Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

• Provides overall supervision of the aquatic programs, including the daily operation and supervision of the recreational programs, personnel, and classes at aquatic facilities.
• Responsible for planning and administering a wide range of aquatic activities, including special events, clinics, intramural aquatic swim meets and other safety, fitness and recreation certification and educational programming.
• Plans and establishes an aquatic certification curriculum to include lifeguarding, lifeguard instructor, water safety instructor, water fitness instructor, and swim lessons.
• Responsible for Appropriated Fund and Non-Appropriated Fund budget for assigned facilities and programs, as well as for purchasing materials, equipment, and program supplies. Coordinates with the MWR marketing department to publicize aquatic events.
• Develops and updates Standard Operating Procedures for aquatic facilities, programs and enforces policies. Plans and executes data collection for the Department of Defense and Department of Army MWR standard reports.
• Establishes and executes processes to evaluate the effectiveness of the aquatic programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required for this position.
• Must be able to work during the hours of operations to include nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• May occasionally life 25 pounds.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
• All certifications/authorizations must be completed within 6 months of employment and kept current.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements are:

Possesses demonstrated experience in planning, administering and executing aquatic programs. This experience may have been gained managing indoor or outdoor aquatic programs and facilities. Required experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level. An undergraduate or graduate degree in related fields such as physical education or kinesiology may be substituted for six (6) months of the required work experience.

Ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, and maintain, the following certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED
• Lifeguard Instructor (Red Cross)
• Water Safety Instructor (Red Cross)
• Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO)

In addition, for facilities that use Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles" the O2 Administration Certification (Red Cross or Installation offered training) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.

Applicants meeting the following will be considered Highly Preferred:
1. Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (Red Cross)
2. Water Safety Instructor Trainer (Red Cross)
3. Equipment Repairer (Safe Operation and Basic Maintenance Repair)
4. Nationally Recognized Basic Fitness Trainer Certification OR Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor
5. Adapted Aquatics Instructor
6. SCUBA Diving Instructor (PADI, NAUI, YMCA or equivalent)

**Applicants that meet the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list**

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the Highly Preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)