Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Tickets and Tours Manager)

Summary This position is located in the Travel & Tours Office, MWR Department, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan. Responsibilities Plans, develops and administers a comprehensive and versatile tour/ transportation program, for military personnel and their dependents, authorized DOD civilians, and retired military personnel. Administers the operation of an entertainment ticket office that provides for cultural, sporting, and entertainment attractions primarily in the greater Kanto area, but also throughout Japan and the Far East region. Establishes and maintains close working relationship with all major tour operators, airlines, cruise lines, independent travel operator, restaurants, hotels/motels, and attractions, and conduct thorough surveys and analysis in planning and schedule of tours. Through negotiation, ensures that the highest quality tours are available at the lowest group/military discount prices. Periodically acts as tour escort or individually investigate tour destination t...