Afloat Recreation Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Diego, United States US Commander, Navy Installations Full time

**Duties**:
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.
- *This position serves on board a large U.S. Navy ship (aircraft carrier, multi-purpose amphibious assault ship or hospital ship) and is responsible for developing a comprehensive Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program for as many as 5,600 shipboard personnel.*_

**Duties include but are not limited to**:

- Plans, coordinates, organizes and directs well balanced recreation and leisure activity programs for crew members assigned to the ship, their family members and embarked personnel.
- Deploys with ship during underway periods.
- Co-manages the ship's intramural and varsity level sports program with the Afloat Fitness Specialist "Fit Boss."
- Administers a ticket rebate and tickets sales program.
- Operates the ship's recreation equipment checkout program, gear locker.
- Organizes and facilitates ship's recreation social activities.
- Instructs recreation leisure skills courses.
- Advertises and promotes ship's afloat recreation program activities utilizing various resources.
- Assists in planning and organizing ship's Command level programs, which could include family members, such as a summer picnic or holiday party.
- Coordinates port visits to include gathering information on ports of calls using the Logistics Requisition (LOGREG) or foreign area clearance guides; conducting port briefs to all shipboard personnel via site TV, PowerPoint presentations or in person; planning and implementing trips and tours ashore; and traveling with advanced detachment (Advance Det), when approved.
- Assists with drafting of financial plan/annual budget and executing of same.
- Assist with keeping the Commanding Officer informed on the status of the afloat recreation fund and program.
- Provides guidance in the unauthorized expenditure of ship's Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) afloat recreation funds.
- Assists in processing financial reports, summaries, data collection and filing of same.
- Instructs and motivates military personnel assigned to the shipboard recreation division on proper operating procedures and policies; conducts the same for volunteers supporting the afloat recreation program.
- Reviews and inspects work assignments given to assigned military or volunteers within the recreation division.
- Directs designated military personnel and volunteers with tasks in support of the afloat recreation program, when authorized.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Will be required to pass pre-employment examination.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
- You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent unit.

**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.**
- Knowledge of the principles of recreation.
- Knowledge of budgeting, internal controls, cash management, fiscal oversight, and inventory systems.
- Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced program in the recreation specialty area which meets the needs of the participating eligible patrons.
- Skill in marketing and promoting sports, recreation and leisure activities.
- Ability to deploy with ship during underway periods.
- Ability to conduct recreation programs and leisure activities.
- Ability to direct sporting activities.
- Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

**Education**:
A four-year degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Recreation Administration, Physical Education or related field.
**OR**
A two-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Recreation Administration, Physical Education or a related filed **AND** two or more years of experience in conducting recreation programs and leisure activities **AND** experience in directing sports activities.
**OR**
Have 4 or more years of specialized experience in conducting recreation programs and leisure activities AND experience in directing sports activities.

**Additional information**:

- Position requires periodic deployment aboard a US Navy Ship. 40% sea pay incentive is paid when underway/out to sea.
- Due to the unique nature of the position, selectees will be required to complete a pre-e



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