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Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
CNRSE Naval Station Guantanamo Bay N922
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Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of Aquatics Department.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
04/09/2025 to 04/23/2025
Salary
$55,000 to - $60,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
3
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
GTMO-25-12722671
Control number
835014500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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 at multiple facilities. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Morale, Welfare and Recreation (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 Fitness Division team members.
  • Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regard to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.
  • Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be cosponsored.
  • 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 meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • 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.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must possess a valid US Passport.
  • Must be willing to relocate to Cuba.
  • Must satisfactorily pass CYP background screenings prior to employment as well as a Childcare National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e. bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field OR three years' experience that provides a knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.
  • Combination of education and experience related to aquatics management.
  • Must possess a certification from a nationally recognized organization as a Lifeguard, or Water Safety Instructor/Trainer.
  • Ability to carry out aquatics program competently and independently through the proper application of principles, concepts, and techniques of recreation to satisfy specific needs of the community to be served.
  • Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced programming in aquatics which meets the needs of the participating community.
  • Knowledge of effective lifeguarding procedures and techniques.
  • Skill in performing and teaching techniques of swimming and lifesaving.
  • Knowledge of principles and techniques of maintaining proper water chemistry and machinery.
  • Ability to learn and comply with all Navy Health and Safety requirements as well as program policies and procedures.
  • Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or trainings.
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge gained through the successful completion of a baccalaureate program with a major study appropriate to the field of aquatics recreation OR at least three years of experience that shows a demonstrated knowledge of the techniques, principles, and methods utilized in the operation of a pool and/or ocean-front (beach) area aquatics operation. Incumbent must have had at least three years of experience at the Lead Lifeguard or Lifeguard Captain Level.
  • Knowledge of the safe use and operation of aquatics equipment, facility operations and basic aquatics equipment maintenance/repair.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest
When you perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may offset the impact of some of these taxes. For more information go to: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/taxableentitlements.html.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
  • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional Requirements:
To minimally qualify a candidate must possess


One from this list:

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard
  • YMCA Lifeguard certification
  • U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer School (Surface)
  • U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer School (Aviation)
  • U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Dive School
AND

One from this list:
  • American Red Cross CRP for the Professional Rescuer
  • YMCA CPR/AED
  • U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer School (Surface)
  • U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer School (Aviation)
  • U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Dive School
A preferred Candidate possess:
Minimum qualification listed above plus one of the below:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
  • American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard
  • YMCA Lifeguard Instructor
  • YMCA Waterfront Lifeguard
  • U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer Instructor
  • U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Dive School Instructor
Highly qualified candidates possess:
Exceeding expectations:

Minimum and preferred qualification above plus:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
  • American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Instructor
  • YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
  • YMCA Waterfront Lifeguard Trainer
  • U.S. Naval Aviation Water Survival Training Program
  • U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Dive School Instructor
Requirements that must be obtained:
  • Obtain YMCA Aquatic Facility Manager, National Pool/Spa Operator Certificate or equivalent within first year.
  • Obtain American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (LGIT) or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) or equivalent within first year.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
  • Stability of Federal Civilian Service
  • People with passion for doing work that matters
  • Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- 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.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Overseas Benefits

  • 10% Post Differential added to your basic pay
  • Housing and Utilities provided at no cost to you
  • Space Available flights (2 per year) to the USA (Jacksonville, FL)
  • Renewal Agreement Travel (RAT) after two years of service
  • Shopping benefits at the Navy Exchange and Commissary
  • Current CNIC NAF employees are authorized return rights

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities 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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