What are the responsibilities and job description for the MARINE CORPS SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAM MANAGER NF4 position at Marine Corps Community Services?
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at Headquarters, Quantico, VA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Marine Corps Sports and Recreation Program Manager NF4.
Major Duties
Serves as the Marine Corps Sports and Recreation Program Manager for Semper Fit (MFS) / Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) of the Marine and Family Programs Division (MF), Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC).
This position supports the Marine Corps Total Fitness efforts across the enterprise. Develops and implements procedures and policies for all higher-level Marine Corps Sports, Recreation, and Athletics programs. These programs encompass a broad range of activities in support of installation, service, inter-service, national, and international sports competitions. Incumbent develops methods, approaches, and procedures for optimizing the Marine Corps Sports programs. Duties include but not limited to, writing, reviewing, and overseeing higher-level Marine Corps sports policies and procedures. Selects and evaluates coaches. Evaluates individual sports program processes and achievement. Prepares and executes budgets and financial plans. Works to develop corporate sponsorship where authorized. Works with COMMSTRAT to develop annual marketing and communication plan for the program and ensures the timely release of information. Prepares varying types of correspondences, program briefs, and reports to include MARADMINs, letters of instruction, information papers, and presentations. Provides written and oral responses to program specific inquiries. Drafts and publishes MARADMINS and other releases following established formats and administrative protocols. Maintains relevant content on MCCS website related to All-Marine and Higher-Level Sports Program. Serves as USMC representative to Armed Forces Sports Program Working Group and other position-related groups and organizations, manages team rosters, travel, uniforms, and serves as USMC service representative for Armed Forces Sports and other events. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for program-related contracts, supporting marketing and promotion of Marine Corps sports programs, and providing guidance, advice, and assistance to installations and MFS leadership. This position works to improve the readiness, lethality, and resilience of the force in all domains of fitness ¿ physical, mental, spiritual, and social.
Incumbent also serves as a supporting subject matter expert and advisor for Intramural and Youth Sports programs. Supporting duties include the design, implementation, and modification of policies, programming, and staffing requirements that mitigate risk, improve safety, expand participation, and grow the value of Installation Sports programs for Marines, commanders, and authorized patrons. Works with Semper Fit Branch team to conduct regular meetings with Installation program leaders to elicit best practices, general feedback, and opportunities for improvement. Works to create alignment between Installation Sports and All-Marine Sports to ensure the safety of our Warrior Athletes and expand the talent pool for All-Marine Sports team selection. Works to develop sponsorship opportunities for Intramural and Youth Sports programs as applicable.
Budgeting
Formulates, administers, and monitors the annual operating budget for All-Marine Sports and for Installation and Youth Sports activities. Identifies cost centers. Processes purchase requests for procurement of equipment, uniforms, and supplies for each sport within approved budgetary funding levels. Processes and approves all travel for Marine athletes and coaches, adhering to funding authorizations through an automated travel system. Reviews and analyzes programs for operational efficiencies, cost avoidance, where applicable. Monitors expenses. Establishes proactive controls to realize ensure budgetary objectives.
Will travel to oversee the All-Marine Training Camps, Armed Services Tournaments, competitions, complete work assignments, and conduct or attend training, conferences, and meetings (50%). May work fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work - week and work hours. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Psychology, Education, or a related field required AND 5 years of high school and or collegiate sports administration/management OR equivalent experience in professional, elite, or Olympic level sports and athletics. Master¿s degree or higher preferred. Collegiate coaching experience is preferred. Collegiate playing experience preferred. High School multi-sport athletic playing experience preferred. High School coaching experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in athletic talent scouting, assessment, and data analytics. Experience with writing and evaluating policy and procedures required. Experience with electronic data and video management software platforms. Experience with operating, or the ability to learn and operate the Defense Travel System required. Experience and ability in designing, teaching, and training team strategy and individual sport skills. Experience in teaching, training, and evaluating coaches. Demonstrated experience with managing team and athletic program budgets. Knowledge of multi-sport facility maintenance and playing requirements required. Experience teaching sports officiating preferred. Administrative experience in recreation level Adult and Youth Sports programs preferred. Experience with sponsorship and development programs preferred. Experience with managing sports camps preferred. Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft office software package and ability to generate reports. Ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking processes. Ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment. Skill to communicate effectively orally and proficient in writing with executive level reports and briefs at Headquarters and external agencies.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Resumes with photos will be accepted for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
This position is located at Headquarters, Quantico, VA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Marine Corps Sports and Recreation Program Manager NF4.
Major Duties
Serves as the Marine Corps Sports and Recreation Program Manager for Semper Fit (MFS) / Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) of the Marine and Family Programs Division (MF), Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC).
This position supports the Marine Corps Total Fitness efforts across the enterprise. Develops and implements procedures and policies for all higher-level Marine Corps Sports, Recreation, and Athletics programs. These programs encompass a broad range of activities in support of installation, service, inter-service, national, and international sports competitions. Incumbent develops methods, approaches, and procedures for optimizing the Marine Corps Sports programs. Duties include but not limited to, writing, reviewing, and overseeing higher-level Marine Corps sports policies and procedures. Selects and evaluates coaches. Evaluates individual sports program processes and achievement. Prepares and executes budgets and financial plans. Works to develop corporate sponsorship where authorized. Works with COMMSTRAT to develop annual marketing and communication plan for the program and ensures the timely release of information. Prepares varying types of correspondences, program briefs, and reports to include MARADMINs, letters of instruction, information papers, and presentations. Provides written and oral responses to program specific inquiries. Drafts and publishes MARADMINS and other releases following established formats and administrative protocols. Maintains relevant content on MCCS website related to All-Marine and Higher-Level Sports Program. Serves as USMC representative to Armed Forces Sports Program Working Group and other position-related groups and organizations, manages team rosters, travel, uniforms, and serves as USMC service representative for Armed Forces Sports and other events. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for program-related contracts, supporting marketing and promotion of Marine Corps sports programs, and providing guidance, advice, and assistance to installations and MFS leadership. This position works to improve the readiness, lethality, and resilience of the force in all domains of fitness ¿ physical, mental, spiritual, and social.
Incumbent also serves as a supporting subject matter expert and advisor for Intramural and Youth Sports programs. Supporting duties include the design, implementation, and modification of policies, programming, and staffing requirements that mitigate risk, improve safety, expand participation, and grow the value of Installation Sports programs for Marines, commanders, and authorized patrons. Works with Semper Fit Branch team to conduct regular meetings with Installation program leaders to elicit best practices, general feedback, and opportunities for improvement. Works to create alignment between Installation Sports and All-Marine Sports to ensure the safety of our Warrior Athletes and expand the talent pool for All-Marine Sports team selection. Works to develop sponsorship opportunities for Intramural and Youth Sports programs as applicable.
Budgeting
Formulates, administers, and monitors the annual operating budget for All-Marine Sports and for Installation and Youth Sports activities. Identifies cost centers. Processes purchase requests for procurement of equipment, uniforms, and supplies for each sport within approved budgetary funding levels. Processes and approves all travel for Marine athletes and coaches, adhering to funding authorizations through an automated travel system. Reviews and analyzes programs for operational efficiencies, cost avoidance, where applicable. Monitors expenses. Establishes proactive controls to realize ensure budgetary objectives.
Will travel to oversee the All-Marine Training Camps, Armed Services Tournaments, competitions, complete work assignments, and conduct or attend training, conferences, and meetings (50%). May work fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work - week and work hours. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Psychology, Education, or a related field required AND 5 years of high school and or collegiate sports administration/management OR equivalent experience in professional, elite, or Olympic level sports and athletics. Master¿s degree or higher preferred. Collegiate coaching experience is preferred. Collegiate playing experience preferred. High School multi-sport athletic playing experience preferred. High School coaching experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in athletic talent scouting, assessment, and data analytics. Experience with writing and evaluating policy and procedures required. Experience with electronic data and video management software platforms. Experience with operating, or the ability to learn and operate the Defense Travel System required. Experience and ability in designing, teaching, and training team strategy and individual sport skills. Experience in teaching, training, and evaluating coaches. Demonstrated experience with managing team and athletic program budgets. Knowledge of multi-sport facility maintenance and playing requirements required. Experience teaching sports officiating preferred. Administrative experience in recreation level Adult and Youth Sports programs preferred. Experience with sponsorship and development programs preferred. Experience with managing sports camps preferred. Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft office software package and ability to generate reports. Ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking processes. Ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment. Skill to communicate effectively orally and proficient in writing with executive level reports and briefs at Headquarters and external agencies.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Resumes with photos will be accepted for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
- Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
- If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
