Recreation Specialist (Sports Coordinator)

In order to qualify for this position resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position therefore applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assists and furnishes athletic equipment for routine and special activities.

• Ensures athletic fields and equipment are in accordance with approved schedules and operation plans.

• Inspects buildings facilities and equipment within assigned areas of responsibility to determine maintenance repair and condition of sanitation.

• Monitors outdoors athletic areas to ensure that scheduled events take place at the time and date scheduled.

• Prepares work assignments as necessary to maintain athletic areas and ensures follow-up work to be performed by activities as necessary.

• Develops input to annual budget and executes preplanned budget spending.

• Initiates purchasing surveying issuing and upkeep of recreational and athletic equipment.

• Provides input into determining the usage of budget resources for equipment upkeep and replacement program support needs and staffing.

• Reviews new and replacement equipment researches prices and recommends quality and quantity to be purchased.

• Coordinates the operation and administration of the intramural sports programs including program development organization of leagues development of rules and regulations and scheduling events.

• Oversees the organization of leagues and tournaments in flag football volleyball basketball badminton soccer tennis golf softball (slow pitch) racquetball swimming etc.

• Develops team rosters into leagues or brackets and prepares a schedule showing time date location of play and opponents.

• Explains schedules playing areas rules regulations use and care of equipment and maintains official records to establish team standings.

• Administers the local Captains Cup program based on demands and needs of the local installation command structure.

• Provides a marketing program on a continuous basis for the intramural sports program. Arranges new releases flyers and posters to maximize patrons participation. Coordinates with program managers and key staff personnel to gather information pertinent to the facilities programs services and special events for publication in the MWR Monthly supplement in the base newspaper.

• Develops and conducts sports orientations for new military personnel and their families.

• Coordinates special events and joint community programs to ensure effective use of all MWR facilities and resources.

• Responsible for the operation upkeep of all outdoor athletic facilities.

• Plans organizes and conducts tournaments and special events.

• Acts as the MWR volunteer coordinator.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State drivers license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be able to work varied work schedules to include weekends and evenings.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge skills and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan series grade to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must possess a minimum of 3 years documented experience in sports and fitness.

• Must have a working knowledge of league and tournament organization and operation as well as knowledge of basic rules of play of major team and individual sports.

• Knowledge of the range of activities and services and of participant interests and needs typical of a program which enables the employee to develop and conduct a large and exceptionally diversified program in this specialty area.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the ability to speak effectively make presentations and conduct training.

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of patrons to include military officer and enlisted foreign military retired and reserve personnel military family members and authorized civilians.

• Must be a mature individual with an adequate level of physical fitness with sound leadership and both written and verbal communication and interview skills.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7 2025 The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.