Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Liberty Manager)

Full Job Description

This position is the Manager of the Recreation Program of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department at SUBASE New London in Groton, CT.

The primary objective of this position is to manage and supervise a Recreation Center, Single Sailor and Liberty Program.

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.

A qualified candidate must possess: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of recreation such as would be gained through a four year degree in recreation and/or through documented broad and comprehensive experience in the field of recreation and in the practical application of such knowledge to on-going recreation programming.

Knowledge of the goals, philosophy, principles, techniques and methods of procedures used in organizing, planning, administering, conducting and managing a wide variety of recreation programs and facilities and the skill in the application and utilization of such knowledge in planning and carrying out an enhanced program which meets as fully as possible the needs of the participating community.

Skill in the effective management of the financial and physical resources of the programs or services.

Excellent written and oral communication skills that enable effective communications with high-ranking military and civilian personnel as well as subordinate personnel and the public.

A high degree of judgement, tack and integrity is required to maintain effective working relationships with all levels and ranks.

Ability to read, interpret and implement policies and procedures established by higher authority and tact and diplomacy in presenting same to staff and patrons. Major Duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a director of the Recreation Center and Liberty Programs.

Develop administers, plans procedures and implements to provide widely recognized programs designed to promote the physical and social well-being of the members of the military community.

Establishes current and long-range program activities taking into consideration the needs and desire of the installation command group mission(s), community usage, budgeting allowance and existing and projected staff and facilities.

Analyzes work requirements and determines staff resources, equipment and other requirements needed to accomplish the organization mission recommends or adjustments.

Plans, directs and manages recreation programs within the framework of local command policy, guidelines and resources.

Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing recreational activities using various survey methodologies. Adapts and varied programs based on patron needs and interests and implements change when necessary.

Reviews and analyzes recreation center programs to determine where adverse trends are developing and initiates studies to determine causes; takes corrective action as required.

Use information gathered from all sources to experiment with innovative new programs and to improve; curtail or terminate existing ones.

Oversees Facility operations include security, scheduling, reserving, maintaining and upgrading rooms, games, equipment, kitchen and offices of the recreational facility.

Maintains work requests, fixed assets reports, and inventory control on all property pertinent to the operation of the facility.

Ensures that equipment is available and in working order for patron use or scheduled programs. Responsible for meeting established goals effectively managing the resources of assigned programs.

Monitors programs and facilities on a regular basis and initiates corrective action as necessary.

Evaluates program effectiveness from the standpoint of the unforeseen developments and program objectives based on patron participation, resources, and hours of operation, serves offered, pricing, marketing methods, procurement and program objectives.

Evaluates the quality, adequacy, effectiveness and progress of recreation [programs and interests.

Develops periodic program plans and annual requirements as well as short- and long-range goals to ensure that programs remain up-to-date and competitive with local establishments.

Assure that the facility is well maintained, safe and suited to the needs of patrons. Selects and emphasizes program activities to meet patron needs and desires.

Plans, coordinates and is responsible for the details recurring and nonrecurring activities special events and community wide programs to make maximum use of facilities, personnel, services and resources.

Arranges for supplies. Equipment, transportation, space and services to accomplish and support the programs.

Prepares financial planning, develops and justifies the Recreation Center and Liberty program annual budget and presents for approval, prepares and conducts inventories, cost control and related records and reports.

Reviews and submits purchase requests for approval based on program and facility need for service contracts, repairs and maintenance, improvements supplies, equipment, vehicles, tickets, special events, etc.

Procures these items upon approval by Purchase Order Request. Ensuring inventory, safety, cleanliness of facility and internal policies follow standards enforced.