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Recreation Specialist (Community Recreation Programmer)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Summary

This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located pn Naval Base Coronado, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The incumbent, plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. The position is also responsible to seek various partnerships with community organizations, and businesses in support of MWR programs and base wide special events.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/09/2021 to 12/31/2021
Salary
$18.20 to - $23 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Coronado, CA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required - Not Required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
03
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
21-685
Control number
626272400

Duties

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Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWRDepartment, 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.
. Performs regular analysis of projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.
. Provides onsite project oversight and ensures 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 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.
. Assists in planning and designing of construction projects that may include facility renovations and enhancements.
. 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.
. Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required.
. Balances and reconciles daily sales transactions by completing a Daily Activity Report (DAR).
. Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value.
 

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

  • 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.

Education

N/A

Additional information

    1. required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CNIC, if after November 22. CNIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CNIC a legally required exception from this requirement.”

How you will be evaluated

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

All applications are carefully reviewed and evaluated for qualification requirements which are based on job requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the position description (PD).

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