Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Norfolk, VA oversees a comprehensive Community Recreation program within the MWR Department and manages diverse facilities. The role includes supervising staff, hiring, evaluating performance, and coordinating outdoor skills training and events for service members and families.

The position leads day-to-day operations across multiple programs, assists with staffing and scheduling, develops partnerships, markets activities, and handles administrative

Qualifications

• Supervisory leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience with interviews, hiring practices, and performance evaluations.
• Ability to develop and administer outdoor skills workshops and events.

Responsibilities

• Oversees supervisory duties including assigning work, evaluating performance, and approving leave and disciplinary actions.
• Manages recruitment processes and ensures compliant hiring practices.
• Leads and instructs staff in delivering outdoor skills training and field experiences; coordinates day-to-day program operations.
• Directs program management, marketing, and administration activities to support the Community Recreation program.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

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.

Key Responsibilities

Performs supervisory duties which include assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustments/awards, providing or recommending training, approving and/or disapproving leave requests, initiating corrective actions, and recommending formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted. ?

Supervises federal civil service employees at the NF-01/GS-1/2/3, NF-02/GS-4, NF- 03/GS-5/6/7/8, NA-05 or NA-8, whether full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary; assigned military employees; non-Federal workers; unpaid volunteers; student trainees, or others. Authorizes personnel action requests (SF-52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.

Ensures interviews and selection of new hires is performed in accordance with established hiring practices. Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional 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.

Leads day-to-day operation of multiple programs to which assigned; assists with staffing, training and scheduling.(b.) Program Management 35%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, on an as needed basis.Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program.(c.) Marketing 15%Solicits and assists with negotiating 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.Responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the Community Recreation program by utilizing all available resources.Promotes MWR facilities and events through staff and student indoctrination and other large group functions and gatherings.

(Promoting events and programs are done by speaking to large groups and using administrative resources to create and post advertising materials, providing input for quarterly calendars, weekly base paper, etc.)(d.) Administration 25%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 patron's usage and responses (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts).Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards.Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded.Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.Assists with writing standard operating procedures.Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.Provides onsite project oversight and ensures that 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 any 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.

Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $23 – $26/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 35-40 Hours w/ BENEFITS position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.