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Supervisory Rec Specialist (Aquatics Program Manager)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Naval District Washington
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Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Naval District Washington, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, VA Fitness Division. Incumbent serves as the Aquatics Program Manager in the division and assists with the oversight of Fitness.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/19/2022 to 05/03/2022
Salary
$21 to - $25 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Dahlgren, VA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 hrs per week with benefits offered (medical / dental, LTD, retirement and 401(k) , savings plan).
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
03
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
VA-22-34057
Control number
649812100

Duties

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Aquatics (includes but not limited to):

  • Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive aquatics program for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents.
  • Program includes recreation swim, lap swim, water safety instruction, aquatic events, etc.
  • Protects lives through aggressive prevention, preparedness, education, emergency medical, and rescue programs.
  • Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to swimming pools and waterfronts are posted and observed.
  • Manages a continuous check of the swimming facility throughout the operational day, ensuring that the lifeguards and instructors are alert and providing the pools with safety requirements.
  • Performs water rescues and land rescues equal to the standard of training when an emergency is taking place (e.g. drowning, medical or trauma in the water, etc.).
  • Manages respiratory, cardiac and first aid emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED).
  • Manages the use and maintenance of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment.
  • Develops and oversees emergency medical and rescue training, public education and other related educational and functional duties.
  • Teaches various swimming skills and basic diving for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.
  • Ensures all maintenance work, water chemical testing, pool vacuuming, filtration, and equipment are within the scope required by preventative medicine standards.
  • Ensures that the facility is reasonably clean of debris and hazardous materials.
  • Responsible for planning and scheduling of lifeguards
  • Serves as the subject matter expert on aquatics for the installation.

Program Management and Administration (includes but not limited to):

  • Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of MWR program development.
  • Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports.
  • Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports.
  • Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention.
  • Coordinates program efforts with other Aquatic Division team members.
  • Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.
  • Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be co- sponsored.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.
  • Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
  • Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
  • Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel.
  • Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor.
  • Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training.
  • Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities.
  • Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility.
  • Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.

Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent’s time and include but are not limited to:

  • Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
  • Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
  • Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
  • Participates in section staffing decisions.
  • Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
  • Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
  • Supports CNIC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.
  • Directly supervises assigned staff.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
  • Incumbent is subject to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • May work with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, gas, etc.).
  • You must have current, active CPR, Lifeguard and First Aid certifications

Qualifications

  • Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry 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 and water safety 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 include a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities 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.
  • Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
  • Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

Instructor certification as a lifeguard or water safety instructor certification in accordance with MWR policy; and, either Undergraduate or Graduate Education with a major in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation related to the position; or at least one year specialized experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Incumbent must possess and maintain:

  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent; and
  • Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator (NAVMED 5010-4)

Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 90 days of hire:

  • Blood-borne Pathogen Certification
  • Navy Basic Fitness Certification (If working in fitness facility)

The following certifications are preferred:

  • Lifeguard Instructor
  • Water Safety Instructor

Additional information

“To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders.  Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.  Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. 

Some positions have special requirements.  In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.  Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining of satisfactory employment reference checks.

As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions.  If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment.  To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://sss.gov/register/. 

When relocation expenses are authorized to perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Additional information: https://www.dfas.mil/CivilianEmployees/Civilian-Permanant-Change of Station-PCS/Tax-Information/

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.



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