Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness)

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization within the Navy seeks a Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness) to oversee comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics programs at the installation. This role involves planning and managing events, coordinating with local partners, and ensuring high-quality recreational services for active duty members and their families.

Qualifications

• Combination of experience related to customer service and activity based functions.
• Knowledge of recreational programs and planning.
• Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages fitness, sports, and aquatics programs.
• Coordinates with city and military organizations to promote health/wellness.
• Directs work and conducts annual performance reviews of staff.

Skills

Program planning

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or related field

Job description

Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness)

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Summary

This position has oversight of the Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs at the installation. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and administer a comprehensive, year-round fitness, recreational sports, and aquatics program, and the associated facilities used in conducting these programs. Programs serve active duty, reserve, and retired military; their family members; civilians; and other authorized customers.

Summary

This position has oversight of the Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs at the installation. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and administer a comprehensive, year-round fitness, recreational sports, and aquatics program, and the associated facilities used in conducting these programs. Programs serve active duty, reserve, and retired military; their family members; civilians; and other authorized customers.

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Duties

Program Management (includes but not limited to): 65%Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (e.g., group exercise classes; self-directed fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs; incentive programs; special events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and education programs).Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of health/wellness to the community. Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood. Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc. Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base awards and makes arrangements for presentations. Interprets considerable data relating to program trends, costs, problems, and needs; refines or modifies program methods and techniques based on findings. Prepares appropriated fund (APF) and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness, sports and aquatics programs (categories A and B).Monitors contract services and properly performs quality assessment and evaluation (QAE) responsibilities. Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs and incorporates these finding into the annual program plan. Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship, and publicity strategies. Assists local Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests. Solicits, interviews, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty programs. Maintains appropriate records and submits deserving volunteers for recognition through the base volunteer recognition program. Reviews research publications and health journals to ensure currency in methodology and philosophy in the area of health and fitness (e.g., exercise physiology, life-style management, nutrition, and physical conditioning).Ensures the program meets or exceeds industry standards as established by governmental and private organizations such as the Cooper Institute, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Defense (DoD), American College of Sports Medicine, etc. Facility Management (includes but not limited to): 10%Coordinates the use and maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, which may include but is not limited to, gymnasium(s), fitness center(s), tennis court(s), swimming pool(s), softball field(s), jogging track(s), football field(s) and soccer field(s) to accommodate the comprehensive installation fitness, aquatics, and sports programs. Coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction of all new indoor and outdoor fitness and athletic facilities. Coordinates with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and other base agencies (e.g., Safety Office) regarding requirements for maintenance and repair of fitness, sports and aquatic facilities and purchase and installation of new equipment. Develops a five-year facility improvement program to maintain a state-of-the-art program, prepares construction plans for renovations/additions or expansion and submits work orders for all minor construction projects from inception to completion. Ensures inventory control of all property, equipment and supplies to protect government assets and determines replacement requirements levels. Takes timely and appropriate action to comply with safety, fire and environmental directions and ensures safe, healthy, contemporary, comfortable, and adequate facilities. Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by a staff that includes Fitness Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Facility Coordinator, Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor and other subordinate staff. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in MWR Fitness staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  
  

Qualifications

Combination of experience related to customer service and activity based functions

• Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
• Ability to work independently, making sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of recreational programs.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program that will stimulate and sustain the interest of participants and challenge participants that they may benefit from the social values to be derived from recreational activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. If no current license, one must be obtained within 90 days of being hired into the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

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