Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Aquatics Manager

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Everett, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Aquatics Manager and subject matter expert for the Military Welfare Program (MWR) Aquatics aboard Naval Station Everett. Plans, administers, and safely executes a comprehensive year-round aquatics program, including recreation, lap swim, and water safety instruction. Directs emergency response, medical rescue training, and preventative facility maintenance to protect authorized patrons. The position oversees aquatic programming, facilities, equipment, budgets, procurement, administrative reporting, and personnel. It promotes participation and maintains relationships with military and community organizations. The employee must maintain CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response certification through the American Red Cross or equivalent.

Requirements

Pass applicable records and background checks.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Demonstrate knowledge of recreation principles and techniques sufficient to independently operate aquatics programs for the community served.
Know Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and CNIC policies and procedures governing recreational activity certifications.
Know NAF and appropriated-fund funding, government procurement, cash handling, fiscal, personnel, material, and cash management procedures.
Know specialty equipment, including resale items and fixed assets, to ensure program materials are of suitable quality.
Understand lifeguard roles during coordinated rescue scenes to protect rescuers and victims.
Be able to test pool chemicals, correct chemical imbalances, and document results.
Plan and execute a comprehensive aquatics program with varied activities and individual or team sports suited to the participating community.
Organize and use available community resources effectively.
Use Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other operating systems used in the program area.
Analyze and prepare clear, concise, technically sound work-related reports.
Possess and maintain CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response certification through the American Red Cross or equivalent.
Meet the education/qualification combination requirement: any two of a four-year degree in recreation or a related field, lifeguard and water safety instructor certifications, or at least three years of aquatics industry experience.
Be able to perform frequent physical exertion while instructing or guiding participants; duties may involve sitting, walking, prolonged standing, bending, and lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, promote, and supervise a year-round aquatics program, including swim instruction, lifeguard and water safety instructor training, CPR/First Aid/AED instruction, physical readiness training assistance, aqua group exercise, facility rentals, and special programming.
Manage the care and maintenance of aquatic facilities and associated equipment; ensure compliance with health, safety, security, sanitation, and fire standards; and correct deficiencies as needed.
Comply with safety regulations for pool chemicals and sanitation agents.
Determine and procure supplies and equipment needed to operate and support pools and programs.
Prepare administrative materials, including annual calendars, marketing plans and requests, after-action reports, desk guides, procurement documents, program justifications, and metric and financial reports.
Develop and monitor the annual NAF operating budget; assess short- and long-term financial needs, analyze monthly financial data, and report significant variances between actual and projected results to management.
Recruit, interview, and hire personnel; evaluate performance, prepare appraisals, and nominate employees for awards.
Promote facility and program use through community meetings, marketing materials, and an ongoing presence in the operation; monitor customer feedback.
Establish and maintain relationships with military and community organizations that support the program, and act as a resource.
Perform other duties as assigned.