AQUATICS DAY CAMP COUNSELOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII-NC)
City of Long Beach
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MWR Recreation Assistant (San Nicolas Island)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run various recreational programs on a remote Navy island in California, such as sports, arts, crafts, youth activities, and outdoor adventures, while ensuring safety and engaging participants.
It includes tasks like scheduling events, setting up facilities, leading classes, and managing supplies for fun and fitness options.
A good fit would be someone energetic and organized with 1-2 years of experience in recreation or community programs, who enjoys working with people in an isolated setting.
Key Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in a related recreational activity
- Ability to operate and assist in recreational programs like community activities, fitness, youth programs, or outdoor pursuits
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations for recreational settings
- Skills in scheduling events, planning activities, and publicizing programs
- Experience supervising participants, especially youth, in indoor and outdoor activities
- Ability to instruct classes, demonstrate procedures, and manage equipment and supplies
- Willingness to work in a remote and isolated duty station with on-site lodging
Full Job Description
Incumbent is assigned to one or more specialized recreational activities such as the following: Community Activities, ITT Office, Campsites/Cottages, Arts & Crafts, Fitness/Athletics, Golf Course, Skeet Range, Youth Activities, Bowling Centers & Stables.
May oversee sale of retail items associated with activities. Ensures adherence to safety rules and regulations. Performs other related duties assigned.
REMOTE & ISOLATED duty station- lodging is included ON SITE at SNI only. One to two years experience in a related recreational activity. Major Duties:
Performs and/or assists in the operation of the recreation activity.
Based on established policies, incumbent carries out assigned phases of designated activity applying an understanding of the interest and needs of program participants.
Typical assignments may include: establishing schedules of events; applying rules and regulations in supervising assigned youth participants in indoor and outdoor activities; setting up gymnasiums and playing fields for sports events; scheduling and conducting tours and field trips.
Demonstrates procedures common to the activities, and instructs in the use of related equipment. Conducts instructional classes in the recreational area.
Helps to plan and coordinates details of recreational activities and maintains related supplies. Assists in planning, scheduling and publicizing various activities to attract and motivate participants.
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