Supervisory Recreation Specialist

U.S. Department of the Navy; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Station Everett supports the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs under Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and promoting fitness, recreation, lodging and food-and-beverage activities for service members, families, retirees, and civilian employees at CNIC facilities.

A Bachelor’s degree in Recreation management or related field is desired, with at least three years of specialized experience; a degree may be substituted by

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Recreation management or related field is desired.
• A minimum of three years of specialized experience in recreation programming or facility management may substitute for a formal degree.
• K n o w l e d g e of activities, services, and participants for planning recreation programs.
• Understanding advanced principles for designing, implementing, and monitoring facilities and programs.
• Knowledge of personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, training, and development.
• Familiarity with space utilization policies and budgeting.

Skills

Program planning

Analytical thinking

Personnel management

Space utilization budgeting

Program promotion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation management or related field

Job description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); Naval Station Everett.

• A Bachelor's degree in Recreation management or related field is desired. A minimum of three years of specialized experience in recreation programming or facility management may be substituted for a formal degree.
• Knowledge of the range of activities, services, and participants, interests, and of methods and processes for managing a sports, fitness, and aquatics program at an installation, which enables the incumbent to plan and conduct a program that meets patron needs.
• In-depth knowledge of the advanced principles and concepts as well as the practical knowledge of the complex technical and administrative requirements of designing, implementing, and monitoring modern sport, fitness, and aquatics facilities and programs at several dispersed locations is required.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of the overall community services program and the skill to interpret and promote the program through media, public appearances, and other promotional procedures.
• Skilled in applying complex fact-findings, analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques. Ability to conduct studies to recommend improvements, streamline operations/methods, consolidate processes and functions.
• Knowledge of the principles of personnel management, involving recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and development, and the general provisions for the needs of human resources in an organization.
• Detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures and precedents that apply to space utilization to analyze/evaluate information, interpret guidance, and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge in planning budget requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles of personnel management, involving recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and development, and the general provisions for the needs of human resources in an organization.
• Detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures and precedents that apply to space utilization to analyze/evaluate information, interpret guidance, and draw conclusions.