Recreation Specialist

Summary This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of Sports Programs. Responsibilities Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive sports program for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents. The program includes self-directed recreational sports, and intramural and/or extramural recreational sports. Inspects and maintains multiple indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, equipment, and supplies used for athletic activities, events and programs. Plans, organizes and conducts sports-specific conditioning sessions, clinics, or seminars to train patrons. Ensures the installation\'s recreational sports program is diverse and inclusive to accommodate various patrons and levels of competition. Develops and revises program events, tournaments and leagues to provide an inclusive program. Creates an environment that educates and promotes sportsmanship and participation in recreational activities, and provides a program in which risks are minimized. Develops and revises intramural sports rules to align with new governing body rules, rule applications and officiating mechanics. Officiates or keeps score for offered athletic programs. Makes and/or coordinates repairs of athletic equipment. Serves as the subject matter expert on recreational sports for the installation. Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to maximize resource use, consistent with military mission and the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development. Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports. Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention. Coordinates program efforts with other Division team members and works closely with other MWR departmental personnel regarding scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines. Identifies installation and MWR target groups for possible cosponsorship of special programs. Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan, including public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures). Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements. Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment comply with all prescribed sanitation, health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines. Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR for appropriate personnel. Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor. Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training. Schedules recreation facilities and supervises facility conditions. Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility. Assists with reservations, contracts, and access lists for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities. Directs work to be accomplished by staff, assigns work based on priorities, difficulty, and staff capabilities, and conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions and ensures staff receive proper training to fulfill position requirements. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate corrective actions as necessary. Supports CNIC\'s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisals; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy and that treatment of all staff is fair and equitable. Directly supervises assigned staff. Required Conditions of Employment Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends. May work with hazardous materials/chemicals. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must possess and maintain Professional Certification from a sport’s governing body, CPR, First Aid, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens and Navy Basic Fitness Certification. Qualifications Knowledge of DoW, DON and CNIC policies and procedures governing recreational activity certifications. Knowledge of both NAF and APF funding, government procurement procedures, cash handling procedures, fiscal, personnel, material and cash management. Knowledge of various specialty equipment, both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs. Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors that impact training, performance and recovery of individuals and team sports. Knowledge of the governing body rules for offered athletic events. Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area. Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Education This position does not have positive education requirement. Additional information Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help Review our benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr