Community Recreation Director

Community Recreation Director

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Salary Range: $32 - $35 Per Hour

Job Summary: Open worldwide to US National Key position in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, within the CNIC in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Installation Program Director through the management of the daily activities of a comprehensive and diverse year-round Community Recreation program. This includes Special Events, Leisure Skills, Outdoor rental/Sales/Adventure Activities, Auto Hobby and Fleet Recreation.

Major Duties:

• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the development, management, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse recreation program. Ensures programs are in compliance with program policies, regulations, and procedures, higher level Navy and DoD regulations and program standards; uses judgment and exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions. Provides specific guidance to recreation managers regarding development of current and new programs. Continuously reviews recreation programs for accomplishments. Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs, and provides staff with guidance that may develop, modify, or otherwise change the program activity to meet or enhance the effectiveness of the program 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 that approved plans are implemented. Notifies local leadership of any issues or concerns that may arise. Strategically finds ways to eliminate or reduce significant barriers to program execution, teamwork or use of established business practices. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Provides day to day administrative supervision of a workforce consisting of Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) employees and acts as Rating Official (RO). Acts and Senior Rating Official (SRO) for activity managers in assigned AOR. Ensures approved staffing levels are maintained to support programs and operations in a cost effective manner. Plans work to be accomplished, sets priorities and establishes schedules for work completion. Distributes and balances work based upon priority, skill requirements, and level of difficulty. Discusses work in progress, responds to team members concerning procedures, directives, policy, etc., as well as technical questions. Evaluates performance of subordinates and provides specific recommendations related to training needs. Responsible for training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating all employees within the branch. Participates in interviews and recommends selection for all new hires within the branch, initiates appropriate disciplinary action; hears and resolves complaints from employees. Assures equality in determining selection, assignment, training and promotion, discipline and incentive awards to employees. Recommends awards or bonuses for supervisory and non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification, subject to approval by higher level supervisors. Controls attendance and leave ensuring adequate work force is available at all times to accomplish the mission. Routinely approves sick and annual leave. Coordinates budget requirements, formulates budgets for Non-Appropriated funds and provides guidance for activity/facility managers. Justifies budget requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, and service contracts to local leadership. Monitors activity managers regarding budget execution. Reviews monthly financial reports, compares to budget, and provides execution explanations for higher level local and regional review. Develops plans for over/under executed funds, end of the year funds, grants and future requirements based on higher level guidance. Maintains funds and property accountability for all NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories in AOR. Responsible for inventories conducted in accordance with applicable higher level regulatory guidelines. May act as an Approving Official (AO) for government purchase card holders within AOR. Represents the department at meetings, conferences, etc. Cultivates a cooperative relationship with the military and civilian community by maintaining liaison with community groups to provide customer satisfaction and contribute positively to the success and profitability of the organization. Oversees, solicits and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. Develops working partnerships to support and benefit MWR programs. Responsible for developing contacts, proposals and the execution of agreements. Researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on base. Exercises delegated managerial authority to a set series of annual, multi-year or similar types of long range work plans, schedules for work. Assures implementation of the goals and objectives for the program area of responsibility (AOR). Determines the goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; determine best approach or solution for resolving budget shortages; and plan for long range staffing needs.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Three years of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable experience (or a comparable combination of education and experience) that illustrates a progression in management experience is required. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of recreation policies, requirements, administrative practices and procedures relating to the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating of recreational programs and the efficient operation and utilization of facilities. Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously. Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets and to analyze impact on programs and to forecast long term funding requirements. Knowledge of business principles and personnel management. Ability to communicate and clarify the application of the department's policies to employees and management personnel. Ability to develop, explain, justify, persuade and deal with a wide range of problems and with people of diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to manage various functions through a subordinate staff. Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest When you perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may offset the impact of some of these taxes. For more information go to: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/taxableentitlements.html. KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work early, late, and on weekends and holidays. Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How to Apply: To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account. Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include: - Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) - Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022) -The number of hours you worked per week Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department. Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/01/2026 to receive consideration. 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. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12854236 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. Additional 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

Application Deadline: 2026-01-01