Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Assistant Aquatics Manager)
Department of the Navy
Summary
This position serves as the Assistant Manager in Aquatics located in the Sports and Fitness Branch, Aquatics Department, of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), CNRNW. The function of the Assistant Aquatics Manager is to provide an extensive and comprehensive aquatics program for approximately 75,000 patrons, which include military, family members, retired military, and authorized civilians.
Duties
- Aquatic activities include but are not limited to: Third- and Second-Class Swim
- Test, Navy Swim Tester Course, American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program, Lifeguard Training, Head Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer, Automatic Defibrillation (AED), First Aid, Water Safety Instructor Courses, Hydro-Fit, Water Aerobics, Physical Readiness Training,
- Manages and directs the care and maintenance of the aquatic facilities, following guidelines from BUPERSINST 1710.19, and NAVMED.
- Also manages and directs the proper installation and disposal of equipment, its care and maintenance, and the training of staff on new equipment.
- Administrative duties include but are not limited to: Preparing briefings, letters of operation, standard operating procedures, special reports, management narratives, and after-action reports.
- Assists in the preparation and execution of both APF/NAF budgets.
- Prepares and submits justifications relating to programs and activities including APF/NAF funding, personnel, facilities, supplies, and equipment.
- Reviews APF/NF financial statements and analyzes reasons for significant variances between executed and projected results.
- Supervises all cash handling operations which include verifying patrons payment through receipts, special interest groups, and or activities pool rentals etc.
- Supervises and counsels all civilian and military personnel assigned to the Aquatic Section.
- Originates personnel action requests for recruitment, interviews and selects candidates.
- Develops performance standards, provides one on one performance evaluations to employees through counseling sessions, nominates personnel for performance and other awards.
Education
Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a course of study in the field of recreation and aquatic education. OR Three (3) years of directly related aquatics recreation experience in lieu of education.
Required Documents
- The following documents are required at the time of application: Résumé Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action
- Report (PAR) or SF-50
About this role
The Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Assistant Aquatics Manager) position and is based in Bremerton, Washington. This position serves as the Assistant Manager in Aquatics located in the Sports and Fitness Branch, Aquatics Department, of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), CNRNW.
Day to day, the work involves also manages and directs the proper installation and disposal of equipment, its care and maintenance, and the training of staff on new equipment. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Assistant Aquatics Manager) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Assistant Aquatics Manager) position in Bremerton, Washington, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Assistant Aquatics Manager) role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Bremerton, Washington, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
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