This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Air Facility El Centro. Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of Sports Programs.
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Air Facility El Centro. Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of Sports Programs.
The commute area (within 50 miles) of the duty location(s) listed for this position The commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a duty location that encompasses the localities in which people live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.
- Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive, sports program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents. Program includes self-directed recreational sports, and intramural and/or extramural recreational sports.
- 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.
- Ensures the installation's recreational sports program is diverse and inclusive, in an effort to accommodate various patrons and levels of competition.
- Develops and revises program events, tournaments and leagues to provide an inclusive program.
- Creates an environment that educates and promotes sportsmanship and participation in recreational activities, in addition to providing a program in which risks are minimized.
- 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.
- Serves as the subject matter expert on recreational sports 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 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 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.
- 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 receive 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.
- Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out 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 War (DoW), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing 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 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.
The Sports Program Manager is a supervisory position responsible for development and oversight of sports programming. While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program director:
a) a four-year degree in sports administration or a related field;
b) professional certification from a sport's governing body; and
c) at least three years of experience in the industry.
Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 90 days of hire:
. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
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.
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.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
- Proof of certifications: provide a copy of your Professional certification from a sport's governing body, CPR, First Aid, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens and Navy Basic Fitness Certification.
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
NOTE: This position requires specific certification (see above Proof of Certification). Applications that do not provide all required certifications will not be considered.
When submitting transcripts for an associate's degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for US equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
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