Job summary

The incumbent, plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. The position is also responsible to seek various partnerships with community organizations, and businesses in support of MWR programs and base wide special events.

Major duties

Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department, in accordance with CNIC approved program standards. Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes. Organizes community special events such as comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, 4th of July Festival, and Winterfest, which are just a few of the many programs offered throughout the year. Serves as a liaison for MWR related activities associated with Training Support Center (TSC), Fleet & Family Readiness Departments (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, including higher level Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit MWR programs. Assumes responsibility for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the Community Recreation program by utilizing all available resources. 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 (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts). 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. 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 point of sale (POS) computer system for equipment and activities associated with Community Recreation Programs. Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required. May be required to drive motor vehicles up to a 9-passenger van to transport entertainers to/from hotels, airports, and eating establishments. Balances and reconciles daily sales transactions by completing a Daily Activity Report (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 consisting of less than 20% of overall duties. Recommends personnel actions to include recruitment, evaluation, counseling, employee development and termination on a temporary, as needed basis consisting of less than 20% of overall duties. Performs other duties as assigned as they pertain to the duties of this position.

Qualification

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

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package. Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States. 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. All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required. All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study. *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s). Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Evaluations

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications: 4 year undergraduate degree in Recreation or related field of study or 1 year specialized experience in community recreation Current SOFA Sponsorship status. In order to be eligible for this position, applicants must already have SOFA sponsorship and reside within the local commuting area. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for: Experience in planning events and logistics Miscellaneous skills, administrative tasks, and experience 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.