Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) at Norfolk Naval Station seeks a Manager of the Recreation Program to oversee the Recreation Center, the Liberty Programs, and related facilities, ensuring safe, engaging activities for the military community.

The role requires strong leadership, program development, budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration with installation command and staff to sustain high‑quality services for Sailors and their families.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in recreation or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of planning, administering and managing a wide variety of recreation programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication with military personnel and the public.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Recreation Center and Liberty Programs.
• Plans, budgets and manages facility operations and staffing.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and adjusts activities to patron needs.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation

Job description

Summary

This position is the Manager of the Recreation Program of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department at Norfolk Naval Station, Norfolk VA. The primary objective of this position is to manage and supervise a Recreation Center, Single Sailor and Liberty Program.

Duties

Help Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a director of the Recreation Center and Liberty Programs. Develop administers, plans procedures and implements to provide widely recognized programs designed to promote the physical and social well-being of the members of the military community. Establishes current and long-range program activities taking into consideration the needs and desire of the installation command group mission(s), community usage, budgeting allowance and existing and projected staff and facilities. Analyzes work requirements and determines staff resources, equipment and other requirements needed to accomplish the organization mission recommends or adjustments. Plans, directs and manages recreation programs within the framework of local command policy, guidelines and resources. Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing recreational activities using various survey methodologies. Adapts and varied programs based on patron needs and interests and implements change when necessary. Reviews and analyzes recreation center programs to determine where adverse trends are developing and initiates studies to determine causes; takes corrective action as required. Use information gathered from all sources to experiment with innovative new programs and to improve; curtail or terminate existing ones. Oversees Facility operations include security, scheduling, reserving, maintaining and upgrading rooms, games, equipment, kitchen and offices of the recreational facility. Maintains work requests, fixed assets reports, and inventory control on all property pertinent to the operation of the facility. Ensures that equipment is available and in working order for patron use or scheduled programs. Responsible for meeting established goals effectively managing the resources of assigned programs. Monitors programs and facilities on a regular basis and initiates corrective action as necessary. Evaluates program effectiveness from the standpoint of the unforeseen developments and program objectives based on patron participation, resources, and hours of operation, serves offered, pricing, marketing methods, procurement and program objectives. Evaluates the quality, adequacy, effectiveness and progress of recreation programs and interests. Develops periodic program plans and annual requirements as well as short‑and long‑range goals to ensure that programs remain up‑to‑date and competitive with local establishments. Assure that the facility is well maintained, safe and suited to the needs of patrons. Selects and emphasizes program activities to meet patron needs and desires. Plans, coordinates and is responsible for the details recurring and nonrecurring activities special events and community wide programs to make maximum use of facilities, personnel, services and resources. Arranges for supplies. Equipment, transportation, space and services to accomplish and support the programs. Prepares financial planning, develops and justifies the Recreation Center and Liberty program annual budget and presents for approval, prepares and conducts inventories, cost control and related records and reports. Reviews and submits purchase requests for approval based on program and facility need for service contracts, repairs and maintenance, improvements supplies, equipment, vehicles, tickets, special events, etc. Procures these items upon approval by Purchase Order Request. Ensuring inventory, safety, cleanliness of facility and internal policies follow standards enforced.

Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to work varied work schedules to include split days off, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)

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: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of recreation such as would be gained through a four year degree in recreation and/or through documented broad and comprehensive experience in the field of recreation and in the practical application of such knowledge to on-going recreation programming. Knowledge of the goals, philosophy, principles, techniques and methods of procedures used in organizing, planning, administering, conducting and managing a wide variety of recreation programs and facilities and the skill in the application and utilization of such knowledge in planning and carrying out an enhanced program which meets as fully as possible the needs of the participating community. Skill in the effective management of the financial and physical resources of the programs or services. Excellent written and oral communication skills that enable effective communications with high-ranking military and civilian personnel as well as subordinate personnel and the public. A high degree of judgement, tack and integrity is required to maintain effective working relationships with all levels and ranks. Ability to read, interpret and implement policies and procedures established by higher authority and tact and diplomacy in presenting same to staff and patrons.

Education A minimum of four years of experience and/or education that demonstrates work experience directly related to the duties of the position.

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. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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