Aquatics Program Manager

Commander, Navy Installations Command; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) seeks an Aquatics Program Manager in Sasebo, Japan to lead a comprehensive aquatics program for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents across multiple facilities.

The role focuses on safety, emergency readiness, and program administration, including planning, training, and public education. It requires managing aquatic facilities, equipment, and personnel while aligning with CNIC/MWR priorities.

Qualifications

• Plan and implement an aquatics program for diverse patrons including active/retired military and dependents.
• Provide water safety instruction and aquatic events.
• Perform water and land rescues; manage CPR, BVM, AED in emergencies.
• Ensure sanitation, health, and safety regulations are followed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating recurring and special aquatics activities.
• Supervise staff and ensure proper training and safety procedures are followed.
• Manage equipment, safety protocols, and emergency readiness training.
• Oversee program administration, budgeting, and coordination with CNIC/MWR priorities.

Skills

Aquatics program management

Water safety instruction

CPR/AED training

Public safety education

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Aquatics Department; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); CFAS Sasebo, Japan. Incumbent serves as a Aquatics Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Aquatics.

Key Responsibilities

Aquatics: Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive aquatics program for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents at multiple facilities . Program includes recreation swim, lap swim, water safety instruction, aquatic events, etc. Protects lives through aggressive prevention, preparedness, education, emergency medical, and rescue programs.

Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to swimming pools and waterfronts are posted and observed. Performs water rescues and land rescues equal to the standard of training when an emergency is taking place (e.g. drowning, medical or trauma in the water, etc.). Manages respiratory, cardiac and first aid emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED).

Manages the use and maintenance of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment. Develops and oversees emergency medical and rescue training, public education and other related educational and functional duties. Teaches various swimming skills and basic diving for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.

Ensures all maintenance work, water chemical testing, pool vacuuming, filtration, and equipment are within the scope required by preventative medicine standards. Serves as the subject matter expert on aquatics for the installation.

Program Management and Administration: Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development. Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports.

Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports. Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention. Coordinates program efforts with other Fitness Division team members. Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.

Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be cosponsored. Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.). Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements.

Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines. Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel.

Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor. Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training. Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities. Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility.

Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities. Supervisory: Directs work to be accomplished by staff. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.

Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable. Directly supervises assigned staff.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $52727 – $75000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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