Community Recreation Director

**Duties**:

- Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse recreation program.
- Develops and or assists managers with writing standard operating procedures.
- Ensures programs are in compliance with local regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, and higher-level Navy and DoD instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.
- Monitors associated contract Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding (MOA/MOU) in Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards.
- Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
- Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs, and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.
- Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs, considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.
- Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to program execution, teamwork or use of established business practices.
- Uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for any modifications to programs.
- Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.
- Provides day to day administrative and technical supervision of a workforce consisting of both Appropriated (APF) and Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) employees and acts as Rating Official (RO).
- Plans work to be accomplished. Sets priorities and establishes schedules for work completion.
- Evaluates performance of subordinates and provides specific recommendations related to training needs.
- Responsible for training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating all employees within the branch.
- Participates in interviews and recommends selection for all new hires within the branch, initiates appropriate disciplinary action; hears and resolves complaints from employees.
- Controls attendance and leave ensuring adequate work force is available at all times to accomplish the mission. Routinely approves sick and annual leave.
- Actively supports and promotes all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations, and to communicate this support to subordinates, minority groups and women.
- Coordinates budget requirements with activity/facility managers and provides general guidance for preparation of the annual operating budget. Based on activity input formulates budgets for both Appropriated and Non-Appropriated funds. Justifies budget requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, and service contracts to local and regional leadership.
- Monitors and provides technical advice to activity/facility managers regarding budget execution.
- Reviews monthly financial reports, compares to budget, and provides execution explanations for higher level local and regional review.
- Develops plans for over/under executed funds, end of the year funds, grants and future requirements based on higher level guidance.
- Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF and NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories in AOR. Responsible for inventories conducted in accordance with applicable higher level regulatory guidelines. May act as an Approving Official (AO) for government purchase card holders within AOR.
- Represents the department at meetings, conferences, etc. Cultivates a cooperative relationship with the military, regional, and civilian community by maintaining liaison with private organizations, special interest groups, community groups, etc.
- Oversees, solicits and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit MWR programs.
- Responsible for the development of contacts and creating professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-up. Researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base.
- Exercises delegated managerial authority to a set series of annual, multi-year or similar types of long-range work plans and schedules for work.
- Determines the goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; determine best approach or solution for resolving budget shortages and plan for long range staffing needs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

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