MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Coronado, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the Community Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), this position manages a diverse, year-round recreation program. The role is based at the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) in Coronado, California, and includes administering facilities such as parks, bowling centers, and Auto Skills centers, as well as planning, promoting, and implementing MWR programs and activities. The position manages program development and operations, supervises staff, and performs administrative and facility oversight. It organizes recreation programs and community events, leads outdoor skills training and field experiences, coordinates with base organizations and tenant commands, monitors program standards and performance, and supports customer service, equipment, inventory, and financial accountability.

Requirements

Knowledge gained through relevant education and training, such as a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business, or a closely related field, and/or equivalent recreation-related work experience.
A combination of experience related to customer service and/or activity-based functions.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of recreational programs.
Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques, and procedures used to organize, plan, and conduct activities.
Knowledge of the range of activities and their suitability for individuals and groups of varying demographics, ages, and interests in a Community Recreation Program.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal suitability requirements, including successful completion of a background investigation.
Must remain drug-free throughout federal employment.
May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
For access to a military installation, candidates or new hires without a REAL ID must establish identity using an acceptable credential or an acceptable combination of identity documents.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, promote, and implement Community Recreation programs across MWR facilities in accordance with CNIC-approved program standards.
Coordinate leisure skills development activities and classes.
Organize community special events, including comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, the 4th of July Festival, and Winterfest.
Serve as a liaison for MWR activities involving Training Support Center (TSC), Fleet & Family Readiness Departments (N9), and other tenant commands as needed.
Support unit allocation events with equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
Develop, manage, maintain, plan, execute business plans for, and administer a diverse Community Recreation program.
Assign work, define priorities, participate in hiring and selection, evaluate performance, recommend pay adjustments and awards, provide or recommend training, manage leave requests, and initiate or recommend corrective and disciplinary actions.
Supervise assigned civilian, military, non-Federal, volunteer, student trainee, and other staff; authorize personnel action requests and ensure timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.
Ensure interviews and selection of new hires follow established hiring practices.
Lead and instruct staff in traditional and non-traditional outdoor skills workshops, clinics, and events, including activities such as camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking, and water sports.
Provide day and weekend outdoor field experiences related to outdoor skills training.
Lead day-to-day operations of assigned programs and assist with staffing, training, and scheduling.
Complete after-action reports, collect data, and administer databases and software used to track patron usage, responses, metrics, and patron counts.
Solicit activity managers' input on internal short- and long-range goals, business plan objectives, and program standards.
Monitor programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded; evaluate ongoing programs and advise activity managers on changes to improve program effectiveness.
Assist with writing standard operating procedures.
Analyze projected projects and programs in light of operating budgets, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission, and population changes.
Provide onsite project oversight, ensure approved plans are implemented, and notify local and regional leadership of issues or concerns.
Use metrics and financial data to recommend program modifications.
Ensure facilities and activities meet fire, safety, security, and sanitation guidelines, and coordinate timely correction of deficiencies.
Operate a point-of-sale computer system to check materials in and out and collect applicable fees for equipment and activities.
Inspect returned equipment for damage and recommend replacement when necessary.
Complete Daily Activity Reports to ensure daily sales transactions are balanced and reconciled.
Inventory equipment, retail items, supplies, and other items with cash value.
Promote customer service awareness and information, requisition merchandise, maintain adequate stock levels, and manage entertainment and promotion schedules.
Transport patrons off base to local attractions for trips, tours, and outings.
Perform other duties as assigned.