Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Aquatics Manager

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) seeks an Aquatics Manager to plan, administer and safely execute a year-round aquatics program aboard Naval Station Everett. Responsibilities include swim instruction, lifeguard training, water safety instruction and coordinating emergency response and facility maintenance.

The role requires budget development, personnel management, and collaboration with community partners to maximize participation while ensuring safety and compliance with

Qualifications

• Knowledge to independently carry out aquatics programs and community recreation needs.
• Understanding of DoD, DON and CNIC policies governing recreational activities.
• Familiarity with DoD budgeting, procurement, and cash handling procedures.
• Knowledge of pool operations, chemical testing and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise a year-round aquatics program including instruction and lifeguard training.
• Manage facility maintenance, safety compliance and equipment procurement.
• Develop annual calendar, marketing plans, financial reports and program justifications.
• Monitor budgets, analyze variances and report to management.

Skills

Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policy

Certification procedures for aquatic活动

Budgeting and procurement procedures

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Out

Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor co-.

Education

Four-year degree in recreation or related field

Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certification

Job description

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 four-year degree in recreation or a related field
• instructor certification as a lifeguard and water safety instructor
• 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 selectee's 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.

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