Supervisory Recreation Specialist Aquatics Manager

Summary

Serves as the Aquatics Manager and subject matter expert for the Military Welfare Program (MWR) Aquatics aboard Naval Station Everett. The primary purpose of this position is to plan administer and safely execute a comprehensive year-round aquatics program-including recreation lap swim and water safety instruction-while directing emergency response medical rescue training and preventative facility maintenance to protect all authorized patrons.

Duties

• Plans administers promotes and supervises a comprehensive year round aquatics program that includes but is not limited to: swim instruction program lifeguard and water safety instructor training program CPR/First Aid/ AED instruction assistance with physical readiness training aqua group exercise facility rental and special programming.
• Manages the care and maintenance of the aquatic facilities and associated equipment. Ensures facilities and equipment meet health safety security sanitation and fire standards. Takes remedial action as applicable to correct deficiencies. Complies with all safety regulations regarding use of chemical and sanitation agents related to the care of a pool. Determines and procures necessary supplies and equipment in order to operate/support the pools and programs.
• Performs administrative matters to include but not limited to: development of the annual calendar marketing requests/plans after action reports desk guides procurement documents program justifications metric and financial reports etc.
• Develops and monitors the execution of the annual NAF operating budget. Determines financial requirements for short and long term needs analyzes monthly financial data and submits reports to management addressing significant variances between executed and projected results.
• Recruits interviews and hires personnel. Evaluates work performance and prepares performance appraisals nominates personnel for performance and other awards.
• Promotes the use of the facility and programs for maximum participation on an ongoing basis through attending community meetings marketing materials and maintaining a presence in the operation.
• Monitors customer feedback. Establishes and maintains a working relationship with other military and community organizations that benefit the program. Acts as a resource.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• The work requires frequent physical exertion while instructing or guiding participants in a variety of activities. Work may require sitting walking long periods of standing bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

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.

A qualified candidate possess the following:

• Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out aquatics programs through the proper application of principles concepts and techniques of recreation to specific needs of the community to be served.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications.
• Knowledge of both NAF and appropriated fund (APF) funding government procurement procedures cash handling procedures fiscal personnel material and cash management.
• Knowledge of various specialty equipment both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs.
• Knowledge of the roles of the lifeguards during a coordinated rescue scene for the safety of the rescuers and the victim.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing and adjust chemical imbalances and document the results.
• Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive aquatics program that includes a variety of aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community.
• Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Word Excel Power Point Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area.
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear concise and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.

Education

Must have a combination of two of these elements to sufficiently qualify:
a) a four-year degree in recreation or a related field
b) instructor certification as a lifeguard and water safety instructor
c) at least three years of experience in the industry of aquatics

Incumbent must possess and maintain:

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent

Related field includes: Outdoor Recreation Recreation and Parks Leadership Wild Land Management Natural Resources Recreation Youth Recreation Public Urban or Community Recreation special populations recreation (e.g. senior citizens institutional etc.) or Physical Education.

Additional information

• 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.

Required Experience:

Manager