Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area.

• Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program.
• Ensures interviews and selection of new hires are performed in accordance with established hiring practices.
• Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional 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.
• 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, on an as needed basis.
• Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
• Researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base.
• Seeks ways to promote and market MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base,
• 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 that tracks patron's usage and responses (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts).
• Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards.
• Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
• Assists with -writing standard operating procedures.
• Provides onsite project oversight, ensures that 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 any 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.
• Leads and performs check-in and checkout 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.
• Completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) to ensure accountability for the balancing and reconciliation of daily sales transactions.
• Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value.
• Promotes customer service awareness and information, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, entertainment and promotion schedules.
• Transports patrons off base to local attractions for trips, tours and outings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Travel of less than 10% may be required.
• Must possess and maintain a current driver's license to drive a government vehicle in the performance of duties.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule.
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items.

Qualifications

• Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
• Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity based functions.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of recreational programs.
• 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.
• Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program that will stimulate and sustain the interest of participants and challenge participants that they may benefit from the social values to be derived from recreational activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. License must be obtained within 90 days of being placed in the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

• 2 years of specialized experience in Recreation: 2 years in at least the NF-2 level or 2 years of experience in recreation with at least 1 year at the GS-5 level

• 1 full year of graduate level education

• Knowledge of community recreation projects and programs.
• Supervisory experience.
• Miscellaneous skills and experience.