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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). 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. Responsibilities - Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department, 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. - Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and nontraditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of outdoor skills areas including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking or water sports. - Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training in the form of day and weekend trips. - Supervises staff within the Community Recreation Program on a temporary, as needed basis consisting of less than 20% of overall duties. - Performs other duties as assigned as they pertain to the duties of this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: - 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 This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. 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. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct. In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693