Clarification from the agency

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

Aquatics Duties include 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.

• 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 regards 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.

• 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.

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.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)
• 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.).
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 90 days of hire: Blood-borne Pathogen Certification
• Incumbent must possess and maintain International Life Saving Federation or Red Cross Waterfront and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent

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 that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports 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 during a coordinated rescue scene for the safety of the rescuers and the victim. (Aquatics Program Manager Only)
• Knowledge of the beach environment (e.g., marine life, beach and water hazard) is required for waterfront lifeguard positions. (Aquatics Program Manager Only)
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing and adjust chemical imbalances and document the results. (Aquatics Program Manager Only)
• Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or 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 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.

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.