Supervisory Recreation Specialist Community Recreation

Summary

This position plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. The position is also responsible to seek various partnerships with community organizations, and businesses in support of MWR programs and base wide special events.

Duties

Supervision - 25% -Performs supervisory duties which include assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustments/awards, providing or recommending training, approving and/or disapproving leave requests, initiating corrective actions, and recommending formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted. -Supervises federal civil service employees at the NF-01/GS-1/2/3, NF-02/GS-4, NF-03/GS-5/6/7/8/, NA-05 or NA-08, whether full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary; assigned military employees; non-Federal workers; unpaid volunteers; student trainees, or others. -Authorizes personnel action requests (SF-52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction. -Ensures interviews and selection of new hires is performed in accordance with established hiring practices. -Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and event in a variety of outdoor skill areas including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing hiking or water sports. -Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training in the form of day and weekend trips. -Leads day-to-day operation of multiple programs to which assigned; assists with staffing, training and scheduling. Program Management - 35% -Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities wihin the entire MWR Department in accordance with CNIC approved program standards. -Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes. -Organizes community special events such as holiday events, concerts, and other events -Serves as a liaison for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) related activities associated with Fleet & Family Readiness Departments -Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance. -Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation Program. Marketing - 15% -Solicits and assists with negotiating partnerships on behalf of the MWR department -Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations 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 base -Responsible 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. Administration - 25% -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 patron's usage and responses . -Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards. -Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. -Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity manager with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity. -Assists with writing standard operating procedures -Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the Community Recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. -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. -Completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) to ensure accountability for the balancing and reconciliation of daily sales transactions. -Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value -Promotes customer service awareness and information, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, entertainment and promotion schedules

Qualifications and evaluation

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Education

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

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 09/10/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056649 To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Required documents

Résumé 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 Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

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/.