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MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Bowling)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$66,776 - $70,950

per year

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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 overseeing a bowling-focused recreation program as part of the Navy's morale and welfare services, including managing staff, planning events, and partnering with organizations to keep sailors and families engaged year-round.

A good fit would be someone with experience in customer service or recreation who enjoys leading teams, organizing activities, and promoting community events in a military base setting.

It requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while handling both daily operations and special projects.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience in recreation and customer service
  • Knowledge of recreational programs, including goals, principles, techniques, and methods for planning and conducting activities for diverse groups
  • Supervisory experience, including assigning work, evaluating performance, training staff, and handling personnel actions
  • Ability to plan, promote, and implement community recreation programs, special events, and partnerships with on-base and off-base organizations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking to small and large groups
  • Proficiency in maintaining databases, program planning, and leadership to sustain participant interest
  • Ability to obtain a valid state driver's license within 90 days of hire

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program and various recreation facilities.

Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.

Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity based functions.

Ability (o work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge or recreational programs.

Knowledge or the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.

Knowledge, of the entire scope of activities and their suitability in the Community Recreation Program for individuals and groups of varying demographics, ages and interests.

Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements. Ability to maintain a clear and accurate database.

Ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups. Knowledge of recreational and entertainment events.

Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program that witl stimulate and sustain the interest of participants and challenge participants that they may benefit from the social values to be derived from recreational activities.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, License must be obtained within 90 days of being placed in the position.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Major Duties:

A.

Supervision 25% 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.

Supervises federal civil service employees; assigned military employees; non-Federal workers; unpaid volunteers; student trainees or others.

Authorizes personnel action requests (SF -52) 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 staff in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of outdoor skills areas.

Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training in the form of day and weekend trips Leads day-to-day operation of programs to which assigned; assists with staffing, training and scheduling.

B.

Program Management 35% 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. Organizes community special events offered throughout the year.

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 15% Solicits and assists with negotiating partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department.

Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations 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.

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.

MWR facilities and events through staff and student indoctrination and other large group functions and gatherings. D.

Administration 25% 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.

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. 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.

Completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) to ensure accountability for the balancing and reconciliation of daily sales transactions.

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.

Transports patrons off-base to local attractions for trips, tours and outings. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12875166