MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Program Director)

About the role

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 Support Activity Monterey.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and administer a comprehensive, year-round fitness, recreational sports, and aquatics program, and the associated facilities used in conducting these programs.

What you will do

• 65% Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (e.g., group exercise classes; self directed fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs; incentive programs; special events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and education programs).
• Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of health/wellness to the community.
• Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood.
• Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc. Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base awards and makes arrangements for presentations.
• Interprets considerable data relating to program trends, costs, problems, and needs; refines or modifies program methods and techniques based on findings.
• Prepares appropriated fund (APF) and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness, sports and aquatics programs (categories A and B).
• Monitors contract services and properly performs quality assessment and evaluation (QAE) responsibilities.
• Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs and incorporates these finding into the annual program plan.
• Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship, and publicity strategies.
• Assists local Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests.
• Solicits, interviews, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty programs.
• Maintains appropriate records and submits deserving volunteers for recognition through the base volunteer recognition program.
• Reviews research publications and health journals to ensure currency in methodology and philosophy in the area of health and fitness (e.g., exercise physiology, life-style management, nutrition, and physical conditioning).
• Ensures the program meets or exceeds industry standards as established by governmental and private organizations such as the Cooper Institute, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Defense (DoD), American College of Sports Medicine, etc. B.
• Facility Management (includes but not limited to): 10% Coordinates the use and maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, which may include but is not limited to, gymnasium(s), fitness center(s), tennis court(s), swimming pool(s), softball field(s), jogging track(s), football field(s) and soccer field(s) to accommodate the comprehensive installation programs.
• Coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction of all new indoor and outdoor fitness and athletic facilities.
• Coordinates with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and other base agencies (e.g., Safety Office) regarding requirements for maintenance and repair of fitness, sports and aquatic facilities and purchase and installation of new equipment.
• Develops a five-year facility improvement program to maintain a state of the art program, prepares construction plans for renovations/additions or expansion and submits work orders for all minor construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensures inventory control of all property, equipment and supplies to protect government assets and determines replacement requirements levels.
• Takes timely and appropriate action to comply with safety, fire and environmental directions and ensures safe, healthy, contemporary, comfortable, and adequate facilities.
• Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by a staff that includes Fitness Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Facility Coordinator, Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor and other subordinate staff.
• Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Participates in MWR Fitness 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; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.

Education

N/A

How you will be evaluated

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 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.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required at the time of application: Résumé Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent 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: When submitting transcripts for an Associate 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/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
• If your degree has not been 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 U.S. 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.

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

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 Region Mid-Atlantic 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. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. 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. ***