Community Recreation Director

Summary This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, located within Commander, Navy Installations Command. 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. Responsibilities 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: 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, Parks and Picnic areas, Outdoor Rental/Resale/Adventure Activities, Camping/RV Parks, Vehicle Storage, Liberty Program, Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), Recreation and Resource Centers, Bowling, Paintball, Deployed Forces Support or Fleet Recreation, Leisure Skills, Special Events, Command Equipment Issue, Auto Hobby, and Library Program. Program & Compliance Management: Responsible for the planning, execution, administration, and evaluation of a diverse, year-round recreation program. Formulates standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures all activities and facilities strictly comply with local, Regional, Navy, and DoD policies and standards. Exercises independent judgment to resolve execution bottlenecks and modify programs using performance metrics. Operational & Facility Oversight: Provides strategic and technical guidance to recreation division managers to review, expand, or adjust activities based on command mission, budget, and changing demographics. Ensures all facilities meet established fire, safety, security, and sanitation guidelines, coordinating with local agencies to resolve deficiencies and assist in facility construction or renovation. Personnel & Workforce Administration: Manages day-to-day administrative and technical supervision for a mixed Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) workforce. Serves as Rating Official (RO) and Senior Rating Official (SRO). Directly handles scheduling, work distribution, performance evaluations, hiring recommendations, disciplinary actions, and equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance. Financial & Resource Accountability: Coordinates and formulates annual APF and NAF operating budgets in collaboration with facility managers. Justifies funding requirements to senior leadership, monitors execution, and addresses variances. Maintains strict property and funds accountability for all equipment, supplies, and resale inventories, adhering to regulatory audit standards. Partnerships & Community Liaison: Cultivates cooperative relationships and negotiates partnerships with military, regional, and civilian organizations to expand recreational offerings. Represents the department at conferences, drafts professional proposals, and executes formal agreements (MOAs/MOUs) to enhance MWR program resources. Strategic Planning: Exercises delegated authority to outline, schedule, and implement long-range (multi-year) work plans and staffing solutions to align with broader MWR organizational goals. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: 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. 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. 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 A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation OR Three years of comparable experience that illustrates a progression in management experience is required. Additional 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.