Athletic Facility Manager
Department of the Navy
Summary
Support the Military’s Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); Naval Station Everett.
Duties
- Facility Management (includes but not limited to): Oversee the growth, development, and day-to-day operations of the Athletic Facility.
- Ensures proper maintenance and utilization of facilities and equipment.
- Administers and supervises performance of work to keep buildings and capital equipment in good repair, providing input to design and constructions of in hour and self-help projects.
- Maintains records of the status of all athletic facilities, including but not limited to special and Milcon projects.
- Develops and prepares budget estimates, studies schedules and work plans, relating to the department mission and facility needs for the short and long term as determined by the local command and higher authorities.
- Oversees and coordinates Athletic Department Preventive Maintenance Program, including facilities and equipment and is the liaison with Command Health, Safety and Fire Offices.
- Interacts with the fire department to schedule fire drills and test equipment to ensure the integrity of the building.
- Promotes the use of athletic facilities for maximum participation on a year-round basis, serving large communities of up to 6,000 naval personnel, retirees, civilians, and their eligible family members.
- Determines which facilities, personnel, and supplies are required, etc.
- Controls the scheduled use of athletic facilities and equipment for military fitness training, league play utilizing various courts and fields Implements procedures to assure health and safety programs are in compliance with safety regulations and follow current industry standards.
- Resolve customer complaints and solicit feedback to improve the quality of services rendered.
- Utilizes patron surveys and track results for program improvement.
- Maintain telephone, email and personal contacts with command representatives, industry professionals, equipment representatives, special interest groups, local community, area clubs, and civic organizations.
- Attends meetings when requested with command, athletic, and recreational representative contributing suggestions for determining sports and fitness interest and participating in the evaluation of the sports and fitness programs by analyzing participation, attendance, and morale of personnel utilizing the facilities within established agency policies and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supervisory duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for contacting, interviewing, and initial selection of applicants seeking employment at the Fitness Center.
- Supervises staff to include, but not limited to facility leads, counter attendants and volunteers.
- Delegates and coordinates tasks among employees providing guidance and assistance with complex manners.
- Overseas, creates, modifies, and coordinates staffing schedules for multi-purpose facilities.
- Provides staff with current and upcoming hours/days they are scheduled to work.
- Conducts employee evaluations, performance appraisals, authorizing leave ensuring mission is continuously met, resolving grievances, interviewing and hiring employees.
- Identifies training and developments needs of staff.
Education
Must have one of the following: A Bachelor’s degree in Recreation management or related field; AND/OR Minimum three years of specialized experience in recreation programming or facility management
How You Will Be Evaluated
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Required Documents
he following documents are required at the time of application: Resume 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 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 a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
About this role
The Athletic Facility Manager position with the Department of the Navy is based in Everett, Washington. Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The role pays $56,000 to $66,000 per year.
Day to day, the work involves facility Management (includes but not limited to): Oversee the growth, development, and day-to-day operations of the Athletic Facility. 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 administrative work experience this Athletic Facility Manager position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Athletic Facility Manager position with the Department of the Navy in Everett, Washington, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $56,000 to $66,000 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Everett, Washington, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
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