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MWR Sports Program Manager

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
NRSW Naval Air Weapons China Lake N921

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch (N921); Fleet Readiness (N92); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Incumbent serves as a Sports Coordinator responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive sports program for Active-duty and authorized patrons.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/03/2026 to 04/17/2026
Salary
$71,951 - $76,751 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Sports & Fitness
China Lake, CA
Remote job
No
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 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
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
26-12929452
Control number
863890800

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Clarification from the agency

Open to all sources

Duties

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Duties include but are not limited to:
- Plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive, sports program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents. These programs include (but are not limited to): self-directed recreational sports, and intramural and/or extramural recreational sports.
- Serves as the subject matter expert on recreational sports for the installation.
- Ensures sports programs are designed to meet the needs of participants at different levels of competition. Inspects and maintains multiple indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, equipment, and supplies used for athletic activities, events and programs.
- Plans, organizes and conducts sports specific conditioning sessions, clinics, or seminars to train patrons.
- Develops, schedules, and revises program events, tournaments and leagues.
- Develops team rosters into leagues or brackets and prepares a schedule showing time, date, location of play and opponents.
- Creates an environment that educates and promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and participation in recreational activities, in addition to providing a program in which risks are minimized.
- Administers the local Captain's Cup program based on demands and needs of the local installation command structure.
- Develops and conducts sports orientations for new military personnel and their families.
- Develops and revises intramural sports rules to ensure they remain current with new governing body rules, rule applications and officiating mechanics.
- Officiates or keeps score for offered athletic programs.
- Makes and/or coordinates repairs of athletic equipment.
- Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program 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.
- Projects income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, 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 regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.
- Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be co-sponsored.
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.).
- Develops input to annual budget and executes preplanned budget spending.
- Provides input into determining the usage of budget resources for equipment upkeep and replacement, and program support needs.
- Initiates purchasing, surveying, issuing and upkeep of recreational and athletic equipment.
- Arranges for necessary 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.
- Implements 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.
- Maintains outdoor athletic facilities and ensures facilities are in good working order.
- Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and SOPs.
- Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities.
- Provides clerical support, program registration, answers inquiries, and coordinates with other divisions.
- Schedules use of recreation facilities, contracts, and access list for various, sports facilities and programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must have vast knowledge of sports and experience with coordination of sporting events such as leagues and tournaments.
  • Is willing and able to travel for Navy Sports training.
  • Must be available afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

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 must possess:

- Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques of sports program planning and administration that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out sports programs to specific needs of the community to be served.
- Knowledge of physical and psychological factors impacting individual and team sports performance.
- Knowledge of governing body rules for athletic events.
- 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 physical and psychological factors that impact training, performance and recovery of individuals and team sports.
- Knowledge of the governing body rules for offered athletic events.
- Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive sports program that includes a variety of individual and team sports 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 develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- physical education.
Or
Specialized experience that demonstrated the ability to:
- Plan, supervise, administer, or carry out a sports program that includes a variety of individual and team sports; and
- Guide participants in developing the skills needed for participation in sports activities and to teach the techniques of various sports.
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A master's or equivalent graduate degree.
Or
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
Or
2 years of specialized experience in sports programming.
Or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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 Installations 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.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

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.

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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine 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.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs offer innovative, exciting and meaningful work supporting Sailors and their families across Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). FFR programs include Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Programs (CYP), Fleet and Family Support (FFS), and Housing. Our mission is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, free gym access, free movies, military exchange privileges, discounted bowling and water/sports rentals, discounted tickets, tours and travel, and subsidized childcare for CYP employees. Full-time and part-time benefits also include medical, dental and life insurance; retirement plan, 401(k), and paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

NRSW Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake N921

Agency contact information

Lisa Garcia
Email
lisa.m.garcia1.naf@us.navy.mil
Address
NAWS China Lake
Bldg 00021 Blandy Ave
China Lake, CA 93555
US

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