Job opening: MWR Recreation Specialist - Programmer (Liberty)
Salary: $24 per hour
Published at: Aug 25 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, MWR Department, located within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Manages/administers a comprehensive and diverse year-round recreation program & various recreation facilities that can include but are not limited to, Outdoor Adventure Activities, Parks, Liberty Program, Tickets and Tours (ITT), Recreation and Resource Centers, Bowling, Command Event Support and other related. Housing is provided for this position.
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.
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
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
Requirements
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Current CNIC NAF MWR Employees on Naval Base Coronado in NRSW
Qualifications
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 possess the following:
1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
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.
May be required to drive motor vehicles up to a 9-passenger van to transport entertainers
to/from hotels, airports, and eating establishments.
2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Works under direct supervision of the Community Recreation Division Head, Recreation Director or equivalent. The supervisor sets general overall recreation and management objectives but the employee is expected to carry out programs independently. The supervisor is available for consultation as required on such matters as developing priorities, obtaining equipment, establishing schedules, contracting for entertainment, etc.
3. GUIDELINES
Guidelines consist of the DODI 1015.10 and CNIC 1710.3 which provide specific guidance for this program. In addition, may utilize other manuals, directives and publications (example: Navy Program Standards) prescribed by higher authorities that affect the operations of the local MWR Department. Verbally discusses policies on personnel management, finance, supplies and equipment requisitions, programs and general administrative procedures with appropriate personnel.
4. COMPLEXITY
The Community Recreation Program encompasses many different and unrelated processes, methods and procedures and must be carefully managed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The program utilizes a variety of scattered facilities and areas. Employee is required to use some judgment in making adaptation of the basic program to conform to the needs of the participants.
5. SCOPE AND EFFECT
Work affects the success of the Navy mission. A well-rounded MWR program contributes to fleet readiness and provides the sailors and the base Community with a positive leisure experience. Activities, programs and services provided by the Community Recreation Program are highly visible because of the direct interactions with both internal and external customers and all actions directly contribute to the morale and welfare of the Installation community.
6. PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with program participants, base military and civilian personnel who provide services and assistance and with volunteers and other staff, both full-time and part-time. Command level departments include but are not limited to: Senior command leadership, Public Works, Security, Base Medical, Navy Exchange, Commissary, Human Resources, Union representatives and representatives from the Fleet and Family Readiness
Department. The incumbent has many contacts with various commands and departments on the base when dealing with the coordination of an event. The employee also has contacts with the outside businesses, local Chambers of Commerce and the general
public, in planning and scheduling a variety of leisure and offering up resource/referral, trip, and event opportunities.
7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
The purpose of contacts is to effectively solicit support for the recreation program, identify information and resources in the local community for the base population, and negotiate and promote access to those resources to ultimately provide a fully developed Community Recreation Program to the base population.
8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee's work is sedentary at times but physical exertion is involved with program set-up. Bending, stooping, lifting of items, etc. will be required when organizing or setting up for programs/events. Work may require considerable physical exertion while instruction or guiding participants in a variety of activities. 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. Work may require working outside for special events or leading outdoor group outings or trips.
9. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting. The activities segment of this position involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of the various activities involved. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
10. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Wears protective clothing and equipment as situations warrant.
No fixed schedule. Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to
include split days off, early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Subject to recall.
Must possess and be able to maintain a current and valid driver's license. "Approved by Leslie Gould, N922 Division, on 5/31/17
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Contacts
- Address NAVBASE Coronado San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US
- Name: Jennifer Ebba
- Email: [email protected]
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