Recreation Specialist (Liberty) Programmer

Major Duties and Responsibilities: (50%) Incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordinating, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive monthly calendar of reoccurring and non-reoccurring recreational activities, classes, events, trips, and programs.

Recreation activities include but are not limited to special events, seasonal programs, and ongoing daily activities; including instructional classes, contests, trips and tournaments.

Incumbent prepares for these programs by ordering the needed supplies, equipment, transportation, marketing support and making appropriate contacts and arrangements for the success of the programs. Arranges for space set up, audio-visual and other equipment and coordinates with managers when additional staff is needed to make a program successful.

Prepares and provides a detailed program plan that can be given to facilities managers when an activity requires front line staff execution. Decorates and sets up for activities/programs and ensures where activities are held are cleaned up both prior to and after events.

Works closely with Marketing to promote programs that are being planned and implemented. Uses creative techniques to encourage/attract patrons to participate. Coordinates with the installation marketing representative/sponsorship coordinator identifying commercial sponsorship opportunities in support of the program.

(20%) Incumbent captures metrics and evaluates programs. Evaluates effectiveness of program delivery based on user metrics, surveys, interactions with patrons and ICE comments. Uses data to make recommendations and modification to the program. Conducts focus groups in order to determine future programs.

Prepares and submits required monthly reports and metrics for area of responsibility. (5%) Prepares, justifies and monitors the execution of the annual NAF and APF operating budget. Reviews financial reports, compares to budget and provides execution explanation for higher level review.

Researches and prepares purchasing documents in support of equipment/program funding. (5%) Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.

Identifies and communicates repairs related to facility and equipment maintenance deficiencies to the appropriate representatives. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies.

(10%) Incumbent may be required to act in a lead capacity, training, directing and assigning work, preparing work schedules and assisting supervisor with timekeeping responsibilities for Recreation Assistants, Guides, and Motor Vehicle Operators.

Provides necessary on the job training for staff as required and provides input to the manager on employee performance. (5%) Recruits, trains and manages volunteers, special interest groups and interns associated with programs in area of responsibility.

Maintains documentation and ensures procedures are in place for managing special interest groups, volunteers and interns associated with the program.

Knowledge gained through education and training (i.e.

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience Must be able to utilize a computer and have basic knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office products Combination of experience related to customer service and/or activity based functions Knowledge of recreational programs Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedures use in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.

Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing