Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Sports Coordinator)

Responsible for development and oversight of sports programming. While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify: (a) a four-year degree in sports administration or a related field; (b) professional certification from a sport's governing body; and (c) at least three years of experience in the industry. Directs work to be accomplished by staff Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training fulfill requirements of their positions. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate corrective action(s) as necessary. Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive, sports program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents. Program includes self-directed recreation sports, and intramural and/or extramural recreational sports. Inspects and maintains multiple indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, equipment, and supplies used for athletic activities, events and programs. Plans, organizes and conducts sports specific conditioning sessions, clinics, or seminars to train patrons. Ensures the installation's recreational sports program is diverse and inclusive, in an effort to accommodate various patrons and levels of competition. Develops and revises program events, tournaments and leagues to provide an inclusive program. Creates an environment that educates and promotes sportsmanship and participation in recreational activities, in addition to providing a program in which risks are minimized. Develops and revises, intramural sports rules to ensure they remain current with new governing body rules, rule applications and officiating mechanics. Officiates or keeps score for offered athletic programs. Makes and/or coordinates repairs of athletic equipment. Serves as the subject matter expert on recreational sports for the installation. Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings within the assigned program to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program development. Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports. Coordinates program effort with other team members. Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel regarding scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines. Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be co-sponsored. Assists in developing and maintaining comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relations (e.g., preparing distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.) Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements. Ensures program, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines. Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor. Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meeting and training. Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities. Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies, responds to public inquires about the facility. Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.