Community Recreation Director

Quick Facts

• Role: Community Recreation Director (MWR Community Recreation Division)

• Purpose: Support the Installation Program Director by managing and administering recreation programs and facilities.

Description

Manage and administer a diverse community recreation program and facilities, including Community Recreation, Liberty Program, Auto Skills, Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), and Special Events. Develop and maintain plans, operating procedures, and business plan execution in compliance with local, Regional, Navy, and DoD policies. Provide independent judgment to adapt guidance, evaluate programs, and improve operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, maintain, plan, and administer recreation programs; help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with managers.

• Ensure programs meet compliance requirements and adapt guidance for specific situations.

• Provide guidelines for maintaining current and developing new programs; continuously evaluate program accomplishments.

• Solicit input on short/long-range goals and business plan objectives; monitor standards and guide activity managers.

• Analyze projected projects/programs using operating budget, staffing needs, trends, command mission, and population changes; provide onsite oversight.

• Identify and implement ways to eliminate/reduce bottlenecks impacting program execution.

• Ensure facilities/activities meet fire, safety, security, and sanitation requirements; coordinate with local agencies to correct deficiencies.

• Assist with planning and designing construction/renovation projects.

• Provide day-to-day administrative and technical supervision of a workforce of APF and NAF employees (planning, priorities, scheduling, assignments, and work distribution).

• Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate employees; interview and recommend selection; initiate discipline; resolve complaints.

• Support equitable employment practices for selection, assignment, training, promotion, discipline, and incentives; control attendance and approve sick and annual leave.

• Coordinate budget requirements with activity/facility managers; monitor budget execution and review monthly financial reports.

• Maintain accountability for APF/NAF funds, property, supplies, resale funds, and inventories in the area of responsibility.

• Represent the department at meetings; cultivate relationships with military, regional, and civilian community partners.

• Oversee partnerships: solicit, help negotiate, develop contacts and proposals, execute agreements, and follow up.

• Research and provide information/referrals on recreational opportunities.

Requirements

• US citizenship.

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable progressive management experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of recreation policies and administrative practices for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating recreation programs.

• Ability to negotiate program issues and operational requirements with patrons and personnel.

• Knowledge of business principles for financial planning/reporting and the Department of the Navy budget process methods for APF and NAF funds; ability to plan, present, execute, and analyze budgets and forecast long-term funding.

• Knowledge of business principles and personnel management; ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to manage functions through subordinate staff.

• Federal suitability and successful background investigation (fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms).

• Pass E-Verify and resolve discrepancies; complete PIV using Form I-9 requirements.

• Valid state driver’s license to operate motor vehicles.

• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer; Selective Service registration for eligible males.

• Physical ability to stand and perform bending/stooping and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work at multiple community recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor environments).

• C.A.R.E trained; hold EFR or CPR/First Aid certification and current Food Handler certification, or obtain within 90 days.

• Resume must support and validate responses in the occupational questionnaire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan), plus annual and sick leave and tuition reimbursement.

• Regular full-time position with immediate medical/dental enrollment (no waiting period).

• 13 days annual leave per calendar year (based on percentage earned) and 13 days sick leave per calendar year; 11 paid holidays per year.

• NAF Retirement Plan; 401K with employer match up to 3%.

• Long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage; Medical savings account (FSA).

• Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation programs (e.g., golf courses, marinas, gyms/fitness centers, bowling centers, restaurants, discounted tickets and travel options, and Navy Exchange shopping privileges).