Lead Recreation Specialist

Job Summary

Provide sporting and fitness events support for MWR as assigned by the Sports & Fitness Supervisor. Specialists are responsible for maintaining the highest possible standard of service. Organize, conduct and assist in implementing sports and leisure events.

Major Job Activities

• Assist Sports & Fitness Supervisor with implementation of quality, safety, environmental and other administrative affairs
• Assist Sports & Fitness Supervisor with planning and executing/officiating sporting events.
• Assist the Sports & Fitness Supervisor with Quarterly Budget Input (trophies, medals, sports equipment)
• Provide PA and Referee training to the community and volunteers.
• Assist the Sports & Fitness Supervisor with turn in of unserviceable or obsolete equipment.
• Assist the Sports & Fitness Supervisor with monitoring all PA Support request and provide PA Support to the Community.
• Provide oversight of government furnished. Conduct daily inventory of all GFE.
• Pitching new Sporting events.
• Organized, conduct, and assist in implementing sports and leisure events. Assist in the development of annual sports & leisure calendar with the Sports & Fitness Supervisor,
• Development of Sport Events rules and regulations; Action Plan for Special Events;
• Produce and Submit Memorandum of Instruction (MOI), Risk Assessment, and After Action Report (AAR). Submit Bi-weekly reports (Activity & Suspense Report).
• Schedules and publicizes tournaments and other Sporting events, ensuring maximum effectiveness. Daily rounds on all marketing boards.
• Assist with Armed Forces Entertainment Programs and Special events.
• Coordinates intramural programs, tournaments and volunteers in conducting sports activities Involved in program evaluation reports for all recreation programs on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for supervising and planning athletic leagues and tournament (Army 10-Miler, Triathlon, Biathlon, 5K Run/Walk), maintaining records, registering participants and providing various instructional programs.
• Handle the tasks of updating the positive and negative information regarding recreational programs.
• Assist in establishing maintenance schedules, athletic and fitness programs scheduling of the facility and the athletic fields for usage by the community and military personnel.
• Provide inputs for recreational & leisure activities to the Sports & Fitness Supervisor, Creation of Medal & Trophy logos, Execute & Officiate daily sports event (set-up, execution, awarding, and teardown).
• Monthly Inventory of game materials, sports equipment, medals & trophies.
• Monitoring, checking, maintaining, policing the Miniature Golf Course & Driving Range, Batting Cage, all surrounding Sports Courts – Multi Purpose Field, ASG Sand Volleyball, Outdoor Basketball Courts, ASG Horseshoe Pit, Tennis Courts, Indoor Basketball Court
• Monitoring, organizing, cleaning CONEX at the Multi Purpose Field and Gym 109.
• Monitoring, checking, and updating Sports & Fitness Checklists to include all equipment signed out via DA Form 2062.
• Report immediately to the supervisor any incident/accident and Unreturned/Missing/Damaged or lost items.
• Enforce the Policy at all times.
• Customer/Public Relations; Addressing Concerns/Suggestions.
• Perform recreational duties as prescribed by the Sports & Fitness Supervisor.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

Computer, Printer, Sports Equipment, Gator.

Working Environment

• In this position there is exposure to physical and working conditions where serious accidents or injuries may occur, exposure to disagreeable noise elements and prolonged high ambient temperatures.
• Depending on event schedules, this position will require early mornings/late evenings and outdoor work.
• This position requires daily contact with all members of the Community, as well as, communication with the Foreign National staff.

Physical Activities

Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 45 lbs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
• College degree preferred, high school diploma is required or equivalent.

Experience

• Must have Recreational Experience or Background in Recreation or Fitness.
• Working knowledge of American style sporting events.
• Must be able to execute the activities of multi-national and culturally diverse work force.
• Possess knowledge of safety and environmental issues as they relate to Sports & Fitness Management.

Skills

• First Aid and CPR Certified
• Must be fluent in both spoken and written English and able to communicate effectively
• Must possess computer operational skills including software and hardware troubleshooting. Excellent knowledge of MS Office – Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint. Able to operate PDF, Internet, and Email.