Recreation Specialist

• Responsible for publicizing recreation programs and activities through flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and recreation stations at the No Wake Zone and the Dining Facility to students and staff. Conduct at least 10 student surveys a week to determine what recreation activities the students would like to see at FLETC Charleston. Survey data should be compiled and presented to the COR to help with ongoing and new programs.
• Work closely with FLETC Employee Recreation Association by making presentations before the board to explain student requirements in the areas of non-appropriated, non-athletic-related activities and to request funds from the Association for special equipment, trips, awards, and special events.
• Recruit volunteers for such activities as scorekeepers, aerobics instructors, and recreation interns from colleges, as well as high school students from career-based training programs.
• Provide information on areas of interest (e.g. museums, recreational areas, tours, etc.).
• Establish an evening and weekend indoor and outdoor recreational program for participation by students and staff. Provide the broadest possible range of activities in terms of interest and needs. Schedule and publicize recreation activities utilizing various forms of media, ensuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants.
• Conduct and supervise specific tournament-type programs in activities such as volleyball, basketball, softball, racquetball, golf, running, and tennis. The programs shall include judging formats and award ceremonies, which include a variety of forms of recognition for outstanding individuals and teams. The Contractor shall provide qualified judges, referees, umpires, awards, etc., as required for the events.
• Continuously evaluate activities, observe the effectiveness of leadership and operation, participant responsiveness, resources, unforeseeable development, and program objectives.
• Meet with instructors, class coordinators, CORs, and/or the Contracting Officer at least quarterly to ensure that the recreation program is meeting the students' needs. During this meeting, the attendees will review student critiques concerning the recreational program and critique past programs and offered activities.
• Provide inventory control and prepare reports. Submit a report of each previous month’s recreational events, detailing the number of participants and problems encountered and a schedule of events planned for the upcoming month.
• Perform maintenance checks and routine repairs on recreational equipment at least once per week.
• Monitor equipment supplies and notify the COR or Contracting Officer when additional or replacement items are needed.

Qualifications:

• Shall possess, at a minimum, a 2-year degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Education/Recreation or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years experience planning, coordinating, and operating recreational and tournament-type programs in various indoor and outdoor sports activities for a wide range of participants (i.e., age, socio-economic backgrounds, and recreation interests and skills). Experience should include knowledge of rules and regulations, judging, rules enforcement, award ceremonies, etc.
• American Red Cross certified in first aid and CPR (both must remain current for the life of the contract).
• Possess an outgoing personality to be able to engage the students and must possess the computer skills necessary to create marketing systems for recreational programs.

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