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Recreation Specialist (Community Recreation)

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
📍 Colts Neck, New Jersey 💰 $20.7 – $22.7/hr

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Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, promotes, and implements well-rounded Community Recreation programs using MWR Department facilities, in accordance with CNIC approved program standards. Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes; organizes community special events like comedy shows, holiday events, celebrity appearances, concerts, and festivals.

Serves as a liaison for MWR activities with the Training Support Center (TSC), Fleet & Family Readiness Departments (N9), and other on-base tenant commands. Provides support for unit allocation events, including equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance. Performs the development, management, planning, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation program, including business plan execution and assisting with writing standard operating procedures.

Ensures programs comply with local, Regional, Navy, and Department of Defense (DoD) policies and standards, using judgment to adapt guidelines for specific situations. Exercises independent judgment in developing plans and solutions. Solicits, negotiates, and develops working partnerships with on- and off-base organizations (park districts, clubs, etc.) to support MWR programs. This includes creating proposals, executing agreements, and follow-ups.

Researches and provides information and referral on recreational opportunities on and off the base. Assumes responsibility for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing, and executing programs and special events, utilizing all available resources. Promotes MWR facilities and events through outreach, staff/student indoctrination, and speaking to large groups. Provides input for quarterly calendars and the weekly base paper.

Provides administrative support through after-action reports, data collection, and database administration, using software to track patron usage for metrics. Monitors and evaluates ongoing programs, recommending changes or enhancements to improve effectiveness. Performs regular analysis of programs, considering budget, staffing, trends, and command mission. Uses metrics and financial data to recommend program modifications.

Provides onsite project oversight and notifies leadership of any issues. Ensures all facilities and activities meet established fire, safety, security, and sanitation guidelines, taking timely action to correct deficiencies. Assists in planning facility renovations. Leads check-in/out of materials and collects fees using a point of sale (POS) system. Inspects returned equipment for damage and recommends replacement.

Balances and reconciles daily sales transactions (DAR) and performs inventory of equipment, retail items, and supplies. Leads and instructs staff in administering workshops, clinics, and events in outdoor skills (camping, cycling, sailing, hiking, water sports), and provides related day and weekend field trips. Leads day-to-day operation of assigned programs; assists with staffing, training, scheduling, and ensuring adequate stock levels.

Supervises staff and recommends personnel actions (recruitment, evaluation, counseling) on a temporary, as-needed basis consisting of less than 20% of overall duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contact

CNRMANAFHR@us.navy.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20.7 – $22.7/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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