Description:
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NAS Key West. This position serves as the Program Manager with oversight of the Aquatics Director for NAS Key West.Requirements:
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 of the goals, philosophy, principles, techniques, and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning, administrating and conducting Sports and Aquatics activities. Knowledge of the entire scope of activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages, and interests. Knowledge of the Navy recreation system and its mission.
- Ability to coordinate a volunteer program with command, community and civic leaders, and to develop and raise local funds through various fund raising initiatives. Ability to solve problems that arise from managing large, diverse groups of people.
- Ability to market the programs and motivate eligible patrons.
- Ability to effectively manage the financial and physical resources of the Intramural sports and Aquatics programs and to utilize MWR Department resources effectively.
Per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016), The Aquatics Program Manager is a supervisory position responsible for development and oversight of aquatics 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 Master's Degree or equivalent graduate degree in Health, Fitness, Recreation, or related field or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related;
b) instructor certification as a lifeguard, water safety instructor and International Life Saving Federation or Red Cross Waterfront (waterfront only) certification in accordance with MWR policy; and
c) at least three years of experience in the industry. Incumbent must possess and maintain:
- International Life Saving Federation or Red Cross Waterfront (Manages Waterfront Only)
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent
The following certifications are preferred:
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
- Certified Pool Operator
- American Red Cross Small Craft Safety Training
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
- NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
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. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
- 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.