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Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF), Dahlgren, VA, United States


Summary This position plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. The position also seeks partnerships with community organizations and businesses to support MWR programs and base-wide special events.

Duties Supervision (25%)

Performs supervisory duties including 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.

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 employees; 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 skill 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 accordance with CNIC approved program standards.

Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes.

Organizes community special events such as holiday events, concerts, and other events.

Serves as a liaison for Morale, Welfare and Recreation related activities associated with Fleet & Family Readiness Departments.

Provides support for 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 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 base.

Responsible 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.

Administration (25%)

Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration.

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 manager 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.

Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the Community Recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.

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.

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.

Conditions of Employment

Must have salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.

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.

Ability to work independently, making sound decisions and having the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of recreational programs.

Knowledge of 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.

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 driver's license. If no current license, one must be obtained within 90 days of being hired into 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.

Salary $24 – $28 per hour.

Legal Statements The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

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