Recreation Specialist (Sports Coordinator)

Summary

This position is located within the N92 division of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, NS Mayport, Florida. The incumbent is directly responsible for all team and individual adult sports at the installation. The purpose of this position is to supervise the assigned athletic facility/facilities and direct facility sports and fitness events, including sports officials, and conducting sports clinics during hours assigned.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Assists and furnishes athletic equipment for routine and special activities. Ensures athletic fields and equipment are in accordance with approved schedules and operation plans. Inspects buildings, facilities, and equipment within assigned areas of responsibility to determine maintenance, repair, and condition of sanitation. Monitors outdoors athletic areas to ensure that scheduled events take place at the time and date scheduled. Prepares work assignments as necessary to maintain athletic areas and ensures follow-up work to be performed by activities as necessary. Develops input to annual budget and executes preplanned budget spending. Initiates purchasing, surveying, issuing, and upkeep of recreational and athletic equipment. Provides input into determining the usage of budget resources for equipment upkeep and replacement, program support needs, and staffing. Reviews new and replacement equipment, researches prices, and recommends quality and quantity to be purchased. Coordinates the operation and administration of the intramural sports programs including program development, organization of leagues, development of rules and regulations, and scheduling events. Oversees the organization of leagues and tournaments in flag football, volleyball, basketball, badminton, soccer, tennis, golf, softball (slow pitch), racquetball, swimming, etc. Develops team rosters into leagues or brackets and prepares a schedule showing time, date, location of play, and opponents. Explains schedules, playing areas, rules, regulations, use and care of equipment, and maintains official records to establish team standings. Administers the local Captain's Cup program based on demands and needs of the local installation command structure. Provides a marketing program on a continuous basis for the intramural sports program. Arranges new releases, flyers, and posters to maximize patron's participation. Coordinates with program managers and key staff personnel to gather information pertinent to the facilities, programs, services, and special events for publication in the MWR Monthly supplement in the base newspaper. Develops and conducts sports orientations for new military personnel and their families. Coordinates special events and joint community programs to ensure effective use of all MWR facilities and resources. Responsible for the operation, upkeep of all outdoor athletic facilities. Plans, organizes, and conducts tournaments and special events. Acts as the MWR volunteer coordinator. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Must possess a minimum of 3 years documented experience in sports and fitness. Must have a working knowledge of league and tournament organization and operation as well as knowledge of basic rules of play of major team and individual sports. Knowledge of the range of activities and services and of participant interests and needs typical of a program which enables the employee to develop and conduct a large and exceptionally diversified program in this specialty area. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak effectively, make presentations and conduct training. Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of patrons to include military officer and enlisted, foreign military, retired and reserve personnel, military family members and authorized civilians. Must be a mature individual with an adequate level of physical fitness, with sound leadership, and both written and verbal communication and interview skills. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION: NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in related field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Other Information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.