MWR Recreation Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Community Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department located within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year-round recreation program and various recreation facilities. The incumbent plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. Responsibilities 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 and Family Readiness Departments (N9) and other tenant commands on base, as needed. Exercises authority and independent judgement in development of plans and solutions. Assumes responsibility for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the Community Recreation program by utilizing all available resources. 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. 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. Provides on-site projected oversight and ensures approved plans are implemented and notifies local and regional leadership of any issues or concerns that may arise. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 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 Installations 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. All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05. Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C ) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care. 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. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.