Community Recreation Programmer

summary

this position is located in the community recreation division, of the morale, welfare and recreation (mwr) department, located within navy installations command (cnic) on ncbc gulfport, gulfport, ms, incumbent manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year‑round recreation program in the information, tickets and tours (itt) office. Also, plans, promotes, and implements a variety of mwr community recreation programs and activities while seeking various partnerships within the community.

major duties and responsibilities:

• supervision
• 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.
• authorizes personnel action requests (sf‑52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.
• leads and instructs subordinate staff in administrating traditional and non‑traditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of outdoor skills areas including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking or water sports.
• leads day‑to‑day operation of multiple programs to which assigned; assists with staffing, training and scheduling.
• uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well‑rounded community recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire mwr department in accordance with cnic approved program standards.
• coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes.
• 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. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit mwr programs.
• researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base.
• responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the community recreation program by utilizing all available resources.
• 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 (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts).
• 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 managers 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.
• performs regular analysis of projected 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 and notifies local and regional leadership of any issues or concerns that may arise.
• uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for any modifications to programs.
• ensures all facilities and activities associated with the community recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.
• takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with appropriate entities.
• 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…