Announcement details
- USAJOBS control number
- 890115900
- Occupational series
- 0188
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.