Duties

• Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR

• 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, when needed.

• Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.

• Performs the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program.

• Assists with writing standard operating procedures.

• Ensures programs are in compliance with local and Regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, including higher level Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.

• Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and

• Solicits and helps to negotiate 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.

• Assumes responsibility for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the Community Recreation program by utilizing all available resources.

• Seeks ways to promote and market MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base.

• Promotes MWR facilities and events through staff and student indoctrination and other large group functions and gatherings.

• Promotes events and programs by speaking to large groups and using administrative resources to create and post advertising materials, providing input for quarterly calendars, weekly base paper, etc.

• 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 patrons' usage and responses (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts).

• Monitors Community Recreation programs to ensure Navy Program standards are met or exceeded.

• Evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and recommends changes or enhancements that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.

• Performs regular analysis of projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.

• Provides onsite project oversight and ensures 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 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.

• Assists in planning and designing of construction projects that may include facility renovations and enhancements.

• Leads and performs check-in and check-out of materials and collects any applicable fees by operating point of sale (POS) computer system for equipment and activities associated with Community Recreation Programs.

Requirements

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.
• Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity based programming.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the 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.
• Knowledge of recreational and entertainment events.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
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• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on January 2nd, 2024, to receive consideration.
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  Agency contact information

  CNRMA NAF HRO

  Email

  midlantnafhr_rec.fct@navy.mil

  Address

  NSA Hampton Roads VA
  1200 Fechteler Road
  Norfolk, VA 23505
  US

  Next steps

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Required Documents