What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Sports Fitness and Aquatics Director position at Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)?
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Serves as Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Director for Command Navy Region Northwest, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness Division. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and administer a comprehensive and diverse year-round total installation sports, fitness and aquatics program consisting of self-directed and unit-level type programs and activities.
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Provides specific guidance regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to fitness/gym, aquatics and intramural sports activity/facility managers. Continuously reviews the overall sports, fitness and aquatics program and its subprograms for accomplishments; recommends and establishes new operational activities/subprograms in conjunction with section managers. Continuously reviews ongoing program and provide activity managers with guidance to plan and implement changes.
Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, objectives and program standards. Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity. Uses metric and financial data to make recommendations and modifications to programs.
Ensures that all facilities and playing fields associated with the program meets established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Assists in planning and designing of construction projects that include facility and playing field renovations and new construction projects.
Incumbent frequently reviews long and short-term program goals and when necessary, makes revisions to meet the ever-changing needs and diverse interest of the community. Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs, considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population. Responsible for program incorporating fads and trends and financial feasibility to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensures that the sports, fitness and aquatics program is in compliance with regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, DOD instructions, SUPERS, other regulations, standard operating procedures and letters of instruction; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.
Incumbent actively supports and promotes all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Ensures all laws and regulations concerning Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices are adhered to.
Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF and NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring inventories are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.
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Conditions of employment
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 will possess the following:
Knowledge of goals, philosophy, principles, techniques and methods of procedures used in organizing, planning and administering a sports, fitness and aquatics programs as would be gained through a four-year undergraduate degree in Sports or Recreation Management or through three years of relative experience. This would enable the incumbent to apply the principles, concepts, and techniques of sports, fitness and aquatics administration for a military community. Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously.
Skill in dealing with people and knowledge of human relations sufficient to effectively perform supervisory duties such as counsel employees, develop performance standards and appraise employee performance, assign and direct work, resolve employee complaints, recruit, select, train and develop personnel. Knowledge and understanding of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Knowledge of sports and fitness sufficient to understand the physical and psychological effects of these activities in order to recognize the needs, physical capabilities, and physical limitations of participants and to develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change program/activity.
Knowledge of a wide range of sports, fitness and aquatic activities and services that will support implementation of these services and activities for a large military community.
Skill in the effective management and utilization of available resources and the ability to determine and justify the funds, travel, training, supplies and equipment needed to develop and carry out diverse sports fitness and aquatics program.
Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, theories, principles, games rules, procedures which enable the incumbent to apply such information to insure a balanced program and contribute to appropriate activities for patrons.
Knowledge of general business principles for financial planning/reporting and of the Department of the Navy budget process methods for appropriated and non-appropriated funds (NAF) to ensure optimum use of resources. Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets and to analyze impact on programs and to forecast long term funding requirements.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to solve problems with skill, tact and resourcefulness.
Education
Four-year undergraduate degree in Sports or Recreation Management. Transcripts must be attached to application for consideration.
Must complete all Navy MWR required certifications within 6 months of employment. Current certifications in Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Systems (NOFFS) is preferred.
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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
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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Serves as Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Director for Command Navy Region Northwest, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness Division. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and administer a comprehensive and diverse year-round total installation sports, fitness and aquatics program consisting of self-directed and unit-level type programs and activities.
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- Plans and Administers Installation Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Program
Provides specific guidance regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to fitness/gym, aquatics and intramural sports activity/facility managers. Continuously reviews the overall sports, fitness and aquatics program and its subprograms for accomplishments; recommends and establishes new operational activities/subprograms in conjunction with section managers. Continuously reviews ongoing program and provide activity managers with guidance to plan and implement changes.
Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, objectives and program standards. Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity. Uses metric and financial data to make recommendations and modifications to programs.
Ensures that all facilities and playing fields associated with the program meets established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Assists in planning and designing of construction projects that include facility and playing field renovations and new construction projects.
Incumbent frequently reviews long and short-term program goals and when necessary, makes revisions to meet the ever-changing needs and diverse interest of the community. Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs, considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population. Responsible for program incorporating fads and trends and financial feasibility to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensures that the sports, fitness and aquatics program is in compliance with regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, DOD instructions, SUPERS, other regulations, standard operating procedures and letters of instruction; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.
- Provides Supervision
Incumbent actively supports and promotes all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Ensures all laws and regulations concerning Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices are adhered to.
- Coordinates Budget Requirements
Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF and NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring inventories are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.
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Conditions of employment
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a secret Security clearance.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license for operating government vehicles.
- Incumbent must have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Preferred CFL and NOFFS Certification. Must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment.
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 will possess the following:
Knowledge of goals, philosophy, principles, techniques and methods of procedures used in organizing, planning and administering a sports, fitness and aquatics programs as would be gained through a four-year undergraduate degree in Sports or Recreation Management or through three years of relative experience. This would enable the incumbent to apply the principles, concepts, and techniques of sports, fitness and aquatics administration for a military community. Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously.
Skill in dealing with people and knowledge of human relations sufficient to effectively perform supervisory duties such as counsel employees, develop performance standards and appraise employee performance, assign and direct work, resolve employee complaints, recruit, select, train and develop personnel. Knowledge and understanding of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Knowledge of sports and fitness sufficient to understand the physical and psychological effects of these activities in order to recognize the needs, physical capabilities, and physical limitations of participants and to develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change program/activity.
Knowledge of a wide range of sports, fitness and aquatic activities and services that will support implementation of these services and activities for a large military community.
Skill in the effective management and utilization of available resources and the ability to determine and justify the funds, travel, training, supplies and equipment needed to develop and carry out diverse sports fitness and aquatics program.
Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, theories, principles, games rules, procedures which enable the incumbent to apply such information to insure a balanced program and contribute to appropriate activities for patrons.
Knowledge of general business principles for financial planning/reporting and of the Department of the Navy budget process methods for appropriated and non-appropriated funds (NAF) to ensure optimum use of resources. Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets and to analyze impact on programs and to forecast long term funding requirements.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to solve problems with skill, tact and resourcefulness.
Education
Four-year undergraduate degree in Sports or Recreation Management. Transcripts must be attached to application for consideration.
Must complete all Navy MWR required certifications within 6 months of employment. Current certifications in Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Systems (NOFFS) is preferred.
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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
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.
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
