This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). 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.
This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). 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.
- 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.
- 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 (park
districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) 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 (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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Supervises staff within the Community Recreation Program 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.
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 must possess:
- 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.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
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.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
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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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