Recreation Specialist (Program Manager) NF-04

U.S. Army MWR

Fort Riley (KS)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Fort Riley Warrior Zone is seeking a qualified manager to lead recreation programs for Soldier leisure, including gaming, food and beverage, cinema, billiards, and BOSS activities. You will oversee daily operations, staff supervision, and event planning to meet the needs of eligible personnel.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, maintaining equipment, marketing programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a full-time on-site role open to U.S.

Qualifications

Directly related work experience enabling planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating a recreational program.

Responsibilities

Manage Warrior Zone: develop, manage, plan and administer recreation activities programs.
Oversee activities such as interactive gaming, food/beverage, movie theater, programming, and billiards and the BOSS Program.
Directs, develops and administers plans and procedures to meet the leisure needs of the Soldiers. Conducts periodic staff meetings and takes appropriate action for employee misconduct as well as recommending employees for awards.
As Warrior Zone manager, responsible for monitoring and maintaining electronic gaming equipment, big screen TVs, etc; coordinating inter and intra- garrison competitions and tournaments.
Responsible for planning and executing of community special events that respond to the needs and interest of the military/civilian population. Markets programs through all available marketing sources.

Job description

Summary

This position is located at: Warrior Zone - Fort Riley, Kansas.

Join our team at Fort Riley Warrior Zone, designed to give our soldiers a place to relax and have a good time.

This announcement will have a cut-off after one week. Qualified applicants at cutoff date, will be forwarded to management first.

This job is open to

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Serves as the manager for the Warrior Zone. Develops, manages, plans and administers recreation activities programs to support eligible personnel for Warrior Zone activities.
Such activities include, but not limited to, interactive gaming, food and beverage operation, movie theater, programming, and billiards and the BOSS Program.
Directs, develops and administers plans and procedures to meet the leisure needs of the Soldiers. Conducts periodic staff meetings and takes appropriate action for employee misconduct as well as recommending employees for awards.
As Warrior Zone manager, responsible for monitoring and maintaining electronic gaming equipment, big screen TVs, etc; coordinating inter and intra- garrison competitions and tournaments.
Responsible for planning and executing of community special events that respond to the needs and interest of the military/civilian population. Markets programs through all available marketing sources.

Conditions of employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Work requires the use of physical exertion when preparing for and overseeing events. Must be able to lift and carry light to moderately heavy items.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

Directly related work experience provided the applicant the ability, knowledge, skills, principles, methods and techniques to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate a recreational program.

Highly Preferred Criteria

Highly preferred candidates will be referred to management first. In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, highly preferred is defined as also meeting at least two of the three criteria listed below:

Minimum of 2 years experience managing or directing an entertainment facility to include food and beverage operations.
Minimum of 2 years experience with financial analysis, budget development and execution and food and labor cost management.
Minimum of 2 years experience with marketing and executing programs and events.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Area of Consideration

This job is open to candidates Worldwide.

PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Allowances and Differentials

This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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