review and analysis.
  • Fund operating budget for Sports / Athletics, Aquatics and Balboa Warrior Athlete Program. Conducts all Athletics procurement action in accordance with Navy regulations. Continually reviews monthly and quarterly financial status to adhere to budget controls, and if required, makes necessary spending adjustments or requests additional resources to accomplish the assigned mission.
  • Responsible for submitting appropriate paperwork; purchase orders for supplies, parts, material and equipment for authorized projects; property and stock records, daily and activity records and time cards.
  • Responsible for the inventory of supplies and equipment; determines discrepancies of damaged or shortage of items.
  • Ensures that proper inventory is kept and limits items to insure there is no spoilage or overstock. Conducts monthly inventory to ensure accuracy.
  • Ensures that fire, safety and security rules and regulations are adhered to. Responsible for administering NAVOSH, HAZMAT and MSDS programs for all assigned facilities. Conducts regular inspection assigned facilities.
  • Develops plans and implements strategies to ensure compliance with all applicable MWR accreditation standards.
  • Responsible for the administration of the Athletic and Aquatics Division personnel including recruitment, termination, training and appraisals, and overall general supervision for APF (GS & WG) and NAF full-time and Flex employees as well as contractual, volunteer staff and assigned military personnel.
  • Carries out EEO policies and communicate support of these policies to subordinates. Assures quality in determining selections, assignment, training, promotions, details, qualifications, discipline and awards to employees. Coordinated efforts with EEO officials during the development of policies.
  • Performs other related 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.
  • The work requires standing, sitting, walking and lifting 50 pounds or more while performing duties.
  • Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certification is required.
  • Certification from a nationally recognized agency in the area of exercise science or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of recreation policies, principles, concepts and methodology of recreation.

Knowledge and skills required to plan. Implement and carry out all activities of a large and diverse recreation program.

Ability to plan, assign, train and supervise the work of subordinates.

Knowledge ofprogramming for leagues, toumament, rules, regulation and conduct of variety of sports and events.

Knowledge of inventory procedures and controls.

Ability to market programs.

Knowledge of budget preparation and accounting systems and processes.

Ability to make independent judgment and sound decisions.

Knowledge of all types of exercise equipment and maintenance and repair of equipment.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in

Must possess a valid Lifeguard Certificate within 90 days of employment.

Must possess a valid CPR Card or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Education

A degree from an accredited college or university with a course of study in Recreation Management/ Administration or closely related field; is desired.

Additional information

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.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05. Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

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. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

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

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.

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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: 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

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.

How to Apply

Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.

Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.

Agency contact information

Irish Jacoby
Address
NAVBASE San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
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.