Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Annapolis, Maryland

Salary Range: $27 - $33 Per Hour

Job 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. This position will have oversight for the NSA Annapolis's Community Recreation Ticket program.

Major 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: Combination of experience related to customer service and activity based functions Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience. Ability to work independently, making sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of recreational programs. Knowledge of 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. Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program that will stimulate and sustain the interest of participants and challenge participants that they may benefit from the social values to be derived from recreational activities. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. If no current license, one must be obtained within 90 days of being hired into the position. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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 12/08/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12840349 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

Application Deadline: 2025-12-08