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Recreation Specialist Community Recreation Programmer


Job Location:

Everett, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 27
Posted: 6 October 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Support the Militarys Quality of Life programs! The Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness recreation lodging and food and beverage programs for service members their families retired military and civilian employees. This position is located at the Naval Station Everett in Everett WA. Employees are assigned to schedule and participate in activities maintain the facility and assist with daily operations.


Duties

  • Recreation duties include but are not limited to special events operation uplift arranging daily activities classes contests trips and tournaments.
  • Incumbent captures metrics and evaluates programs.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of program delivery based on user metrics surveys interactions with patrons and ICE comments.
  • Works closely with marketing to promote programs.
  • Uses creative techniques to encourage patrons.
  • Helps manage social media marketing campaigns and day to day activities.
  • Create curate and manage published content (images and video).
  • Seek various partnership with community organizations in support of the program.
  • Prepares and submits required monthly reports and metrics for area of responsibility.
  • Incumbent prepares justifies and monitors the execution of the annual NAF and APF operation budget. Reviews financial reports compares to budget and provides execution explanation for higher level review.
  • Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established safety security and sanitation guidelines.
  • Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies.
  • 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.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must satisfactorily complete a suitability background check (NACI) and obtain a security clearance when necessary for access to areas of responsibility.
  • This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty stations.
  • Some overtime work may be required.
  • Must be able to work days nights weekends holidays and overnight trips and events.
  • A valid state drivers license is required as this position required the employee to drive motor vehicles including a 15 passenger van.
  • A First Aid and CPR certification is required. Incumbent will be required to have Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization Certification.
Qualifications

  • Incumbent must possess practical knowledge of goals philosophy principles techniques and procedures used in managing organizing planning administering facilities and conducting recreational activities.
  • Must have a four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or related subject area and one year of professional experience OR three years of specialized subject experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
  • Must be able to utilize basic knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office products strong communication skills.
  • Must have general knowledge and skill in developing and executing operating budgets.
  • Completed work is based on results and is reviewed for appropriateness and conformity to policy and requirements.
  • The work requires frequent physical exertion such as but not limited to: walking considerable distances lifting carrying moving and handling recreational supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Education

  • Must have a four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or related subject area and one year of professional experience OR three years of specialized subject experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
** If claiming education in place of specialized experience you must upload your transcripts at the time of application in order to be considered for this position **
Additional information

There will be a bi-weekly review of applicants until selection is made or application closes whichever is first. This recruitment may be used to make additional selections for Naval Station Everett Community Recreation vacancies as needed to support the program and mission.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectees eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Required Experience:

IC