Fitness and Sports Manager

Akima; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data is seeking a Fitness and Sports Manager to lead three fitness centers at Keesler AFB in Mississippi. The role focuses on program development, operations, and facilities management aligned with DoD Morale, Wellness, and Recreation standards.

The position requires strong leadership, staff training, budgeting, and collaboration with DoD partners to ensure readiness and community fitness programs. On-site work at Keesler AFB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or related discipline.
• Eight+ years leading USAF services or senior leadership of fitness centers.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• US citizenship and valid driver's license required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee three Fitness and Sports Centers at Keesler AFB.
• Develop and maintain Fitness and Sports Center programs, operations, and facilities per DoD standards.
• Define organizational structure, staff duties, and goals.
• Conduct staff training within 30 days of assignment.
• Maintain operating instructions and safety programs for facilities.
• Coordinate publicity, marketing, and sponsorship support with Marketing.
• Prepare budgets and a five-year plan for fitness programs.
• Maintain facility, personnel, program, and financial records.
• Provide qualified fitness trainers and track customer progress.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

US citizen

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management

Associate's Degree in Recreation Management

Job description

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is looking for a Fitness and Sports Manager to work in Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi US. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall functioning and management of three Fitness and Sports Centers.
• Develops and maintains Fitness and Sports Center programs, operations, and facilities consistent with DoD Morale, Wellness, and Recreation Fitness Standards and DAF standards. Works with related installation and community fitness and sports organizations to provide a comprehensive program.
• Defines the organizational structure, sets staff duties and responsibilities, and establishes short- and long-term goals and procedures.
• Conducts training programs for customer service, on-the-job training, etc., for new employees within 30 days of their initial assignment.
• Ensures operating instructions are maintained and current for each facility.
• Establishes safety programs IAW applicable directives. Works with the marketing department to obtain adequate publicity, marketing, and commercial sponsorship support.
• Creates public relations and publicity programs to disseminate information about fitness and sports programs to encourage participation.
• Develops and maintains facility, personnel, program, and financial records. Develops an annual operations plan for approval by the Force Support commander or director.
• Prepares appropriated and non-appropriated fund budgets.
• Develops 5-year plan for DAF Fitness and Sports programs.
• Ensures inspections are conducted and documented for all fitness and sports equipment, fields, and facilities.
• Consults with CE to report and correct any field and/or facility safety hazards.
• Establishes and maintains current maintenance plans and logs for facilities and equipment. Ensures staff training needs are identified, documented, and executed.
• Ensures staff maintains current certification in Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, first aid, and supplemental training.
• Operates Keesler AFB’s three physical fitness centers (Blake, Dragon and Triangle) located on Keesler AFB and contractual requirements to enhance readiness and provide recreational physical fitness support and programs to both communities.
• Fitness Center operation include fitness trails, courts, group exercise areas, one-on-one personal fitness training, fitness equipment areas, steam or sauna rooms, Jacuzzis, showers, lockers, indoor and outdoor game courts, weight rooms, massage therapist, aerobic or group exercise areas, resale operation and equipment issue for patron utilization.
• Ensures efficient use of assigned staffing to effectively support required customer service.
• Manages the preparation and maintenance of playing fields seasonally for all Keesler AFB sports programs.
• Supports, schedules and maintains records for sports leagues and tournaments as organized and scheduled based on USAF customer demand. Provides suitable equipment.
• Provides qualified physical trainers to help individual customers develop optimal fitness plans and provides a computerized information system to track customer progress.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management or associated discipline or associate's degree in Recreation Management in combination with demonstrated extensive experience as a senior-leader leading a USAF services organization.
• Minimum of eight years' experience with primary responsibility providing functional and management leadership of external customer service-oriented physical fitness centers. Or, 10 years' experience with a related A.A. degree.
• Must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, organize workload, and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must have the ability to quickly solve problems.
• Must have superior organizational skills, working in a fast-paced, on-demand environment
• Requires strong interpersonal skills to work with internal and external customers.
• Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment.

Job ID

2026-26418

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.

As an AID employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.