This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within CNIC. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Installation Program Director through the day to day management of the Community Recreation Division. Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program and facilities that can include but is not limited to Community Recreation.
A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable 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 and equipment. Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously. Must possess skill in negotiating program issues and operational requirements with patrons and personnel inside and outside the local installation and community organizations. Must have knowledge of general business principles for financial planning/reporting and of the Department of the Navy budget process methods for APF and NAF funds to ensure optimum use of resources. 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.
Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diver e recreation program. Develops and or assists managers with writing standard operating procedures. Ensures programs are in compliance with local Regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, and higher level Navy and DoD instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines. Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions. Provides specific guidance regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to recreation division managers. Continuously reviews the overall assigned recreation programs for accomplishments; recommends and establishes new operational activities/subprograms in conjunction with activity managers. Monitors associated contracts, Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding (MOA/MOU) in Area of Responsibility (AOR). 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. 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. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to program execution, teamwork or use of established business practices. Uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for any modifications to programs. Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Takes timely action to connect deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Assists in planning and designing of construction and renovation projects. Provides day to day administrative and technical supervision of a workforce consisting of both Appropriated (APF) and Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) employees and acts as Rating Official (RO). Acts as 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, answering questions from 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. Actively supports and promotes all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations, and to communicate this support to subordinates, minority groups and women. Ensures all laws and regulations concerning Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices are adhered to. Coordinates budget requirements with activity/facility managers and provides general guidance for preparation of the annual operating budget. Based on activity input formulates budgets for both Appropriated and Non-Appropriated funds. Justifies budget requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, and service contracts to local and regional leadership. Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF and 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. Oversees, solicits and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. 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.