Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Recreation Specialist
• Key focus: Management and supervision of a year-round Community Recreation program and facilities

Description

The Supervisory Recreation Specialist manages and administers a comprehensive, diverse Community Recreation program, including multiple recreation facilities. The role supervises staff, coordinates day-to-day program operations, and leads outdoor skills workshops, clinics, and events. It also covers leisure skills development, special events, partnership marketing, and administrative reporting while ensuring program standards and safety requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Supervise federal civil service employees and other assigned personnel; assign work, set priorities, evaluate performance, and recommend training/pay/leave actions
• Lead and instruct staff in delivering outdoor skills workshops, clinics, and events across activities such as camping, cycling, sailing, hiking, and water sports
• Coordinate day-to-day operation of multiple programs, including staffing, training, and scheduling
• Plan and deliver leisure skills development activities and community special events (e.g., holiday events, concerts, festivals)
• Serve as a liaison for MWR-related activities with on-base departments and tenant commands as needed
• Develop and manage partnerships, negotiate agreements, and support MWR programming with on-base and off-base organizations
• Handle program administration such as patron usage metrics, database administration, and after-action reporting
• Monitor and evaluate programs against standards; recommend changes using metrics and financial data
• Assist with writing standard operating procedures
• Perform budget-aware analysis and provide onsite oversight to ensure approved plans are implemented
• Ensure activities meet fire, safety, security, and sanitation guidelines; inspect equipment and recommend replacement when needed

Requirements

• Pass applicable records and background checks
• Pass E-Verify employment verification; resolve discrepancies as a condition of employment
• Ability to walk, stand, run, bike, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 45 pounds unassisted
• Be able to work outdoors for special events and demonstrations (weather-dependent)
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license

Qualifications

• Relevant education and/or equivalent recreation-related work experience (e.g., bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business, or closely related field)
• Customer service and/or activity-based experience
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of recreational programs and program planning/organization methods
• Ability to create and sustain partnerships via MWR agreements
• Ability to maintain accurate databases and track patron usage
• Ability to represent the department and speak to both small and large groups
• Program planning and leadership skills to sustain leisure and social recreation programming

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).