Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Sports Coordinator

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch within Fleet Readiness, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The incumbent serves as a Program Manager and assists with oversight of the installation’s sports program. The role plans and supports recreational sports programming for active and retired military members, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents. Programs may include self-directed, intramural, and extramural recreational sports. The position also oversees athletic facilities and equipment, promotes inclusive participation and sportsmanship, manages program operations and safety, and directly supervises assigned staff.

Requirements

Knowledge sufficient to independently carry out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs by applying recreation principles, concepts, and techniques to community needs.
Knowledge of Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and CNIC policies and procedures governing recreational activity certifications.
Knowledge of NAF and appropriated-fund funding, government procurement, cash handling, and fiscal, personnel, material, and cash management procedures.
Knowledge of specialty equipment, including resale items and fixed assets, to ensure program materials are suitable and of good quality.
Knowledge of physical and psychological factors affecting training, performance, and recovery in individual and team sports.
Knowledge of governing-body rules for offered athletic events.
Skill in organizing and using available community resources.
Skill in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other operating systems used in the program area.
Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, technically sound work-related reports.
Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must pass applicable records and background checks and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, or obtain them within 90 days of hire as specified in the posting.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must possess or obtain and maintain a Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate and Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 45 pounds.
Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet program requirements.
Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting installation access need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification.
Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
Employment is contingent on satisfactory employment reference checks and a successful National Agency Background Check; some candidates may also need to provide education documentation or participate in medical screening or drug testing.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree in sports administration or a related field.
Professional certification from a sport’s governing body.
At least three years of experience in the industry.
A combination of two of the three preferred elements—degree, professional certification, and industry experience—may sufficiently qualify an individual for program-director duties.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive sports program for eligible patrons, including self-directed, intramural, and extramural recreational sports.
Inspect and maintain indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Plan, organize, and conduct sports conditioning sessions, clinics, and seminars.
Develop and revise events, tournaments, leagues, and intramural sports rules to support inclusion and reflect current governing-body rules and officiating mechanics.
Promote sportsmanship, participation, and risk reduction in recreational activities.
Officiate or keep score for athletic programs and coordinate or make athletic-equipment repairs.
Serve as the installation’s subject matter expert on recreational sports.
Plan and coordinate recurring and non-recurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings, using resources in line with the military mission and MWR program-development principles.
Assist the Fitness Program Director with departmental strategic plans and reports and with projecting income from fees and charges.
Monitor inventories, cost controls, patron counts, and related records and reports.
Connect departmental plans to CNIC and MWR priorities, including recruitment and retention, and coordinate with Fitness Division team members and other MWR departments.
Identify installation and MWR groups for potential co-sponsored programs.
Assist with publicity and marketing, including public relations materials such as flyers, press releases, and brochures.
Arrange equipment, supplies, and services for programs and recommend improvements.
Ensure programs, operations, and equipment use comply with sanitation, health, and safety requirements.
Assist in implementing written safety and risk-management plans and emergency-care procedures; schedule First Aid and CPR training or certification classes for appropriate personnel.
Conduct regular facility safety inspections and report concerns to the immediate supervisor.
Prepare training and operating materials, conduct staff meetings and training, schedule recreation facilities, and supervise facility conditions.
Provide clerical and registration support, answer telephones, maintain correspondence, respond to public inquiries, and assist with reservations, contracts, and access lists for fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.
Direct and assign staff work according to priorities, assignment requirements, and staff capabilities.
Conduct annual staff performance reviews, participate in staffing decisions, and ensure staff receive appropriate training.
Address potential disciplinary and performance issues promptly and take appropriate corrective action.
Support CNIC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, promote a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and reprisal, and ensure fair and equitable treatment of staff.
Directly supervise assigned staff.