MWR Community Recreation Director

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Seal Beach, CA

15h

About The Position

This position is located in the Community Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The primary purpose is to support the Installation Program Director through the day-to-day management of the Community Recreation Division. The Director develops, manages, plans, executes, and administers a diverse recreation program, ensuring compliance with applicable local, regional, Navy, and Department of Defense policies and standards. The role provides guidance to activity managers, evaluates programs and projects, monitors contracts and agreements, analyzes financial and operational information, and recommends changes to improve program effectiveness and resource use. It also includes oversight of facilities, safety and sanitation compliance, construction and renovation projects, and APF and NAF funds and property. The position provides administrative and technical supervision of both appropriated-fund and non-appropriated-fund employees. Responsibilities include workforce planning, assigning and evaluating work, training, hiring recommendations, performance ratings, leave and attendance oversight, and employee relations. The Director represents the department and maintains liaison with military, regional, civilian, and community organizations. Duties are performed to support customer satisfaction and the success and profitability of the organization. Work hours vary according to program needs and may include split days off, evenings, weekends, holidays, and early or late hours. Applicants must meet federal suitability requirements, pass E-Verify, maintain a valid state driver's license for government vehicles, and obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications. A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable experience showing progression in management is required.

Requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable experience demonstrating progression in management experience.
Skill in negotiating program issues and operational requirements with patrons and personnel inside and outside the installation, including community organizations.
Ability to organize and operate several facilities or programs simultaneously.
Knowledge of general business principles for financial planning and reporting, and of Department of the Navy budget processes and APF and NAF fund methods.
Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets; analyze effects on programs; and forecast long-term funding requirements.
Knowledge of business principles and personnel management.
Ability to communicate and clarify department policies to employees and management personnel.
Ability to develop, explain, justify, and persuade, and to address a wide range of problems involving people of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to manage various functions through subordinate staff.
Proficiency in oral and written communication.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal suitability requirements, including successful completion of a background investigation.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license for operating government vehicles.
Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
Must be able to work variable hours based on program needs, including split days off, evenings, weekends, holidays, and early or late hours.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, maintain, plan, execute, and administer a diverse recreation program.
Develop or assist managers in writing standard operating procedures and ensure programs comply with applicable local, regional, Navy, and DoD policies, regulations, and standards.
Use independent judgment to adapt guidelines and develop plans and solutions for specific situations.
Guide recreation division managers on maintaining current programs and developing new programs.
Review programs and accomplishments, recommend and establish operational activities or subprograms, and advise managers on program changes.
Monitor contracts and Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding within the Area of Responsibility.
Solicit input from activity managers regarding short- and long-range goals, business plan objectives, and program standards.
Analyze projects and programs in light of budgets, staffing, plans, trends, command mission, and changing population; use metrics and financial data to recommend modifications.
Provide onsite project oversight, confirm approved plans are implemented, and notify local and regional leadership of issues or concerns.
Identify and implement ways to reduce bottlenecks and barriers to program execution, teamwork, and established business practices.
Ensure facilities and activities meet fire, safety, security, and sanitation guidelines, and coordinate timely corrective action with local agencies.
Assist with planning and designing construction and renovation projects.
Provide day-to-day administrative and technical supervision of APF and NAF employees; act as Rating Official and as Senior Rating Official for activity managers in the assigned AOR.
Maintain approved staffing levels and plan, prioritize, schedule, distribute, and balance work.
Discuss work in progress, answer employee questions, evaluate subordinate performance, and recommend training needs.
Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate branch employees; participate in interviews and recommend hires; initiate disciplinary actions; and hear and resolve employee complaints.
Ensure fair and lawful employee selection, assignment, training, promotion, discipline, and incentive awards; recommend awards, bonuses, and position-classification changes for approval by higher-level supervisors.
Control attendance and leave, ensure adequate staffing, and routinely approve sick and annual leave.
Support and promote the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan, and ensure compliance with Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices.
Maintain accountability for APF and NAF funds, equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories; conduct inventories under applicable regulations.
May act as an Approving Official for government purchase cardholders within the AOR.
Represent the department at meetings and conferences and maintain liaison with military, regional, civilian, and community organizations.
Promote customer satisfaction and contribute to organizational success and profitability.