Job opening: Supervisory Recreation Programmer
Salary: $28 - 34 per hour
Published at: Nov 12 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NSE - Pacific Beach
Duties
Supervision - 25%
Performs supervisory duties which include assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustments/awards, providing or recommending training, approving and/or disapproving leave requests. initiating corrective actions and recommending formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
Supervises federal civil service employees at the NF-01/GS-1/2/3, NF-02/GS-4, NF-03/GS-5/6/7/8, NA-05 or NA-08, whether full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary, assigned military; non-Federal workers; unpaid volunteers; student trainees, or others.
Authorizes personnel action requests (SF-52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.
Ensures interviews and selection of new hires is 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.
Program Management - 35%
Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department in the 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 the base, on an as needed basis.
Provides support for the unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program.
Marketing - 15%
Solicits and assists with negotiating 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.
Responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events with the Community Recreation program by the 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.
Administration - 25%
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 patron's usage and responses.
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.
Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.
Assists with writing standard operating procedures.
Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs, considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.
Provides onsite project oversight and ensures the approved plans are implemented and notifies local and regional leadership pf any issues or concerns that may arise.
Use 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.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Driver's license
- Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds
- Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work early, late and on weekends and holidays
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors
Qualifications
Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field0 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 states driver's license. License must be obtained with 90 days of being placed in the position
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Education
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
** If claiming education in place of specialized experience you must upload your transcripts at the time of application in order to be considered for this position **
Contacts
- Address NAVSTA Everett
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
US
- Name: NRNW NAF HRO
- Email: [email protected]
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