Recreation Specialist (Community Recreation)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) oversees a comprehensive year-round recreation program and facilities through the Community Recreation Division of the MWR Department. The role requires KSAs in customer service, programming, independent work, and effective communication.

Applicants should demonstrate ability to plan, organize and conduct activities, build partnerships via MWR agreements, maintain databases, and speak to groups while representing the department in various settings.

Qualifications

• Combination of experience related to customer service and/or activity-based programming.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Activity-based programming

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Event planning

Partnership development

Database maintenance

Public speaking

Knowledge of recreation activities

Job description

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.

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.