MWR Recreation Specialist (Programmer)

Summary

This role, within the Community Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department at Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), involves managing a wide-ranging, year-round recreation program and its facilities. Key areas include Parks, Picnic Areas, Outdoor Adventure Activities, Camping, RV Parks, Vehicle Storage, the Liberty Program, Library, Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), Recreation Centers, Bowling, Paintball, and Auto Skills. OFF OF NAVAL BASE CORONADO

Duties

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. Organize special events such as comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, 4th of July Festival, and Winterfest, which are just a few of the many programs offered throughout the year. Serves as a liaison for MWR related activities associated with Training Support Center (TSC), Fleet & Family Readiness Departments (N9) and other tenant commands on base, when needed. Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance. Performs the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program. Assists with writing standard operating procedures. Ensures programs follow local and regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, including higher level Navy and Department of Defense (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. Solicits and help to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. Develop working partnerships with both base and off base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs. Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups. Research and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base. Assumes responsibility 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. Promote events and programs by speaking to large groups and using administrative resources to create and post advertising materials, providing input for quarterly calendars, weekly base paper, etc. 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 patrons' usage and responses (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts). Monitors Community Recreation programs to ensure Navy Program standards are met or exceeded. Evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and recommends changes or enhancements 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 projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population. Provides onsite project oversight and ensures 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 modifications to programs. Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the Community Recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Take timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with appropriate entities. Assists in planning and designing construction projects that may include facility renovations and enhancements. 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. May be required to drive motor vehicles up to a 9-passenger van to transport entertainers to/from hotels, airports, and eating establishments. Inspect equipment upon return for damage and make recommendations for replacement when required. Balances and reconciles daily sales transactions by completing a Daily Activity Report (DAR). Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value. Leads and instruct subordinate staff in administering traditional and nontraditional 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. Provides outdoor field experiences related to

Qualifications

Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity-based programming. Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the 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. Knowledge of recreational and entertainment events.