Supervisory Recreation Specialist

This position is located in NSA Mid-South, in Millington, Tennessee, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness Department in the Community Recreation Department. The incumbent will serve as the Outdoor Recreation Manager. The purpose of this position is to provide program management to the MWR's Outdoor Community Recreation Division's three facilities: the Outdoor Rec Center, the Ellison Liberty Center, and the Information, Tickets, and Travel Office.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs supervisory duties which include assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustments/awards, providing or recommending training, approving and/or disapproving leave requests, initiating corrective actions, and recommending formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted. Authorizes personnel action requests and ensures timekeeping documents aw submitted in accordance with local direction. Ensures interviews and selection of new hires is performed in accordance with established hiring practices.

Leads and instructs subordinate in administering traditional and non-traditional 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 spoils. Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training Leads day-to-day operation of programs to which assigned; assists with staffing and scheduling. 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. 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, on an as needed basis. Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.

Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of diverse Community Recreation program. (c.) Marketing 150/0 Solicits and assists with negotiating 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.

Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups, Researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base. Responsible 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 and gatherings.

Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration. All administrative duties arc completed through a variety of sources including computer software which tracks patron's usage and responses (includes providing information tur metrics and patron counts). 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. Assists with writing standard operating procedures.

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. Uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for any modifications to programs.

Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the Community Recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with appropriate entities. 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.

Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required. Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value. Promotes customer service awareness and information, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, entertainment and promotion schedules.